In the Florida Keys, Homes Are Decimated Homes, But Spirits Are Intact

Treading carefully across a wobbly bed of debris, Florida Key residents who escaped Hurricane Irma’s 209-kilometer winds endured a rather quiet homecoming — breezeless, cloudless, but thick with anxiety. At one point,…

IS Beheads 2 Afghans Accused Being American Spies

Islamic State terrorists have beheaded two civilian hostages in Afghanistan’s volatile eastern province of Kunar, officials confirmed on Thursday. Provincial governor Waheedullah Kalimzai told VOA on Thursday the incident took place two…

Strange Bedfellows: Jimmy Carter Defends Trump

President Donald Trump has an unlikely defender of his approach to immigration law: former president Jimmy Carter. Speaking to Georgia college students, the 39th president expressed optimism Wednesday that Trump might break…

Hurricanes Boost Inflation & Scramble Some US Job Markets

The two recent hurricanes that hit the United States raised inflation and puzzled analysts tracking job losses in Texas and Florida. Experts say the impact on the huge economy is “limited.” Thursday’s…

North Korea launches another missile over Japan

North Korea launched a missile over Japanese airspace on Thursday night (Friday morning local time), for the second time in a month, ABC News reports. The report cited Japan’s public broadcasting network,…

Dolphins at the Shore Enjoying Beaches to Themselves as Summer Draws to an End

STONE HARBOR – Big waves and rip currents at the Jersey Shore from recent storms in the Atlantic Ocean were no match for a pod of dolphins earlier this week. The dolphins…

What You Need to Know About Lakewood’s Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Program

LAKEWOOD–Earlier this month, the office of the New Jersey comptroller announced a new program to address the problem of Medicaid fraud in Ocean County. The pilot program gives Ocean County residents 90…

Controversial $180M pipeline clears last major hurdle in Pinelands vote

TRENTON — Amid whistles, cowbells and shouts from opponents, the proposal of a controversial cross-state pipeline cleared its last major hurdle Thursday as it received the blessing of New Jersey’s Pinelands Commission.…

85 Year Old Man Stabs Son in Stomach

MANCHESTER — An 85-year-old township man stabbed his son in the stomach with a large knife following a verbal argument between the two, police said. Victor Brescia was arrested without incident and…

N.J. town targets Orthodox Jewish eruvs with rule change, report says

JACKSON — The Orthodox Jewish community in Jackson won’t be allowed to construct an eruv after the township council voted Wednesday to change a local ordinance, according to a report on APP.com.…

Suspected drug dealer accused of hitting cop with car

LAKEWOOD — A 30-year-old township man was arrested Thursday after he struck a police officer with his car, police said. Rashad Anderson, who was arrested in neighboring Jackson Township, was charged with…

Toms River Student Stabbed at Rutgers University

NEW BRUNSWICK — A 20-year-old man has been charged with stabbing another Rutgers student following an altercation outside an off-campus fraternity party early Sunday, according to a report. Robert Mannifield, of North…

Iron worker smacked in face by steel strap settles suit for $725K

OCEAN COUNTY — An iron worker who suffered multiple broken bones in his face during an on-the-job accident in Brick four years ago settled his lawsuit for $725,000 earlier this summer, according…

Brick super suspends 10, bars some athletes from sports for football-game brawl

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Ten students — some of them athletes on other district sports teams — were suspended for their part in a brawl during last Saturday’s football game between crosstown rivals…

Three Customs Agents Charged for Operating “Rape Table” Inside Newark Airport Heading to Court Today

Details emerged today from inside Newark Airport about the dark inner workings of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. According to a report published moments ago by the U.S. Department of…

Jackson Township Council Successfully Blocks Public Eruv

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday night met to discuss an ordinance that will effectively block the construction of a public eruv utilizing existing utility poles and wires across some neighborhoods in…

Seniors take advantage of Academy waivers, earn last run in high school girls soccer

The creation and beginning of a girls system for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy this fall forced a lot of girls to chose between high school soccer and Academy, but for some…

OC Politics: Report from Inside Lakewood’s Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Seminar

TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey State Comptroller’s Office on Tuesday night held an event on a controversial program that will allow Lakewood residents who knowingly defrauded Medicaid to avoid criminal charges,…

Travel Softball News: Manalapan Intensity Raises Over $2,000 for Cancer Research

TRENTON-The Manalapan based ASE Intensity 12u girls came out winners, raising $2,000 for cancer research this weekend, even though they didn’t reach the championship game. The PINK Tournament is a competitive fast…

Fans at Crosstown High School Football Game Erupt in Violence

BRICK TOWNSHIP — School officials are investigating a fight that happened on Saturday at the football game between the township’s two high schools. A brief video of the incident posted on social…

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