Governor Murphy to Make “Major Announcement” at Noon Today

TRENTON-As if residents of New Jersey needed more anxiety from the unknown, Governor Phil Murphy has announced he will be making a “major announcement” at noon on today. It is unknown what…

March 21, 2020

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NJ Congressman Kim Self Quarantines After Coming in Contact With Wuhan Coronavirus

Politics

Congressman Andy Kim said he is quarantining himself voluntarily after coming in direct contact with another member of Congress who has tested positive for the coronavirus, which originated last year in the…

March 21, 2020

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Ocean County College Cancels Graduation, Continues Remote Learning

Ocean County News·School and Education News

Ocean County College To Remain Remote Through Spring Semester; College Is Cancelling Commencement Ceremony Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ocean County College has made the decision to continue online-only…

March 21, 2020

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Please Help! Letter Claims Lakewood Coronavirus Numbers by Health Department Not Accurate

Health and Wellness

LAKEWOOD-With township officials admitting to as many as 40 cases of coronavirus days ago that went unreported, new unconfirmed reports out of Lakewood tell a picture of a different story than the…

March 20, 2020

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5 Additional Cases of Coronavirus Test Positive in Burlington County

Burlington County News·Community News·Health and Wellness

COVID-19 Update: Burlington County Health Department announces five additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 20. 45-year-old female, Mansfield 53-year-old male, Evesham 71-year-old female, Delanco 55-year-old male, Evesham 50-year-old male, Evesham…

March 20, 2020

1 min read

Criminal Complaints Filed as a Result of Lakewood Pop-Up Weddings, Overcrowded Dorms, Large Gatherings

Community News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

by Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith, Lakewood Police Department As you are all aware, COVID-19 has presented its own unprecedented challenges to law enforcement this week. However, the Lakewood Police Department, along with our…

March 20, 2020

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Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Oklahoma Travels to NJ to Have Sex with Two Preteen Girls

Community News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced that a registered sex offender has been arrested after he allegedly traveled from Oklahoma to New Jersey to meet…

March 20, 2020

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WaWa Closing Self-Service Stations, Offers Employee Days Coronavirus Paid Time Off

Business News

That perfectly crafted cup of coffee to start your day at WaWa might have to be put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak to slow the spread of the virus and put…

March 20, 2020

1 min read

IRS Extends Tax Payment Deadline to July 15th

Business News·Government News·Health and Wellness

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns remains April 15,…

March 20, 2020

1 min read

39 Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Monmouth County and Growing

Community News

FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of 9 a.m. this morning, the New Jersey Department of Health is…

March 20, 2020

1 min read

Monmouth County Freeholders Declare State of Emergency

Monmouth County News

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a press conference on Friday, March 20 to announce the signing of a Monmouth County Emergency Declaration. “Our top priority remains…

March 20, 2020

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“Chinese Virus” Spreading Illness and According to NJ Attorney General, Bias and Hate

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said bias crime is on the rise in New Jersey during the COVID-19 outbreak and warned against the spread of racial harassment. “COVID-19 is no excuse…

March 20, 2020

3 mins read

Text Scam Seeks to Exploit Coronavirus Scare

Police Blotter

Earlier this week, multiple US-based cellular customers received targeted text messages that falsely warned of an impending “mandatory quarantine,” highlighting cybersecurity concerns. Federal and State government officials remain committed to sharing timely…

March 20, 2020

1 min read

Coronavirus 2020: What Happens When Tens of Thousands of Carefree Spring Breakers Return Home Next Week?

Community News·Entertainment News·Health and Wellness

FLORIDA-Videos and photos being released by the media show crowds of high school and college kids celebrating spring break in Florida and Texas without a care in the world for the spread…

March 19, 2020

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New Jersey Department of Health: Official Ocean County Coronavirus Count Doubled in Past 24 Hours

Government News

In the past 24 hours, the New Jersey Department of Health has announced today that the number of positive coronavirus cases in Ocean County jumped from 16 to 33 in the past…

March 19, 2020

1 min read

Berkeley Mayor Amato: Support Your Local Businesses, They Need Your Help

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

BERKELEY-The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought the Jersey Shore economy to a near standstill and Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of the bayside community to do what they can to…

March 19, 2020

1 min read

10 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Ocean County

Health and Wellness

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is reporting that 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Ocean County. The additional individuals bring the total number of positive COVID-19 cases…

March 19, 2020

1 min read

Report: North Jersey Residents Flocking to Shore Homes to Escape Coronavirus

Community News·New Jersey News

A News12 report claims many North Jersey residents living in areas with higher concentrations of the Coronavirus are flocking to their Jersey Shore summer homes to try to escape the growing pandemic.…

March 18, 2020

1 min read

Report: Type-A Blood Patients Could be More Vulnerable to Coronavirus

In the News

A report today from Fox News states people with type-A blood might be at slightly higher risk when it comes to the coronavirus. “Researchers studying COVID-19 in its outbreak epicenter, Wuhan, and…

March 18, 2020

1 min read

Hackensack Meridian Health Announces Visitation Restrictions at its Hospitals

Health and Wellness

The situation surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to evolve and changes occur rapidly. As a result, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is restricting visitation across all of its hospitals. This network-wide restriction takes…

March 18, 2020

1 min read

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