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Police Blotter

Police activity on street - drriver being pulled over

Pedestrian reportedly struck by e-bike at busy Lakewood intersection

September 10, 2026

Emergency crews were dispatched to Cross Street and Prospect Street Thursday morning after preliminary reports of a collision involving an e-bike and pedestrian LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian may have been struck…

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Judge Throws Out Toms River School Board Ballot Draw, Orders New Drawing Today

September 10, 2026

A judge invalidated the Toms River school board ballot drawing and ordered a public redraw after finding candidates were improperly grouped.…

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Weather Report

Three college students splash into a breaking wave along the Jersey shore. Photo by Andrew Kazmierski

New Jersey’s Summer Was Among the Hottest on Record, and the Shore Felt Every Degree

September 10, 2026

New Jersey's summer 2026 ranked among the hottest on record in Atlantic City, with extreme heat, power outages and wildly uneven rainfall across the state.…

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Photo Caption: A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Ocean County names an assisted living facility, nursing home and hospital over the care of Andrea Palendrano.

Jersey Shore Hospital, Health Facilities Sued After Elderly Woman Died of Sepsis

Lawsuits

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges multiple healthcare providers failed to provide appropriate care, leading to an Ocean County woman's death.…

August 24, 2026

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Point Pleasant Woman Files Ocean County Lawsuit Over Route 88 Rear-End Crash

Lawsuits

A civil complaint contains allegations that have not yet been adjudicated by the court.…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Police responded to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library following reports of a large fight late Sunday night.

‘Large Fight’ Reported at Toms River Branch of Ocean County Library, Police Respond

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library after Ocean County 911 dispatchers received a report of a large fight at the facility late…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Emergency crews responded to a transformer fire at Gil Putnam Memorial Park in Jackson Township before JCP&L restored power.

Jackson Township Transformer Fire at Gil Putnam Memorial Park Quickly Restored by JCP&L

Jackson Township News

Power was restored following the overnight response, and no additional incidents related to the transformer fire were reported.…

August 24, 2026

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A Summer Day in 1973: Seaside Heights Before the Shore Changed

Jersey Shore News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — More than half a century ago, cameras rolled through Seaside Heights to sell visitors on a summer vacation at the Jersey Shore. Today, the surviving images from that…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Riv's Toms River Hub is offering a homemade fresh ground beef burger with fries for $7, less than many comparable fast-food meals.

Toms River Restaurant Offers $7 Burger and Fries, Less Than a Fast Food Value Meal with Quality Beef

Food & Dining

Fresh ground beef, homemade preparation and affordable pricing are helping Riv's Toms River Hub compete with national fast-food chains by offering a $7 burger-and-fries meal that costs less than many comparable drive-thru…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral on a Starlink mission, creating a bright plume that can sometimes be seen from the northeastern United States.

SpaceX Starlink Launch Overnight Could Put Spectacular Light Show Over New Jersey Skies

New Jersey News

A pre-dawn SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying 29 Starlink satellites could produce a brilliant light show visible from New Jersey early Tuesday morning, weather permitting.…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn speaks with an independent journalist during Jackson Day before requesting police assistance during a dispute over public records questions.

Jackson Mayor Dispatches Police During Jackson Day After Reporter Presses for Access to Public Records

Jackson Township News

Questions over Mayor Jennifer Kuhn's Facebook records turned into a police response during Jackson Day after an independent journalist continued pressing the mayor about denied OPRA requests, leading to a dispute over…

August 24, 2026

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An empty courtroom awaiting trial - Photo by Nikolay Mamluke

Lawsuit Threatens Manchester’s Attempts to Limit Overdevelopment

New Jersey News

Manchester Township is facing a lawsuit challenging newly adopted zoning ordinances that a developer claims unlawfully eliminated multifamily housing opportunities on a 25-acre Whiting property, setting up a significant legal battle over…

August 23, 2026

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Photo Caption: Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures are expected across New Jersey after a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early Sunday.

