FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Dion Lewis assessed his performance in Saturday night’s AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans a little bit differently than most. “I did OK,” the New England Patriots running back said about his game. Other would call it historic. Lewis became the first player in NFL history to score a touchdown in…
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Packers win thriller vs. Cowboys to advance to NFC Championship
ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Rodgers was left with a few seconds and one shot at winning it. That’s more than enough. The NFL’s hottest quarterback put the Green Bay Packers in position to advance to the NFC Championship and kicker Mason Crosby did the rest, booting a 51-yard field goal at the final gun to beat…
Steelers silence the Chiefs, 18-16, to advance to the AFC championship
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Killer B’s of the Pittsburgh Steelers — an all-world triumvirate composed of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown — can add a fourth member to their group. Chris Boswell, the Steelers kicker, set an NFL playoff record with six field goals as the Steelers held…
You Won't Believe What This Chain Is Taking Off the Menu
These are changes we’ve all been encouraged to make but that seem impossible to do. Nearly everything we eat seems to contain artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sweeteners — so how is it possible to remove them from our diets? Yet Panera, the national bakery cafe chain, announced Friday it has removed those ingredients from its menu…
WATCH: Emotional win by pin for special needs wrestler from Brick Memorial
MIDDLETOWN – A Brick Memorial wrestler made his varsity debut on Saturday and won his match. While that might not sound remarkable, it was a moment that won’t soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it. Moments after No. 17 Middletown North “officially” put a 32-29 victory over Brick Memorial in the books, David Richards, a…
Port Authority wants to go after your license, registration if you cheat tolls
Port Authority officials will ask New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend the registration privilege of chronic toll violators, similar to what is now done in New York State, as the agency moves to cashless toll collection. Officials at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reached an agreement with New York State’s Department…
The Greatest Show on Earth Comes to an End in 2017
Since the 1800’s the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus has wowed audiences across America. The two joined forces in 1919 as one and for nearly 100 more years continued their traveling circus.
In 1967, the circus was bought by what is now Feld Entertainment.
On Saturday, the company, which also manages Monster Jam and Disney on Ice announce the end of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus this spring.
“After much evaluation and deliberation, my family and I have made the difficult business decision that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will hold its final performances in May of this year,” Ken Feld said. “Ringling Bros. ticket sales have been declining, but following the transition of the elephants off the road, we saw an even more dramatic drop. This, coupled with high operating costs, made the circus an unsustainable business for the company.”
“Nearly 50 years ago, my father founded our company with the acquisition of Ringling Bros. The circus and its people have continually been a source of inspiration and joy to my family and me, which is why this was such a tough business decision to make,” he added. “The decision was even more difficult because of the amazing fans that have become part of our extended circus family over the years, and we are extremely grateful to the millions of families who have made Ringling Bros. part of their lives for generations. We know Ringling Bros. isn’t only our family business, but also your family tradition.”
Twitter Photo: Aerial view of Seaside Heights' Casino Pier
Photo posted Friday morning by @seasideheightsnj, a drone view of the Casino Pier’s northern expansion in Seaside Heights.
Casino Pier construction update. A picture speaks a thousand words! pic.twitter.com/33veezOxrC
— Official Seaside Heights (@seasidehgtsnj) January 13, 2017
Video: Lefty's Tavern Broken Into; Suspect Caught on Video
https://www.facebook.com/112817298795488/videos/1201384123272128/
Barnegat Police are looking for help identifying the subject in videos taken from surveillance cameras at Lefty’s Tavern. This subjects was responsible for a burglary/theft that occurred at the restaurant around 4:00am on January 3rd 2017. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. William Hetrick at 609-698-5000 x218.
Video: Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint; Police Seeking Assistance with Identification
https://www.facebook.com/OCProsecutor/videos/605588476305930/
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office released surveillance video that was captured on the evening of January 5th as the Delta gas station located on Dover Road in South Toms River, New Jersey was robbed at gun point. We ask anyone with information to please contact South Toms River Police Detective Mike Schneidt at 732-349-6914 x117.
Delta gas station Robbed At Gun Point. S. Toms River PD/#OCPO Seek Tips #OCPONEWS #CrimeStoppers Contact Mike Schneidt at 732-349-6914 x117. pic.twitter.com/0nUU5eTmJh
— Joseph D. Coronato (@OC_JDC) January 13, 2017
Foster Rescue Saves Pregnant Dog From Kill Shelter; Broadcasts Birth Live on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/itsaruffliferescue/videos/633732776813051/
When It’s a Ruff Life Rescue, a dog fostering network in New Jersey which has many canine foster homes in Ocean County found out about Little Miss Sunshine waiting on death row at a North Carolina kill shelter, the group sprung into action.
Little did they know just last week, that the dog they rescued was pregnant. They also didn’t know until she was taken in for x-rays that she had been used as target practice in North Carolina. Doctors found several bb’s lodged under her skin.
After asking for donations, the community responded and food, toys, training pads and other items started pouring in. There were also supplies for the babies.
Within a few days, a foster home was found for Little Miss Sunshine. Then, she gave birth to her puppies which was broadcast live on Facebook. Over 50,000 people watched the birth live.
