ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A dog found playing in traffic on Interstate 195 was safely detained by a New Jersey State Police Trooper and is now under the care of the …
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Traffic Light Outage Causes Delays at 520 and Holmdel Road Intersection
HOLMDEL, NJ – A power outage in Holmdel has knocked out the traffic light at the intersection of 520 and Holmdel Road, affecting approximately 500 residents. Jersey Central Power & …
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HOLMDEL – A routine check on a disabled vehicle by an officer led to the arrest of 42-year-old Jesse Campbell on multiple drug-related charges. On Saturday, an officer noticed a …
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Pilot Dies in South Brunswick Helicopter Crash Near Carnegie Lake
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSouth Brunswick, NJ – A helicopter crash in South Brunswick claimed the life of a pilot Thursday afternoon. The Robinson R22 helicopter went down in a canal close to Carnegie …
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Phil Murphy, From Massachusetts Declares: Central Jersey is Real
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – Does Central New Jersey exist? According to one Massachusetts-born Wall Street banker, it does. In a decisive move today, Governor Phil Murphy signed S3206 into law, solidifying …
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Power Outage Sparked by Flying Fish, Police Report
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Police in a New Jersey town have concluded a recent power outage was caused by a flying fish. Residents of Sayreville found themselves without power on August …
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East Brunswick Bike Rodeo Teaches Kids Safe Cycling Skills
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Police Department played a significant role in the East Brunswick Bike Rodeo held on Saturday, August 12th, at the Community Arts Center. The event, …
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A Beacon of Human Thinking Is In Danger of Being Lost to Development in New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonThe Horn Antenna, tucked away in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, is a remarkable piece of history that has greatly contributed to our understanding of the universe. Recently, this iconic monument …
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Investigation underway after Rutgers student found dead
Piscataway, NJ — The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased male …
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Critics Call Hill 10-Story Twin Tower Redesign an ‘Election Scam’
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Justin Lamb, a critic of Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s plan to build a massive 10-story apartment building in Downtown Times River, …
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Hurricane Harbor opens this weekend as the summer season draws near
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the largest water parks in the Northeast, is set to kick off its 2023 season with a spring preview starting on …
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Pathfinders to repair walking trails damaged by tornado in Jackson
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Pathfinders, a group of volunteers in Jackson, New Jersey, has been maintaining four woodland trails in the area. The group charges no fees or dues, and their …
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As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each …
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Cranford police, Downtown Cranford partner to host sensory friendly movie night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Department and the Cranford Fire Department partnered with Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen for the second time to host a Sensory Friendly Movie event …
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$92,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Middlesex County
SPOTSWOOD, NJ – A New Jersey lottery player has hit the jackpot, winning $92,683 on a $20 Fast Play Progressive ticket. The lucky winner’s identity remains unknown, but it was …
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Jersey man who tried to hire hitman to kill ex-wife, daughter sentenced to prison
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A New Jersey man convicted of trying to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife and her daughter will be heading to prison for eight years. …
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Cranford Girl Scouts get face to face meeting with women in law enforcement on Career Day
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Police Department Officer Gianna Ricerca, CSI Sgt Adrian Gardner, and Special Agent Shoshana from the ATF recently shared their experience with the Cranford Girl Scout Troop …
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In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of …
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Princeton police to enforce overnight parking violations
PRINCETON, NJ – Starting from May 1st, the Princeton Police Department will begin enforcing overnight parking violations. Before that, starting on April 24th, an educational and warning campaign will commence. …
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Burglar hits three homes in Cranford, police warn residents
CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford are warning residents of multiple residential burglaries overnight on Saturday. Police were first notified of a burglary on the 200 Block of Cranford Avenue, …
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BRIDGEWATER TWP., NJ – Two firefighters were injured while battling a forest fire in Bridgewater. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with other officials, announced that an investigation is …
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Toms River residents say Downtown needs a lift, but not 10-story apartment towers
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Most Toms River residents believe the downtown village area needs a facelift, but few believe 10-story apartment towers are the solution. A recent online poll conducted …
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Governor Murphy launches transgender website using part of $40 million American Rescue Plan funding
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County lawmakers are upset after Governor Phil Murphy continues to cut funding to schoolchildren but allocated a large amount of money to build a transgender …
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Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred …
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Three teams vying for nomination in Toms River GOP primary election
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Two slates of candidates are seeking to unseat embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill in June’s GOP primary election. The first challenger is Toms River …