FREEHOLD, NJ – Even though New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is squarely in the crosshairs of Donald J. Trump and his supporters, facing a primary challenge in June, Smith is …
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by Jean Stanfield Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to allow Sunday hunting on military bases to prevent the disruption of critical missions. Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony …
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by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is …
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by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will …
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Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation
by Your Newsby Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system …
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New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage
by Your Newsby Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an …
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Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers
by Phil StiltonMIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and …
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By Jonathan Feldstein and Shawn Hyland This is a letter to the editor. The views in this letter are the opinions of the authors. LAKEWOOD, NJ – A New Jersey …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Mays Landing man who was caught up in Operation Open House in 2018 and arrested again in 2020 while out of jail due to bail …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Manchester man has pled guilty to a charge of fleeing the scene of a fatal crash in Manchester last spring. Kevin Noonan, 63, of Manchester, …
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MANCHESTER, NJ – School resource officers are police officers who work in a community’s school district to ensure frontline safety to students, but also to serve as mentors and role …
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by Dori Londres TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will host several events this spring, in keeping with the …
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by Dori Londres TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County College will welcome tech security leader Dan Walsh for a discussion about Software Bill of Materials in the college’s first cybersecurity …
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by Toms River Schools The Toms River Board of Education approved the appointment of Michael Citta, current principal of High School South, as superintendent of Toms River Regional Schools. “I’ve …
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by Toms River Schools Diana Ferullo, a senior in the Visual Arts Academy at High School North, was awarded an honorable mention for her emotive painting Caving In from the 2022 Scholastic …
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by Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — A team wrestling win for High School South this past Saturday was no ordinary victory. It marked win number 300 for head …
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by TR Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — Congressman Andy Kim continued his tradition of delivering Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans, and Toms River Regional Schools continued helping him do …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this year’s winter RNC meeting in Utah, the big news of the week was the official censuring of Congresswoman Liz Cheney. The censure wasn’t unanimous. …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At about 3:45 am Monday morning, police responded to a crash near the intersection of Shorrock Street and Dumbarton Drive. Lakewood and Brick Township Police responded …
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Toms River High School South Students show Valentine’s Day appreciation to police officers
by Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from the Toms River High School South Interact Club stopped by the Toms River Police Department headquarters on Monday to show their appreciation to local …
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Jackson Township Schools to go mask optional on March 7th, masks still required on school buses
by Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District has announced that starting on March 7th, the district will being a facemask optional policy for all students and staff. The …
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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man wanted after fleeing the scene of a fiery car crash in Manchester on Saturday has been caught by police. Manchester police were notified about …
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Jersey Shore restaurant featured in Sopranos Chevy Silverado EV Super Bowl commercial does not have a charging station
by Phil StiltonDuring Super Bowl LVI, Chevrolet ran a commercial showcasing their first-ever all-electric Silverado featuring a reunion between Meadow and A.J. Soprano that duplicated the intro to the hit HBO series …
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Federal law dictates students must continue to mask up on school busses, even after NJ school mask mandate expires
by Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Although school districts across New Jersey will be opting out of mandatory masking as of March 7th, students in those districts must continue to wear face …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Township Attorney Gregory P. McGuckin both said it’s against the law for the township to intervene after a reassessment …