New Jersey Weather: Sunny Stretch Ahead After Slight Chance of Storms Sunday

Weather Report

New Jersey will see only a slight chance of showers Sunday morning before a stretch of sunny, dry weather settles in through Tuesday, with highs in the low 80s and comfortable overnight…

August 23, 2026

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Photo Caption: Court filings in Ocean County Superior Court reveal an expanding legal battle between Seaside Park and Berkeley Township over taxes, infrastructure, sewer debt and municipal assets following the South Seaside Park annexation.

Seaside Park’s South Seaside Park Victory Is Quickly Becoming a $30 Million Financial Nightmare

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – When the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that South Seaside Park could leave Berkeley Township and become part of the Borough of Seaside Park, residents celebrated the end…

August 23, 2026

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Photo Caption: Booking photo of Evaristo Santiago released as part of Ocean County Jail inmate records following his commitment on a DWI charge.

Migrant Drunk Driver Caught and Jailed in Ocean County

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Mexican national is facing a driving while intoxicated charge has been booked into the Ocean County Jail, according to county inmate records. Jail records show Evaristo Santiago,…

August 22, 2026

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Ocean County Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charge

Pets and Animals

An Ocean County man was jailed without bail Saturday on an animal cruelty charge, but details about the alleged incident have not yet been released.…

August 22, 2026

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Photo Caption: Evaristo Santiago, 46, was committed to the Ocean County Jail on Aug. 22, according to county inmate records.

Mexican National With Active Warrants Arrested in Ocean County on Drug Charges

Police Blotter

Evaristo Santiago was booked into the Ocean County Jail Saturday on drug possession and paraphernalia charges, with three court detainers also listed.…

August 22, 2026

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Lakewood STA’s New Fees Raise Questions and Confusion Over Publicly Funded Private School Busing

Ocean County News

Lakewood families face a $945 LSTA busing fee while NJ aid-in-lieu reaches $1,177, but the payments cover different transportation categories.…

August 22, 2026

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Photo Caption: The Trenton Police Department issued an Aug. 20 statement denying coordination with ICE after a driver monitoring federal immigration officers was arrested for alleged eluding.

Trenton Police Deny ICE Coordination After “Maniac” Activist Arrested

Monmouth County News

Trenton police deny coordinating with ICE after arresting an immigration activist for alleged eluding; Mercer County prosecutors will review the encounter.…

August 22, 2026

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New Jersey State Police at Highway Crash Scene

Point Pleasant Man Seriously Injured in I-195 Crash in Jackson Township

Ocean County News

A Point Pleasant man suffered serious injuries after his Jeep left I-195 in Jackson, hit a guardrail, went airborne and struck a concrete bridge rail.…

August 22, 2026

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Photo Caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill responded to congressional Republicans demanding answers over a New Jersey software failure that improperly registered about 6,600 self-identified noncitizens to vote.

Mikie Sherrill Defiant As Republicans Demand Investigation Into Illegal Voter Fraud “Glitch”

Ocean County News

Gov. Mikie Sherrill fired back at House Republicans demanding answers after 6,600 self-identified noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in NJ.…

August 22, 2026

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Barnegat mom accused of drunken boat crash that killed her son and injured 5 others

Police Blotter

59-year-old released from jail months after deadly Barnegat Bay collision BARNEGAT, NJ – A Memorial Day weekend boat ride on Barnegat Bay ended with a mother accused of operating the vessel while…

August 21, 2026

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Browns Mills Wawa : Lakewood police said two unrelated suspects were arrested after officers traveled to a Wawa in Browns Mills during a stolen credit card investigation.

Lakewood Police Arrest Two Suspects During Wawa Investigation at Browns Mills Wawa

Police Blotter

Lakewood police arrested two men in unrelated cases after a stolen credit card investigation took officers to a Wawa on Juliustown Road in Browns Mills.…

August 21, 2026

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