Eileen McCay is hoping change will come from tragedy. Her close friend Colleen Brownell and Brownell’s stepsister, Alysia McCloskey, deserve it, she says. The two were at McCloskey’s home in …
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Ocean County continues St. Patricks’s Day Jersey Shore tradition
by Your Newsby Your NewsUnder mostly sunny skies, Ocean County held its annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Seaside Heights Saturday. “It’s a good family event. Everybody seems to come out and have a …
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Ocean County Sheriff’s officer injured in single-car crash
by Your Newsby Your NewsAn Ocean County Sheriff’s officer was injured Saturday night when he swerved out of the way of another vehicle on a state highway in Tom’s River, the Sheriff’s department said …
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Police: Howell Stalking Suspect Planned to Rob Women at Knifepoint; Seeking Witnesses
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh Patelby Howell Police Department On March 9, 2018, Tristan Reyes, 19 of Howell, was arrested by Howell Township Police Department Detective Corporal Nancy Carroll #182 and Detective Robert Ortenzi #604 …
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Beachwood Fire Department personnel assisted at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the 1500 block of Berkeley Avenue this evening. The crash occurred at approximately 7 PM and …
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ICYMI: Massive 7-county drug ring destroyed, 28 arrested, 90K doses of heroin seized
Authorities in Ocean County announced Friday they dismantled a “sophisticated” drug ring that had tentacles in seven different New Jersey counties and New York and led to 28 arrests, the …
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The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a tent fire that claimed the life of an Ocean Township man. Police and firefighters responded to a tent fire on Seneca Boulevard …
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BlueClaws’ Buster Partners wit hNJEA for Book Pals Reading Program
Buster, the mascot of the Lakewood Blueclaws, visited South Toms River students to talk about character education and the NJEA’s Buster’s Book Pals Reading Program
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Shannon Culbert, a junior at High School North, placed 8th overall in the 100 Butterfly at the Meet of Championships. She also holds the school record in the event and …
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Toms River Students Volunteer at Rotary Club Auction
by Your Newsby Your NewsToms River Students volunteered at the Annual Central Ocean Rotary Auction as gift runners. The event funds $1,500 scholarships for all three TRRS high schools, Donovan Catholic, and Ocean County …
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Fourth and fifth grade South Toms River students participated in a Career Day Presentation given by the New Jersey State Police.
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Walnut Street reached its Jump Rope For Heart fundraising goal of $12k; in fact, they exceeded it by $1k, raising the final total to $13k. The top two fundraisers were …
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Assistant Superintendent John Coleman– seen here soaking up the fun and sun at High School North in September 2017– will retire this month after 38 years with the district. (2/22/18)
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Toms River North Students Honored at Board Meeting for Achieving Rank of Eagle Scout
At the Feb. 21 board meeting, three High School North students received Board of Education commendation for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the scouting’s highest award. Honored were John …
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Toms River Councilman Visits Citta Elementary for Read Across America Day
Councilman-At-Large Dr. Maurice “Mo” Hill read to a group of students at Citta Elementary School as part of Read Across America Day. (3/5/18)
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NJ Makers Day is a statewide celebration that focuses on the maker culture and aligns with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) initiatives in our school district. On March 9th, …
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Jackson Liberty Gamer Awarded Scholarship as eSports Athlete
by Your Newsby Your NewsFind Your Grind (FYG), an organization dedicated to helping kids explore unconventional careers and alternative lifestyles, awarded its first ever eSports scholarship to Jackson Liberty High School junior, Thomas Ferullo. FYG …
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On March 9, 2018, Tristan Reyes, 19 of Howell, was arrested by Howell Township Police Department Detective Corporal Nancy Carroll #182 and Detective Robert Ortenzi #604 and charged with two …
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Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelOcean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February …
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Is Ocean County’s Prosecutor in Danger of Losing His Job this Month?
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON-There’s a new boss in New Jersey and his name isn’t Chris Christie. This is why Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato could be in danger of losing his job in …
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Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelOcean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity …
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JACKSON-The February 27, 2018 meeting of the Jackson Township Council began like any other meeting, as Council President Ken Bressi kept the room standing after the pledge of allegiance for …
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Police Looking for Suspect Who Stalked Howell Woman, Followed Her into Garage
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelHOWELL-Police are investigating an incident here where a suspect followed a woman home from the grocery store and followed her to her garage before fleeing yesterday, but was startled by …
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If You’re Trying to Ban Guns, the Least You Could Do Is Learn the Basics
by Your Newsby Your NewsThe Washington Post recently published an op-ed by writer Adam Weinstein in which he argues that Second Amendment advocates “use jargon to bully gun-control supporters.” “While debating the merits of …
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ICYMI: Shore spot was destroyed by boardwalk fire. Here’s what will take its place
by Your Newsby Your NewsThe southern end of Seaside Heights’ boardwalk — engulfed in a 2013 fire that also devastated neighboring Seaside Park — will be redeveloped in phases as a pool complex with …