Pennacchio, Jersey Politicians Trying to Reign in Appointee Government Corruption

TRENTON-New Jersey lawmakers are trying to rein in a pattern of corruption among Gubernatorial appointees to the State Investment Council after scandals have plagued the state board. Most members on the council…

March 27, 2018

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AG: Jersey Elementary School Teacher Hid Camera in Boys Bathroom

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

From the Office of the Attorney General TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former Vineland elementary school teacher who was a stage manager for a summer theater camp was…

January 15, 2018

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With Murphy, Recreational Marijuana Has a Bright Future In New Jersey

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

By Ryan S. Malc | rmalc@bathweg.com With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy. A major platform of Mr. Murphy’s…

November 15, 2017

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Freeholder: Democrats' School Funding Bill Hurts Sandy Stricken Communities

Government News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

From the Desk of Freeholder Joseph Vicari TOMS RIVER- Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is calling upon state leaders to produce a funding formula for school aid that is fair…

June 25, 2017

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Opponents Blast Guadagno Tax Plan as "Short Circuit" and "Rearranging Deck Chairs on Titanic"

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-This week Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno unveiled an immediate property tax relief proposal which promises tax cuts for middle class families. Guadagno called her tax relief program a property tax ‘circuit breaker’…

April 21, 2017

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Opponent Calls on Guadagno to Come Clean on Taxpayer Funded Campaign Expenses

New Jersey News·Politics

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli launched a big accusation against New Jersey’s number two Republican, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno last week. He issued the following release: “Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno should explicitly…

March 19, 2017

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Silent Kim Guadagno and Black Train Jack Ciattarelli Continue to Ignore Bail Reform Woes Plaguing New Jersey

Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Government News·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News·Politics

The top two contending Republican candidates for the office of Governor in New Jersey, Kim Guadagno and Jack Ciattarelli continue to ignore the growing nightmare facing New Jersey, bail reform. We’ve asked…

February 17, 2017

1 min read

OC Police Chiefs Call for Repeal of Bail Reform: Dangerous, onerous and fiscally disastrous

Government News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police called upon call upon Governor Christie, the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts and New Jersey Attorney General Christopher…

February 15, 2017

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Toms River Senior Blasts New Jersey Newspaper Public Notices, Fire Elections

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A Toms River senior this week blasted New Jersey’s firefighter elections. William McPhail said his local fire department, “Doesn’t know my address to mail a ballot, but know it when they…

February 12, 2017

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Singer Sings the Blues After Lack of Support on Bail Reform Funding Bill

New Jersey News

LAKEWOOD-Senator Robert Singer, who represents New Jersey’s 30th district, which includes Lakewood Township today withdrew a bill he sponsored to allow governments to exceed the Christie imposed 2% tax cap to pay…

February 3, 2017

1 min read

How New Jersey Bail Reform Act Put Some Ocean County Children at Possible Risk

Police Blotter

TRENTON-Law enforcement agencies in Ocean County are shocked and upset this week after New Jersey’s bail reform law has put a man who police say offered a video game console to a child…

January 26, 2017

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Joint Base Mission Refueled After Winning New Tanker Mission

Police Blotter·Politics·US and World News

WASHINGTON-Despite efforts by the Obama administration to have another round of efforts to close military bases nationwide in 2015, the mission of Ocean County’s Joint Base MDL (JB-MDL) appears that it will not only…

January 12, 2017

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Ocean County Beach Replenishment Project Awarded to Weeks Marine

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

by Debra Hoover, NJDEP TRENTON-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection, has awarded a contract to construct long-awaited engineered beaches and dunes for the northern…

January 11, 2017

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New Jersey Could Soon Require Background Checks for In-Home Day Care Providers

Community News·Police Blotter·Politics

by Phil Stilton TRENTON-Those running family day care centers out of their homes in New Jersey may soon be subjected to federal background checks if a law moving through the state assembly…

December 21, 2016

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Thomas Tarver named new Head Football Coach at Donovan Catholic

School and Education News

TOMS RIVER – Donovan Catholic School has named Thomas Tarver as the new head football coach for the 2016 season. Tarver replaces Dan Duddy, who retired last year after 10 seasons. Tarver…

March 1, 2016

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Beck Announces Increased State School Funding for Freehold & Red Bank

Politics

Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) announced that additional school funding for Freehold, Red Bank and other under-adequacy districts is included in New Jersey’s proposed FY2017 budget. Sen. Jennifer Beck was joined by Freehold Borough…

February 27, 2016

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Proposal Tying Graduation to PARCC Exams Met with Skepticism, Hesitancy

School and Education News

Dorothy Strickland, a member of the state Board of Education and professor emeritus at Rutgers University, listens to testimony. What should New Jersey’s high school graduates be required to know and be…

February 11, 2016

1 min read

HS WRESTLING: Jackson Memorial Dominates Toms River East 58-9

Local Sports News

The Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team had six pins and a major decision Friday as the Jaguars dominated host Toms River East, 58-9. Brandon Burkert, Tyler Mitrosky, Michael Spino, Matt McGowen,…

January 24, 2016

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HS WRESTLING: Jackson Memorial Edges Brick Memorial 34-29

Local Sports News

The Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team used three pins and a major decision to help defeat visiting Brick Memorial on Wednesday, 34-29. Carsten Digiantomasso, Michael Spino and Tanner Kelly had pins…

January 21, 2016

1 min read

HS WRESTLING: Jackson Memorial Defeats Jackson Liberty 40-21

Local Sports News

The Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team got five pins and a major decision Friday on its way to a 40-21 win over hosts Jackson Liberty. Michael Spino, Matt McGowen, Michael Christie,…

January 17, 2016

1 min read

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