Jackson Resident Going to Hollywood on American Idol

PHILADELPHIA,PA-Jackson Township 15 year old Gianna Isabella impressed the judges on American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on the popular Fox television show. Isabella is the daughter of 80’s pop star Brenda…

January 14, 2016

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Yeshiva sues Shore town after denial of boarding school application

Monmouth County News

OCEAN TWP. — A group representing a proposed Jewish boarding school is suing the township and its Zoning Board of Adjustment after its application for a 96-student Yeshiva was denied late last…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Kean Bans Hoverboards at Ocean County College Campus

School and Education News

Kean University joined a growing list of colleges to ban the use of hoverboards on campus, citing risks for personal injury. The two wheeled electric scooters which have gained notoriety for spontaneously…

January 13, 2016

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N.J. baseball icon Monte Irvin dies at 96

Local Sports News

HOUSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball’s exclusion of black…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

New Jersey Democrats Aim to Takeover Atlantic City

Politics

Democrats are moving in to take control over Atlantic City, which after decades of Democrat control fell to Republicans in the last mayoral election. Now, Democrats are seeking legislative methods to regain…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

State of the Christie-Obama Bromance Not Looking So Great

Community News·Politics

The bromance once held between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama seems to be in a downward spiral this week as Christie tries to distance himself from hug-buddy Obama…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Jersyans among nation's biggest Powerball players, study shows

Business News·Community News

The mantra of the ever-hopeful lottery player, “you’ve got to be in it to win it,” is one that New Jersey residents have apparently taken to heart in the two months the…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Who's up and who's down in the latest prez poll?

Politics

WASHINGTON — As he has in almost every poll since the summer, businessman Donald Trump leads the rest of the Republican presidential field in a CBS News/New York Times survey released Tuesday.…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Christie: Blame my spokesman for Planned Parenthood 'misquote'

Politics

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is adamant he never made a personal donation to Planned Parenthood, saying Tuesday he was misquoted by a newspaper in the mid-1990s that suggested — in his…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Son of Saddle Brook councilwoman arrested for DWI after crash, report says

Politics

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS – The son of Saddle Brook Councilwoman Karen D’Arminio was arrested last week after sideswiping two cars on Route 17, according to a report. Joseph Scrittorale, 41, was charged with…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Ex-N.J. man tells 911 dispatcher he killed his mom, girlfriend (AUDIO)

In the News

MORRISTOWN — A North Carolina man called police last month to report his involvement in the double murder of his girlfriend and mother, 911 recordings reveal. Cary, N.C. police say 34-year-old Brandon…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Governor Christie Earmarks $100 Million for Battle Against Heroin in New Jersey

Community News·Politics

New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie announced his pledge to combat New Jersey’s growing heroin crisis, with $100 million in funding towards treatment and rehabilitation for heroin addicts. NJ.Com Reports: TRENTON — Gov.…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Heroin Laced with Pesticides Spreading Through New Jersey

Police Blotter

Carbaryl, the chemical found in the common garden pesticide Sevin is popping up in New Jersey’s heroin on the streets this week. NJ.Com reports: New Jersey State Police said heroin seized in Middlesex County…

January 13, 2016

1 min read

Stashed heroin falls from Jackson couple's car after traffic stop

Police Blotter

ROBBINSVILLE – A Jackson couple were arrested and charged after stashed heroin bags fell out of the front of their car following a traffic stop on I-195 Monday morning, police said. John…

January 12, 2016

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N.J. property taxes soared by $537M in 2015, report says

Community News

Property taxes soared at their fastest rate in years in 2015, according to a new report by the Asbury Park Press, setting homeowners back an extra $537 million. According to data compiled…

January 11, 2016

1 min read

No. 1 in the Shore Conference? Take your pick

Local Sports News

Which team is No. 1 in the Shore Conference? Southern? Christian Brothers? Howell? Jackson Memorial? Wall? Raritan? Brick Memorial? Truth is, it could be anyone one of them. Or, none of them.…

January 11, 2016

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David Bowie once immortalized N.J. oddity 'Uncle Floyd'

Community News

More than a decade ago, David Bowie’s everlasting search for left-of-center found fresh fodder, courtesy of Floyd Vivino. The Glen Rock native’s low-budget, quirky children’s program “The Uncle Floyd Show” was the…

January 11, 2016

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Man Shoots Cop in Philly In the Name of Islam

Police Blotter

A Philadelphia police officer was ambushed by a gunman and shot three times in the arm while sitting in his cruiser late Thursday, and a local news outlet is reporting that the…

January 9, 2016

1 min read

Matt O'Ree, New Bon Jovi Guitarist Gives Words of Encouragement to Aspiring New Jersey Musicians

Community News·Entertainment News·Events and Festivals

For years, Matt O’Ree could be found at Surf Taco in Jackson entertaining diners with his weekly acoustic set. This past fall, O’ree, of Holmdel could be found on stage with Bon…

January 9, 2016

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Veteran Brick police officer dies after battle with cancer

Community News

BRICK — A 12-year veteran patrolman died Saturday after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Officer Kristopher DeMarco, 38, had just been diagnosed in early November. But, at the time of his…

January 5, 2016

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