Now named Abigail, she birthed 8 puppies, one did not make it. She gave birth to 6 boys and 2 girls.
If you would like to get involved and help, visit It’s A Ruff Life’s Facebook page.
Roadway fatalities in Ocean County increased in 2016
In 2015, 38 died in roadway fatalities in Ocean County. In 2016, that number rose by four to 42. Below is a list of roadway fatalities reports by the New Jersey State Police.
| Municipality | Date | Time | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 12/25/2016 | 1038 | State Highway 166 (Alternate) | 1 |
| Plumsted Twsp | 12/17/2016 | 0546 | County 528 | 1 |
| Toms River | 12/12/2016 | 1757 | State Highway 9 | 1 |
| Lakewood Twsp | 12/09/2016 | 1325 | River Ave | 1 |
| Lacey Twsp | 11/29/2016 | 1439 | County 614 at Newark Ave | 1 |
| Toms River | 11/22/2016 | 2310 | State Highway 70 | 1 |
| Manchester Twsp | 11/09/2016 | 0839 | County 571 at Bacon St | 1 |
| Plumsted Twsp | 11/07/2016 | 1810 | County 640 W MP 5.2 | 1 |
| Beachwood Boro | 11/06/2016 | 1816 | State/Interstate Authority 444 N MP 78.9 | 1 |
| Lakewood Twsp | 11/03/2016 | 1217 | State/Interstate Authority 444 N MP 88.3 | 1 |
| Brick Twsp | 10/06/2016 | 0246 | State/Interstate Authority 444 N MP 93.7 | 1 |
| Stafford Twsp | 10/05/2016 | 1316 | State/Interstate Authority 444 N MP 63.8 | 1 |
| Lakewood Twsp | 10/01/2016 | 2104 | Williams St | 1 |
| Berkeley Twsp | 09/28/2016 | 0744 | State Highway 9 S MP 89 | 1 |
| Little Egg Harbor T | 09/17/2016 | 2053 | County 539 N MP 5.4 | 3 |
| Ocean Twsp | 09/07/2016 | 2008 | State Highway 9 S MP 77.9 | 1 |
| Little Egg Harbor T | 08/21/2016 | 0125 | County 601 S MP 2.4 | 1 |
| Barnegat Twsp | 08/08/2016 | 0752 | Ridgeway St N MP 0 | 1 |
| Toms River | 08/04/2016 | 2214 | Wave Way E MP 0 at Harbor View Lane | 1 |
| Brick Twsp | 08/03/2016 | 0010 | State/Interstate Authority 444 N MP 93.3 | 1 |
| Berkeley Twsp | 08/01/2016 | 1543 | County 618 E MP 6.3 | 1 |
| Toms River | 07/14/2016 | 0656 | County 527 | 1 |
| Jackson Twsp | 07/03/2016 | 1852 | County 526 E MP 22.9 at County Route 26 | 1 |
| Manchester Twsp | 06/24/2016 | 1035 | State Highway 70 | 1 |
| Lakewood Twsp | 06/19/2016 | 2207 | County 526 W MP 32.5 | 1 |
| Toms River | 05/28/2016 | 2033 | State/Interstate Authority 444 S MP 82.2 | 1 |
| Jackson Twsp | 05/11/2016 | 0511 | County 571 N MP 20.2 | 1 |
| Little Egg Harbor T | 04/16/2016 | 1428 | Hamble Road E MP 0 | 1 |
| Lakehurst Boro | 04/16/2016 | 1313 | State Highway 70 E MP 43.5 at County Route 12 | 1 |
| Manchester Twsp | 04/15/2016 | 0709 | State Highway 70 E MP 37.6 | 1 |
| Brick Twsp | 04/13/2016 | 0505 | State/Interstate Authority 444 S MP 92 | 1 |
| Long Beach Twsp | 03/22/2016 | 0838 | County 607 S MP 15.8 | 1 |
| Lakewood Twsp | 03/19/2016 | 2140 | County 526 E MP 32.2 | 1 |
| Manchester Twsp | 03/17/2016 | 1631 | County 530 | 1 |
| Toms River | 03/09/2016 | 1116 | County 623 S MP 5.1 | 1 |
| Ship Bottom Boro | 02/10/2016 | 1540 | State Highway 72 W MP 26.4 at Barnegat Ave | 1 |
| Plumsted Twsp | 02/06/2016 | 1846 | County 640 E MP 1.7 | 1 |
| Toms River | 02/02/2016 | 1125 | County 622 W MP 1.65 at County Route 86 | 1 |
| Barnegat Twsp | 02/01/2016 | 1201 | State Highway 72 E MP 16.3 | 1 |
| Manchester Twsp | 01/22/2016 | 0918 | County 530 E MP 22.9 | 1 |
| Accident Count: 40 | County Totals: | 42 | ||
Cubs Diss Trump; Move White House Visit for Obama
It’s a tradition for the winners of major sports championships to visit the White House to celebrate their victory with the president. Usually, the World Series winners make the trip to Washington in the spring or summer. The Kansas City Royals, who won in 2015, visited President Obama in July. The 2014 champion San Francisco Giants…
Joint Base Mission Refueled After Winning New Tanker Mission
WASHINGTON-Despite efforts by the Obama administration to have another round of efforts to close military bases nationwide in 2015, the mission of Ocean County’s Joint Base MDL (JB-MDL) appears that it will not only continue, but grow. That Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) went nowhere, but the Joint Base’s future remained in jeopardy until this past year when it not only survived threats of a new round of BRAC hearing, it was upgraded to the designation of Main Operating Base (MOB) by the U.S. Air Force.
