TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to data released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, more humpback whales have washed up deceased along the Jersey Shore in 2023 than in any …
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GOP convention election results show clear winners in District 10 race
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra went home from Wednesday night’s Ocean County GOP convention the clear winner across the board after he secured the party’s …
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Gilmore suffers multiple defeats at contested Ocean County GOP convention
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered multiple defeats at Wednesday night’s political convention in Toms River. Gilmore sought to decertify the Republicans of Toms River …
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Toms River fire deemed accidental, here’s what happened
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office today revealed that a fire that took place yesterday in Toms River that injured one person with severe burns was ruled …
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150 acre forest fire threatened nearby homes in Ocean County
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 150-acre forest fire in the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area took firefighters from area companies about seven hours to put out on Tuesday. …
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Photo: Manchester Police participate in annual Special Olympics Snowbowl
MANCHESTER, NJ – Members of the Manchester Police Department took part in the annual Snowbowl at MetLife Stadium this weekend. “This past weekend, members of the Manchester Township PBA Local #246 participated …
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – Ocean County officials are investigating for possible foul play after a man’s body was found inside a burning building on Monday. According to Ocean County …
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Cape May legislators blast Murphy for shortchanging K-12 students at the Jersey Shore
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as being fair an equitable, but legislators at the Jersey Shore doubt his sincerity after the governor cut tens more …
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The future of the Toms River GOP hangs once again with this influential voting bloc
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOP-ED TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, the Ocean County GOP leadership will either fall in line with previously convicted party chairman George Gilmore or show him they can stand …
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Two teens set for setting Parkway brush fire that shut down rush hour traffic
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two teens who set a discarded Christmas tree on fire which spread to shut down rush hour traffic on the Garden State Parkway, have been charged, …
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No budget for homeless shelter in Ocean County this year, commissioners report
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Despite growing calls by Ocean County Commissioners Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn, the county will not budget for one in the 2023-24 budget. The Board of …
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Toms River man charged for racially motivated disturbance at Asbury Park concert
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin today announced that a 28-year-old Toms River Township man had been arrested for spraying people with pepper spray, throwing smoke …
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Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of …
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GOP Chairman seeks to decertify Toms River GOP club at county convention
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is purging the Republican party of anyone who opposed his return to power after a federal tax conviction. Gilmore has …
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Monmouth County lawmakers declare suburban school funding crisis in New Jersey after miserly Murphy budget
TRENTON, NJ – The 2023-24 budget proposed by Governor Phil Murphy seeks to slash tens of millions of funding from school districts where parents generally didn’t vote for the governor, …
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After meeting with OC GOP Chairman on school taxes, Murphy slashes school funding in Ocean County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – A secret meeting held in Red Bank between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore …
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Phil Murphy’s whale fish tale doesn’t add up to NOAA historical beaching data
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – When humpback whales started washing up dead at the Jersey Shore in December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said nothing was unusual about it. The Governor …
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Seaside Park whale buried at the beach, initial tests hint at possible cause of death
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased humpback whale that washed ashore on the beach in Seaside Heights on Thursday was buried under the sand at the beach by borough workers, …
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Home invader chased female homeowner and forced her to show him where her valuables were
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A brazen home invasion and robbery suspect entered a home on Woodlake Manor in Lakewood and confronted the 50-year-old female resident inside the home. According to police, …
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Lakewood man arrested for assault and kidnapping of woman in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police responded to an apartment building after receiving a 911 call regarding a possible assault on a child by an adult in December. Police …
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Jackson mayor slams Murphy budget slash to schools in his town
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After another state budget presented by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy included even more cuts to funding for Jackson Township schools, Mayor Michael Reina said he’s …
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Mayor Hill visits Elementary school to read to students in support of Read Across America
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Mo Hill will come with a book and chill. He will, Hill will. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill visited the students at East Dover Elementary …
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How many more dead whales does Phil Murphy need to see? Senator questions governor
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco today asked his fellow state legislators how many more dead whales have to wash up at the Jersey Shore before Governor …
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Shore Conference freshman leading Virginia Tech softball in batting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPOINT PLEASANT, NJ – Teagan Thrunk, a Point Pleasant Boro High School graduate, is tearing up the ACC in her first two weeks of the season at Virginia Tech. Thrunk …
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Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a …