Regional Plan Outlines Ocean County Growth Focused Around Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site, Joint Base

TOMS RIVER-Rail lines, commercial space, affordable housing, military and medical research facilities, manufacturing and warehousing are all highlights of a monumental long-term project that focuses on the redevelopment of the Ciba Geigy…

June 17, 2019

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Blessing of the Fleet at Viking Village this Weekend

Community News·Entertainment News·New Jersey News·What to do: Upcoming Events

6/16 Blessing of the Fleet 5:30pm The Blessing of the Fleet takes place every year at Viking Village. The fisherman of Viking Village gather their vessels to be prayed over to ensure…

June 14, 2019

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Jack Kelly Edges Out Virginia Haines in Freeholder Election

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-It could be because Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines led the tip of the spear for new Ocean County Chairman Frank B. Holman, III, or it could just be because more…

June 6, 2019

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Letter: NJ DEP Backpedals on Proposed “Pick Your Own” Shellfish Farm

Ocean County News

May 13, 2019, Barnegat Bay NJ DEP BACK PEDALS ON PROPOSED ‘PICK YOUR OWN’ SHELLFISH FARM Forty North Oyster Farms in partnership with the Barnegat Oyster Collective proposed designating a once acre…

May 30, 2019

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Celebrates Stop Food Waste Day

Jersey Shore News

Neptune, NJ, May 14, 2019… Hackensack Meridian Health has long been a leader in providing healthy, nutritious food to its patients, team members, and guests. But, as a health organization that serves…

May 14, 2019

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New Boat Ramp, Bay Beach, Playground to Be Built in Berkeley Township

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Mayor Carmen Amato announced that the Township of Berkeley has submitted an application to the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, for Green Acres funding to develop the…

May 10, 2019

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Man Who Murdered NYC Firefighter Convicted

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER- Conrad R. Sipa was found guilty today in the murder of Richard P. Doody, Jr., following a two-week jury trial. The murder occurred sometime between November 21st and 23rd 2015…

April 5, 2019

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Andy Kim Sneaks Quietly into Toms River Library for Visit with “Residents”, Doubles Down on Pelosi Vote

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·What to do: Upcoming Events

TOMS RIVER, NJ-Congressman Andy Kim, fresh out of his “inauguration” as some of his fellow freshmen say quietly snuck in and out of a Toms River meet and greet this weekend at…

January 7, 2019

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Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Ocean County

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees a part of their holiday cleanup. “While the holidays are a busy and special time of the…

January 2, 2019

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Councilman Walks off Dais in Brick, Resident Calls for Replacement of “Disrespectful” Council President

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ-Brick Township Councilman James Fozman angered his fellow council members and Mayor John Ducey after he disclosed to the public that the township was dumping Barnegat Bay sludge illegally…

December 5, 2018

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Police Dog Stabbed while Officers Excuted Warrant for Kidnapper

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Prosecutor, Bradley D. Billhimer, announced that, “police shot Edward M. Walsh, born October 21, 1979, of Manahawkin, during the execution of a warrant for his arrest.” Walsh was wanted for…

November 14, 2018

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18 Mile Run To Commemorate 11 Israeli Olympians Slain in 1972

What to do: Upcoming Events

When 10/7/2018 – 10:30am Description This annual event is held in commemoration of the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany and the thousands who lost…

October 2, 2018

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23 of 24 Child Sexual Predators Caught in Toms River Last Week Released Under Bail Reform Law

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

23 area men who used games like Fortnite to lure children for sex are back on the street. TOMS RIVER-Last week, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced twenty four…

September 27, 2018

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Ocean County College to Receive $200,000 in Grants

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

Ocean County College has been selected to receive two federal grants totaling over $210,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency, to support its regional coastal wetlands assessment. “I am pleased to announce federal…

September 20, 2018

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Man Arrested for DWI Following Motor Vehicle Crash

Police Blotter

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 1:25 a.m., Officer Robert Duffy responded to Sunrise Boulevard near Leeward Drive in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to…

September 7, 2018

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This Weekend’s Jersey Shore AYF Football Results – Weekend of 9/1/18

Local Sports News

14U DIVISION MANALAPAN – 22 HAZLET – 14 FREEHOLD – 20 KEYPORT – 6 TR RAIDERS – 24 RUMSON – 12 BRICK DRAGONS – 45 KEANSBURG – 6 FORDS – 31 JACKSON…

September 3, 2018

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9/11 Ground Zero Flag Honored in Berkeley Township

Government News·US and World News

BERKELEY TWP-Berkeley Township was honored with receiving the Ground Zero flag and its companion, the Cross, which was fashioned out of marble from the lobby of one of the WTC buildings. The…

August 28, 2018

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Citizen Police Academy Announced

Community News·Police Blotter

by Barnegat PD BARNEGAT-We are very pleased to announce the return of one of our favorite community programs, the Barnegat Township Citizen’s Police Academy. Starting this September, the Barnegat Township Police Department…

August 1, 2018

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What was the Black Sludge Being Pumped onto Beach in Ortley Beach?

Community News·New Jersey News

ORTLEY BEACH-As dredging began in Ortley Beach to replenish sand lost during Superstorm Sandy on Thursday, beachgoers also noticed a layer of black sludge being deposited onto the beach. The material was…

July 13, 2018

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Liquor Store Damaged by Fire Overnight

Police Blotter

WARETOWN-At approximately 11 pm the Waretown Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire a Buy Rite Liquor Store on Rt.9. Firefighters arrived to find a large exterior fire that had extended…

June 18, 2018

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