That is according to U.S. Congressman Chris Smith. With the designation of a Main Operating Base, one of five nationwide, JB-MDL is now slated to receive 24 new KC-46 Pegasus tankers to replace the current fleet of aging KC-10 Extenders.
“Securing this vitally important air refueling mission not only significantly enhances US military power but will ensure the sustainability of the JB from any future closure,” said Smith, Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation who represents a large portion of the installation. “The servicemembers at the Joint Base have truly earned this mission. The skilled human capital that makes the base run, the proven track record of success in ensuring our military has the strategic ability to operate around the world and the strong support of our local communities brings unparalleled capabilities to the Air Force and our national security “Today’s decision is a big win for JB-MDL and a monumental step that will help maintain and secure the base—and its economic impact for New Jersey—for decades to come. It’s quite a day in the history of Joint Base MDL and in New Jersey.”
With this approval JB-MDL is one of only two bases named to receive the next generation tankers this round. The Air Force announced that Travis AFB in California will also receive 24 KC-46s.
“This is incredible news for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the state of New Jersey and the future of national security in the United States,” said Congressman MacArthur. “I am grateful for the contributions and support of Governor Christie, Lieutenant Governor Guadagno, Senators Booker and Menendez, my colleagues in the House, Congressmen Smith and Norcross, as well as the hundreds of elected officials and community members who joined us in the fight to secure the KC-46. This truly was a team effort, and because of that, over 42,000 New Jersey residents in my district who are employed at the base and the thousands of additional jobs in the surrounding area that rely on its survival can breathe easy knowing the Joint Base will remain our nation’s premier air mobility installation by becoming the new home of the KC-46 air-to-air refueling tanker.”
The base’s current 32 KC-10s are continually targeted for retirement and will now be replaced by the new KC-46s. The base also hosts eight KC-135 Stratotankers and 13 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters, and other planes and helicopters.
“It is a great day for New Jersey and the Joint Base! When the KC-46A mission is finalized, it will potentially provide mission stability to the Joint Base and provide financial and job security to the surrounding communities that depend on the Base,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. “As the Chairwoman of the New Jersey Military Installation Growth and Development Task Force, I’m proud and honored to have worked so closely on this project with the New Jersey Congressional Delegation as well as local leaders from Ocean and Burlington counties. Together, we are the best team in the Nation.”
Last January, the Air Force announced that JB-MDL was one of 11 installations in the running for MOB4, and then made the candidates list of the final five bases announced in June 2016—joined by Dover AFB, Fairchild AFB, Grand Forks AFB, and Travis AFB.
Police Shut Down Toms River, Berkeley Massage Parlors
On January 4th, a four month prostitution investigation, led by Toms River Police Department Detective Tom Grosse, culminated in charges being filed against two individuals. In conjunction with The Department of Homeland Security, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group, and the U.S. Enforcement Removal Operation Unit, search warrants were executed at Redwoods Wellness Center, 515 Lakehurst Road in Toms River and a private residence on Edgebrook Drive North in Berkeley Township.
Redwoods, conducting business as a massage parlor, was suspected of soliciting prostitution. Allegations of the prostitution were confirmed by way of the investigation as well as through the subsequent evidence procured as a result of the court authorized search warrants.
Nina X. Meng, 56, Edgewood Drive, owner and proprietor of Redwoods Wellness Center was arrested and charged with the promotion of prostitution. James M. O’Brien, 59, of the same address in Berkeley Township, has also been charged with Promoting Prostitution. Attempts to have Mr. O’Brien surrender himself have not come to fruition. Anyone who may have information about Redwoods Wellness Center, its employees, or knows the whereabouts of Mr. Obrien, is urged to confidentially contact Toms River Detective Thomas Grosse at 732-349-0150 extension 1263 or by email at tgrosse@trpolice.org.
No Gun in Jackson School Bus "Gun Incident"
by Capt. Steven Laskiewicz, JPD
JACKSON-On Wednesday January 11, 2017 at approximately 7:05 am, multiple Jackson Police Officers responded to the Jackson Memorial High School on the report of a subject on a bus being in possession of a gun.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that two teenaged males on the bus were talking when for unknown reasons, one of the males reportedly yelled “gun”. In response, another teenaged male loudly exclaimed that the other subject had a gun. The bus driver then stopped the bus and called for assistance.
Responding officers escorted all students off of the bus and conducted a search for any weapons. No weapons were found and it was determined that no threats were made to any students. The two teenaged males involved in the incident were taken into custody and later turned over to family members. The incident is being followed up on by School Resource Officer Colin Menafra.
– The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.