Why New Jersey’s team will win the Little League World Series

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The quest for a 10-day stay at the Little League World Series will begin on Thursday afternoon for Holbrook, and all signs around the team are indicating that a…

‘They’re fighters’: Fans cheer on N.J.’s Little League World Series team

JACKSON — Dozens of people dressed in red gathered at the Knights of Columbus club Thursday evening to cheer on New Jersey’s Holbrook Little League team from Jackson in the Little League…

New Jersey’s wild rally falls short in opening loss to New England | Rapid Reaction

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The team that has garnered a reputation for scoring runs did just that in the opening round of the Little League World Series. New England’s Fairfield American Little League…

Trump’s back in Jersey, returning to his Bedminster golf club

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to Bedminster Friday for what may be the final weekend of his working vacation away from the White House. Air Force One arrived at Morristown Airport…

Driver critically injured after being thown from car in Parkway crash

TINTON FALLS – A man was critically injured early Wednesday when his car veered into the median between the Garden State Parkway’s express and local lanes and overturned, police said. The driver…

School bus engulfed in flames on Garden State Parkway

TINTON FALLS – A school bus burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway’s northbound lanes Wednesday morning, but no injuries were reported, the State Police said. The driver was the only…

40-year-old man accused of masturbating at playground

PARSIPPANY — A township man was arrested on Friday on charges he was masturbating at the playground in Troy Hills Village, police said. Jeffrey VanDuyne, Jr., 40, of Parsippany, was charged with…

Rescuers search for swimmer who went missing off Steel Pier in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY — Rescuers are searching for a swimmer who went missing off the Steel Pier on Tuesday night, according to a report. The man went in the ocean around 10 p.m.…

Jersey guy takes on challenge of rowing across the Arctic Ocean | Di Ionno

In a few days from now, Tyler Carnevale will be on top of the world — in the physical and spiritual sense. He will be rowing about 1,200 miles across the Arctic…

Sandy victims get extension on deadlines for claims

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to extend this week’s deadlines for Hurricane Sandy homeowners to get their claims reviewed. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that FEMA…

RNC Backs Kim Guadagno Despite "Fake News" Reports Claiming Trump Dumped NJ's Number Two

TOMS RIVER — Republican gubernatorial nominee Kim Guadagno’s Democratic rival in this year’s race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie was the primary target of a Monday night speech in GOP-rich Ocean County…

Watchdog Group: Proposed Howell Recycling Facility Stinks

HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of Lakewood Township.…

Todd Frazier Returns Home! Acquired in Trade by Yankees

The New York Yankees added third baseman Todd Frazier and right-handed relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle to the active roster prior to Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Minnesota Twins. New York…

Christie reigns as least-popular governor in U.S. in latest poll

TRENTON — Chris Christie remains America’s most unpopular governor despite an ever-so-slight improvement in his disapproval rating, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Morning Consult poll showed Christie has a 69…

2-car crash damages historic building in Monmouth County

SHREWBURY BOROUGH — The front steps and fence of a a historic building in Shrewbury were damaged after being struck by a car following a crash Sunday afternoon, according to a report…

Saad Doctor Charged With Sexual Contact With 17 year old Girl

Dr. Saad A. Saad, 71 of Red Bank, was charged with second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and fourth degree Criminal Sexual Contact by a Monmouth County Grand Jury last…

Funeral set for slain 11-year-old Keansburg girl Abbie Smith

KEANSBURG — Funeral services will be held next week for the 11-year-old borough girl found stabbed to death behind the apartment she lived in with her mother. The funeral for AbbieGail “Abbie”…

WATCH: Man snags shark barehanded on Jersey Shore beach

BEACH HAVEN — A man pulled a sand shark out of the waves with his bare hands on Sunday afternoon and returned it to deeper waters with the help of a lifeguard…

N.J.'s newest Walmart to open Wednesday

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — New Jersey’s latest Walmart store is set to open on Wednesday in Atlantic County. Activities, contests and giveaways will coincide with the opening of the Egg Harbor Township…

Girl Who Was Rescued, Revived at Sandy Hook Passes

Editor Update: According to officials, the girl in this story passed on Monday at the hospital. SANDY HOOK – A young girl had to be revived with a defibrillator Sunday after being…

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