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N.J. native who took $1,600 drunken Uber is now asking for donations to pay his bill

Kenny Bachman made the mistake of drunkenly taking an $1,600 Uber from West Virginia to New Jersey. Now, he’s asking you to help him pay for it. Bachman, whose late-night tale has…

March 7, 2018

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N.J. congressman who backed Trump tax bill gets more outside help

Politics

WASHINGTON — The American Action Network, a nonprofit that keeps its donors secret, is up with a new television and digital ad campaign supporting Rep. Tom MacArthur for supporting the Republican tax…

March 7, 2018

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ocean County

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for the storm passing through the area tonight and this evening. A dangerous nor`easter producing heavy, wet snow, will have high impact and…

March 7, 2018

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You’ve been smacked with $1B in surprise medical bills, Jersey. Now lawmakers are acting.

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

An Assembly panel approved legislation Monday its supporters said would protect patients from getting socked with bills from out-of-network doctors and hospitals — a $1 billion problem lawmakers have failed to settle…

March 7, 2018

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Terror-inspired killer admits gunning down Brendan Tevlin, 3 others

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

The man accused of killing Livingston native Brendan Tevlin three years ago in a terror-inspired slaying abruptly pleaded guilty during jury selection Tuesday to fatally shooting the Seton Hall Prepatory School graduate…

March 7, 2018

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As Trump ends Obamacare individual mandate, N.J.’s stepping in to reinstate it

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·US and World News

A state Senate panel Monday backed legislation that requires New Jerseyans to buy insurance or pay a fee — a mandate the Trump administration will end in 2019. The move is a…

March 6, 2018

1 min read

Vatican: Male Escort Exposes 36 Gay Priests

US and World News

A 1,200-page dossier containing the names of 34 ‘actively gay’ priests and six seminarians in Italy has been sent to the Vatican by the archdiocese of Naples. The allegations were compiled by…

March 6, 2018

1 min read

‘Star Wars’ has not won an Oscar since 1981

Entertainment News

Mark Hamill, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac and BB-8 took the stage at the 2018 Oscars to present the awards for animated short and animated feature. But their film, “Star Wars: The…

March 5, 2018

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Howell Resident in Critical Condition, 2 N.J. teens, puppy die in Delaware crash

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Two 19-year-olds from New Jersey and a puppy were killed and a 20-year-old man critically injured when their car drifted off the road and hit a tree in Delaware this morning, according…

March 5, 2018

1 min read

Ledger Editorial on New Jersey Gun Control

Politics

Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd Dist.) has posted a five-point plan to “make communities safer” on his website, measures that he believes will help solve the epidemic of gun massacres in our country…

March 5, 2018

1 min read

Weekend Winter Storm Cuts Power to 131,000 Homes in New Jersey

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Additional Linemen, Hazard Assessors and Support Personnel from FirstEnergy Utilities and Electrical Contractors Traveling to New Jersey to Assist MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Service has been restored to more…

March 5, 2018

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Toy Hand Grenade Causes Alarm in Seaside Park

Government News·Police Blotter

A call of a possible explosive device that caused emergency personnel to flood the 7th Avenue Beach in Seaside Park on Sunday was prompted by a toy hand grenade, authorities said. Seaside…

March 5, 2018

1 min read

NRA Boycotters Get Spanked In Public Opinion Polls

Business News·New Jersey News·Politics

Public disapproval ratings plunged for companies that severed their ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) following the Parkland, Florida, massacre of 17 students and teachers, according to a poll released Wednesday…

March 2, 2018

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Americans Blame Gov’t More Than Lack of Gun Control for Mass Shootings

Politics·US and World News

It’s the government’s fault, say many Americans. Specifically, more than half of Americans blame the government’s ineptitude and inaction more than they blame guns for recent mass shootings across the country, according…

March 2, 2018

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The Dangers of Obama-Era ‘Guidance’ on Handling School Discipline

New Jersey News·US and World News

Manipulating the statistics on school discipline issues can mean big bucks for districts once the stats tell the feds the story they want to hear, as a piece in recently noted. Unless…

March 2, 2018

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to end sales of assault-style guns

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it would stop selling assault-style rifles and bar gun sales to any customers under 21 years old in the wake of the Florida school shooting.…

March 2, 2018

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Walmart Bans Rifle-Like Toys

Business News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·US and World News

Walmart announced that it will raise the age of those who can purchase firearms at its stores to 21. The company also said it will ban toys and items that resemble assault…

March 2, 2018

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Walmart raises to 21 minimum age to buy firearms, ammo

Business News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

US retail giant Walmart announced Wednesday that it was raising to 21 its minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition, the latest US company to recalibrate its stance on weapons after a…

March 2, 2018

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US News: Heavily Armed Teen Captured Outside High School

Police Blotter·School and Education News·US and World News

A teenager armed with a semi-automatic rifle, 100 rounds of ammo, and an illegal club was sitting in his parked car outside a high school sports event in Rowlett, Texas. Now he’s…

March 2, 2018

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Uber driver who dropped off the Florida school shooter before his massacre breaks her silence

Politics·US and World News

After investigators revealed Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz took an Uber to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where he fatally shot 17 people and injured over a dozen more, the driver…

March 2, 2018

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