LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Police Academy will graduate 29 new officers during a ceremony on Feb. 19 at Georgian Court University. The 10 a.m. ceremony will include a keynote …
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TOMS RIVER – Residents of Toms River are reminded to have working carbon monoxide alarms at home to prevent accidental gas poisonings from heaters turned on during the winter. Fire …
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TOMS RIVER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County holds its 16th Bowl for Kids’ Sake at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Playdrome in Toms River and at …
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BRICK – The Brick Township will hold a birthday celebration at noon Feb. 20 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza. The township turned 166 years old on Feb. 15. The …
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Zoning Board of Adjustment has canceled its Feb. 18 special meeting to discuss the application of the Chabad Jewish Center. The applicant requested …
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JACKSON – Jackson Pediatric Dentist will hold a free grand-opening and ribbon cutting on at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at 2064 W. County Line Road, in the old Provident Banking …
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BRICK – The Brick Township held its second Daddy-Daughter dance on Feb. 12 at the Brick Civic Plaza. Organized by the Township’s Recreation Department, the dance was a success.
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TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Lemonade Day in Toms River in July. Businesses interested in participating in this event and sponsoring a …
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Season beach badges as well as senior beach badges for the Seaside Heights Family Fun and Sun Resort are now on sale using the Seaside Heights iPhone …
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HOWELL – The Township of Howell will host Easter In The Park from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19 at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern Road …
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BRICK – The Brick Township will host SummerFest2016 on June 30 at Windward Beach Park in Brick. The event kicks off with a performance by Saved By The 90’s – …
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HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will hold a special meeting to discuss its 2016 municipal budget at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 …
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BRICK – The Township of Brick kicked off the Brick Relay for Life fundraiser on Feb. 11 with an event attended by Brick Mayor John Ducey and members of the …
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BERKELEY – The Township of Berkeley reminds residents to stay safe and warming during the expected cold spell. Cold weather tips include wearing layers of lightweight clothing, including gloves and …
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JACKSON – The Jackson Firefighters Association FMBA Local 86 recently celebrated the pending retirement of Lt. John Schoch. Schoch will retire on Feb. 29 after 25 years of service to …
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County School of Nursing’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program will undergo a site review by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The public …
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TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is offering a grant-writing workshop to nonprofits in Ocean County and in other counties that are interested in …
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HOLGATE — It took only a couple days of storms to wash away week’s worth of work to build a protective berm on Long Beach Island where successive storms have …
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Shyam Patel (right), a recent graduate of Montclair State University, tells his girlfriend, Amina Abdelrahman (left), a story about the summer vacation he will never be able to forget. It …
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JACKSON — For years, “American Idol” has chronicled its contestants by splitting their lives in two, juxtaposing the singers’ polished, pop-star performances with humanizing, “this could be you’ backstories. A …
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JACKSON – The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Station 54 is holding a Valentine’s Day Rose Sale to benefit a member whose daughter lost her home in a recent fire. …
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TOMS RIVER – Members of the Toms River PBA #137 is seeking donations for its team in the Feb. 20 Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights. The money raised will …
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BRICK – Brick Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council awarded various grants on Feb. 9 to area social services agencies. The Community Development Block Grants include $3,500 for …
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is expected to repair more than five miles of roadway under its first road overlay contract of 2016. The Board of Chosen Freeholders on Feb. …
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TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first-ever Stand-Up Paddle event with proceeds benefiting the Barnegat Bay Partnership. The race is a two-mile loop …