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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick 70 Developers LLC  has moved forward with their 2019 approvals to build a Panera Bread and Wawa, and construction is moving ahead.  The two were …

TOMS RIVER, NJ -Two young dogs were found in pretty rough shape near the Ocean County Mall this past weekend.  According to the Toms River Police Department, they were rescued …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The hardest thing about getting a vaccine at the Ocean County Health Department’s vaccination site inside the gym at Toms River High School North is actually …

FORT WORTH, TX – After a grueling six-week training course, the first graduates of the Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit, a new unarmed division of the Fort Worth Police Department …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A large brush fire has broken out forcing the closure of the Garden State Parkway in both directions Sunday afternoon.  The road is closed from exit 83 …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two months before the passing of Toms River Mayor Tom Kelaher, I decided to give him a call and see how things were going since he …

REHOBOTH BEACH –  Rehoboth Beach has begun installing flashing beacons at crosswalks to improved pedestrian safety. According to a release by the city of Rehoboth Beach, these Rectangular Rapid Flashing …

This weekend is time to “spring ahead” and set your clocks ahead an extra hour to end the practice of setting clocks back each winter to allow for more daylight …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Americana Motel on Route 166, just north of Route 37 in Toms River might soon be demolished and replaced with a much larger four-story motel. “The …

On February 8th, 1943, Lepa Radić, 17 was hung by the Nazis.  Young Lepa fought the Germans in her home country of Yugoslavia during World War II.  She was caught …

BUFFALO, NY – The Valley Community Association is not having the Old Neighborhood St Patrick’s Day Parade this year due to the current pandemic restrictions in effect. Police said it …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ –  A home on Alex Drive in the Borough of Farmingdale was completely destroyed in a fully engulfed fire Wednesday afternoon. Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick said …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced pothole repair season has begun after an extremely harsh winter. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey DOT has announced the following funding approved for roadway improvement and paving in Ocean County during 2021. Work on these roads is expected …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – When the Nelk Boys showed up at the Jersey Shore house in Seaside Heights, they faced the scorn of public officials.  It happened in September during …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The celebration for Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s successful plan to lower the minimum required acreage for houses of worship at the township was joyous, …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ridgeway Elementary School Bookmobile is not your traditional bookmobile. Yes, it delivers books, but it only has three wheels and operates on pedal power. Teachers …

MONTCLAIR, NJ – This Saturday, March 13th, families from Essex and surrounding counties will mark the anniversary of one year of remote learning with a protest against the continued, unnecessary …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick MUA has been criticized for years, but after the authority decided to indefinitely shut down the walking trail last March, the criticism grew. The …

ST. Louis, Mo – The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in a virtual format due to the coronavirus. After a long wait, careful consideration and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s one of the most invasive species and it might have just hitched a ride into your aquarium or pond during your last purchase at Petco …

STILLWATER, NJ – When COVID-19 shut down school, for many children in New Jersey it also shut down physical activity both inside and outside of school. With months of park …

FREEHOLD, NJ – The search continues for a missing 12-year-old girl from the Jersey Shore who is believed to be a runaway. The missing juvenile is Natalee Perez, 12 years …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, …

JACKSON, N.J. —  Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular March 18 to 21. To …