Veteran Brick police officer dies after battle with cancer

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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Toms River East Hockey Player Named N.J. Devils Player of the Month

Local Sports News

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS OF THE MONTH NAMED Five seniors and a pair of juniors selected The New Jersey Devils High School Player of the Month Program continues, in this its 24th season.…

January 5, 2016

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Toms River girl, 13, was victim in New Year's Day crash

In the News

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police have released the identity of a 13-year-old girl who was killed in a two-car crash on New Year’s Day. Blanca Azucena Hernandez Vargas, 13, of Toms River, was…

January 5, 2016

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Jersey Shore Police Captain Killed in Car Crash

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Deal police captain was killed Saturday morning when he lost control of his car and crashed into a utility pole in Ocean Township, authorities said. Capt. Earl…

January 2, 2016

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Fight over Instagram password leads to gunfire in Jersey City

Police Blotter

JERSEY CITY — A dispute between two teens over an Instagram account ended in gunfire on Clerk Street yesterday afternoon. The shots rang out at about 3:30 p.m., following an argument between…

January 2, 2016

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Newark's last homicide of 2015, first of 2016 come just hours apart

Police Blotter

NEWARK — Authorities here are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man who was was killed during a domestic altercation after midnight on New Year’s Day. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray’s…

January 2, 2016

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2 Ocean County teens 'extremely critical' after Route 1 crash

Community News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two Ocean County youths are hospitalized with “extremely critical” injuries suffered in a New Year’s Day car crash on Route 1. One other person is in critical but stable…

January 2, 2016

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Polar Bear Plunge in Asbury Park chills and thrills for charity

Community News·Monmouth County News

ASBURY PARK — It wouldn’t be New Year’s Day in Asbury Park without the annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge, where those who don’t mind braving the elements take a dip…

January 2, 2016

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5 charged after Bloomfield teen fends over hoverboard robbery

Police Blotter

BLOOMFIELD – Five Newark residents have been charged with assaulting and attempting to rob a local teenager of his hoverboard Wednesday night, authorities said. According to Bloomfield police, the 15-year-old boy was…

January 2, 2016

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Troopers waved Puerto Rican flag in drug bust photos, got suspended

Police Blotter

TRENTON — Five state troopers who celebrated a Camden drug bust by waving a Puerto Rican flag in front of a camera were given 20-day suspensions after the photos became public, documents…

January 2, 2016

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Deadly shooting hits pub in Israel's capital

US and World News

A deadly shooting incident has killed at least person in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, leaving at least five others injured, according to Israeli police. The attack, which targeted a pub…

January 2, 2016

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Obama Considers Bypassing Congress to Increase Gun Control

Community News

United States President Barack Obama has indicated he may bypass Congress in his bid to increase gun control in the final year of his presidency. In his weekly radio address on Friday,…

January 2, 2016

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Saudi announces execution of 47 'terrorists'

US and World News

Saudi Arabia has executed 47 “terrorists”, according to the interior ministry, including Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr and al-Qaeda-affiliated Faris Bin Shweil . In a press release read on state TV on Saturday,…

January 2, 2016

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Israeli air strikes 'hit Hamas targets in Gaza'

In the News

Israeli jets have launched air strikes in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian security sources said, just hours after rockets from the enclave hit southern Israel. The air raids on Saturday morning targeted four…

January 2, 2016

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Seeking answers to catastrophic Brazil mine disaster

US and World News

Bento Rodrigues, Brazil – Bricklayer Wallison Henrique de Souza, 28, always dreamed of owning his own home. In three years, he spent about $10,000 to build a small one-storey house next to…

January 2, 2016

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Arab coalition announces end of Yemen ceasefire

In the News

The Arab military coalition assembled by Saudi Arabia has announced the end of a repeatedly violated ceasefire agreement with Yemen’s Houthi fighters and their allies. A statement on Twitter by the official…

January 2, 2016

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Bill Cosby Will Not Take a Plea Deal, Lawyer Says

Police Blotter

“My client is not guilty,” attorney Monique Pressley says of Bill Cosby during an interview with the Today show on Thursday morning, rejecting any notions that the longtime comedian may take a…

January 2, 2016

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Cosby charged with felony sexual assault

Entertainment News·Police Blotter

Bill Cosby was charged on Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman after plying her with drugs and alcohol in 2004, the only criminal case against a once-beloved entertainer whose father-figure persona has…

January 2, 2016

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HS FOOTBALL: Brick High School Defeats Brick Memorial

Local Sports News

BRICK-Brick Township High School dominated Brick Memorial through the first half of the annual matchup between these two crosstown rivals. Ja’sir Taylor scored two touchdowns including a 56 yard fumble return. Jay…

September 12, 2015

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120: Russell Benson (Raritan) d. T.J. Conlon (Long Branch) 7-5 SV

Local Sports News

120: Russell Benson (Raritan) d. T.J. Conlon (Long Branch) 7-5 SV New to this page? Subscribe above! Check out our website at: http://shoresportsnetwork.com Like us → https://www.facebook.com/ShoreSportsNetwork?ref=hl Follow us →https:// //ShoreSportsNet Get…

January 15, 2015

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