Toms River Domestic Dispute Ends with Suicide
TOMS RIVER-Toms River Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near Silver Bay Road overnight. Upon their arrival a man exited the home and shot himself. The man…
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High School Filmmakers Sought for Film Festival
TOMS RIVER – New Jersey high school students may submit their original film for judging at the 2016 Annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival. The festival, now in its 10th year,…
Supply and Demand Already Taking Toll on Bernie Sanders' Campaign; No More Free Stickers
Supply and demand already seem to be plaguing socialist Bernie Sanders and he’s not even President yet. He hasn’t even secured the nomination for his party. But problems have arisen with…
SBA Help Available for Ocean County Businesses and Residents
TOMS RIVER – Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration now have regular office hours locally to help residents and business owners affected by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. They will be on hand…
Man indicted in hit-and-run that killed college student
TOMS RIVER — A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted a man on charges he left the scene of an accident that killed a college student. The indictment charged Mark Rothlein,…
Smith: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst a Strong Candidate for New Tankers
Today the Air Force announced the list of military bases that are candidates to receive the next round of KC-46 tankers, and included Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL) as one of 11 installations…
Flags At Half Staff for Fallen Officer
The governor’s office on Saturday ordered flags flown at half staff at all state buildings following the tragic death of a Jackson Township native and Port Authority officer. Officer Earmonn Mautone died…
Matt O'Ree, New Bon Jovi Guitarist Gives Words of Encouragement to Aspiring New Jersey Musicians
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…
Jan. 17, March 6 and May 22: Brick Train Show
BRICK – The Brick Train Show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, March 6 and May 22 at the Bricks Elks Lodge #2151, 2491 Hooper Ave. The…
3 Arrests in Christmas Eve Slaying
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Township Police Chief Robert Lawson announced Tuesday arrests in the death of Miguel Rivera of Lakewood, found dead in his home on Christmas Eve.…
6 Years for Toms River Brothel Scheme
Brick resident and reputed mobster Anthony Stango has been sentenced to serve six years in federal prison following a plea deal with the U.S. Attorneys Office. He was arrested earlier this year…
Toms River girl, 13, was victim in New Year's Day crash
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…
Jan. 14: Five-session Parenting an Athlete Program
BRICK – A five-session program on parenting an athlete will be held from Jan. 14 to Feb. 11 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. This free program is…
Jersey Shore Police Captain Killed in Car Crash
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…
Newark's last homicide of 2015, first of 2016 come just hours apart
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…
Saudi announces execution of 47 'terrorists'
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,…
Several Injured in New Years Crash
A New Years morning crash along Route 1 hospitalized at least six people and left two Ocean County teens in critical condition, according to NJ.com. A seventh passenger was treated and released.…
Pharma is a B-tch; Man Who Inflated Life-Saving Prescription Pills to $750 Each Arrested in Manhattan
Price gouging pharmaceutical man-boy Martin Shkreli has been arrested on securities fraud charges, according to a Bloomberg report today. The 32 year old is suspected of plundering the life-saving drug Retrophin to…
How a Grisly Murder Shaped Toms River's No-Knock Ordinance
TOMS RIVER-It was a sunny and warm June morning in 2004 when criminal investigators were canvassing the Dover Township neighborhoods around Chestnut Street that would eventually lead to Toms River’s enacting of a…
Manatee Sightings Prompt Warning to Barnegat Bay Boaters
BRICK-Tuesday’s manatee sighting at Beaton’s Boatyard in Brick Township means boaters in the Barnegat Bay should use caution this weekend and to be on the lookout. Collisions with watercraft in Florida,…