Parts of northern New Jersey got brushed with a brief round of snow showers early Thursday, enough to whiten some roads during the morning commute. The snow should all be …
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TOMS RIVER – With snowy weather and plunging temperatures affecting everyone, Ocean County leaders are urging the county’s 160,000 older adults to be especially prepared. More than 1.6 million older …
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PHILADELPHIA,PA-Jackson Township 15 year old Gianna Isabella impressed the judges on American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on the popular Fox television show. Isabella is the daughter of 80’s pop …
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Smith: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst a Strong Candidate for New Tankers
Today the Air Force announced the list of military bases that are candidates to receive the next round of KC-46 tankers, and included Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL) as one of …
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The bromance once held between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama seems to be in a downward spiral this week as Christie tries to distance himself from …
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The mantra of the ever-hopeful lottery player, “you’ve got to be in it to win it,” is one that New Jersey residents have apparently taken to heart in the two …
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Governor Christie Earmarks $100 Million for Battle Against Heroin in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie announced his pledge to combat New Jersey’s growing heroin crisis, with $100 million in funding towards treatment and rehabilitation for heroin addicts. NJ.Com Reports: TRENTON …
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TOMS RIVER – Stars Wars character Darth Vader will make an appearance from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant, 981 Route 37 W in …
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by Kristin Siebeneicher, Spots and stripes have taken over the nursery at Six Flags Great Adventure’s safari as the veterinary team welcomes a Siberian tiger cub, the first tiger birth …
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Property taxes soared at their fastest rate in years in 2015, according to a new report by the Asbury Park Press, setting homeowners back an extra $537 million. According to …
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More than a decade ago, David Bowie’s everlasting search for left-of-center found fresh fodder, courtesy of Floyd Vivino. The Glen Rock native’s low-budget, quirky children’s program “The Uncle Floyd Show” …
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TOMS RIVER – John C. Bartlett Jr. and Gerry P. Little were sworn in to new three-year terms on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Jan. 6. Bartlett …
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Freeholder Jack Kelly said this week that his political appointment by Governor Chris Christie is in limbo. Kelly is banking on the job at the parole board which pays members …
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Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps …
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Toms River Township is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to Ortley Beach to help rebuild the sand dunes there. Between now and February 1, 2016, Christmas trees may …
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Matt O'Ree, New Bon Jovi Guitarist Gives Words of Encouragement to Aspiring New Jersey Musicians
For years, Matt O’Ree could be found at Surf Taco in Jackson entertaining diners with his weekly acoustic set. This past fall, O’ree, of Holmdel could be found on stage …
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TOMS RIVER – The Haverfield Corporation will begin comprehensive visual inspections on the 230KV transmission lines in the JCP&L Region in Toms River. The inspections will take three to four …
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BRICK – The Brick Train Show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, March 6 and May 22 at the Bricks Elks Lodge #2151, 2491 Hooper …
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BRICK – The Brick Morning Rotary Club will host a comedy night and chocolate tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Brick VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston …
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Prosecutor's Office Claims Contractor Operating with Expired License
TOMS RIVER-On Monday (1/4/16), Seaside Heights residents, Mary and Nick Ditta, responded to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to report a theft by contractor Thomas Carlevale, 29, of Thomas Carlevale …
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BRICK — A 12-year veteran patrolman died Saturday after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Officer Kristopher DeMarco, 38, had just been diagnosed in early November. But, at the time …
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Woman Strikes Multiple Vehicles After Hijacking Car at Valet in Atlantic City
On January 1, 2016 at 3:05am, uniformed Officers responded to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino valet area in reference to a vehicle striking multiple parked vehicles. Officers arrived to find …
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BRICK- Patrolman Kristopher DeMarco of the Brick Township Police Department lost his fight against cancer this weekend. “The Brick Township Police regrets to announce the passing of Patrolman Kristopher DeMarco …
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2 Ocean County teens 'extremely critical' after Route 1 crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two Ocean County youths are hospitalized with “extremely critical” injuries suffered in a New Year’s Day car crash on Route 1. One other person is in critical …
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ASBURY PARK — It wouldn’t be New Year’s Day in Asbury Park without the annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge, where those who don’t mind braving the elements take …