Ocean County College Cancels Graduation, Continues Remote Learning

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…

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

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…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Trump: American Economy Will Bounce Back After “China Virus” Passes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump said that the American economy will bounce back once we move past the “China Virus”. Trump has faced criticism from the mainstream media over his…

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Insider Trading? U.S. Senators Sold Millions in Stocks After Classified Coronavirus Briefing in January

WASHINGTON, D.C.-We’ve heard many horror stories from the swamp in Washington, D.C., but today several U.S. Senators are now under fire for selling off their investment portfolios after a January 24th briefing…

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Governor Murphy Asks for Special Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period

TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll…

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Phil Murphy Recall Didn’t Get the Signatures But Was a Success for New Jersey

TRENTON-Falling short by a few hundred thousand signatures, the Phil Murphy recall petition was officially voided by the Murphy administration this week. What started with just an idea by a few Jersey…

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Coronavirus Fear Prompts Early Spring Break for Monmouth University

MONMOUTH COUNTY-Fear of the spreading Coronavirus throughout New Jersey has prompted Monmouth University to shut down classes for the remainder of the week, giving students an extended spring break. From the University:…

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Amato, Vicari Say No to Parkway Toll Hikes by Murphy Administration

TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway Authority are gearing up to once again raise tolls along both major state highways, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Mayor Carmen…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

18 Year Old Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Killing Mom

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Edgar Diaz, 18, of Manchester, was sentenced today by the Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr.P, to eighteen years New Jersey State Prison as…

Police Blotter

Get Ready to Pay More for Getting to Work at the Jersey Shore

TRENTON-It has been eight years since the New Jersey Turnpike Authority hit the state’s drivers with a toll hike, but that grace period could soon be ending. The authority announced it will…

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Deborah Heart and Lung Center Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Cardiac Rehab

BROWNS MILLS — Devastating as it may be, a heart attack can be a wake-up call to turn your life around and get “back on track.” Just ask Debbie Nash of Eastampton,…

Burlington County News

Jackson Township Woman Killed in Tennessee Tornado

COOKEVILLE, TN-At least 24 people have been confirmed killed and dozens more remain missing across central Tennessee after deadly tornadoes ripped through the region Tuesday morning. One of those victims was former…

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Seaside Heights Nightclubs Bamboo and Karma Being Sold at Public Auction

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-If you have at least $1.2 million on hand, you can become the new owner of Karma in Seaside Heights. The former bar is being auctioned off at a public auction…

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Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region March Events

March 2, 2020 MANAHAWKIN – Southern Ocean Medical Center is hosting an Alzheimer’s Support Group Monday, March 2, 1 – 3 p.m., at Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek,…

Health and Wellness

Kinderhook, Trigger headline Rock for the Nurses 10-Year Anniversary Fundraiser May 31st

New Jersey legendary bands plus other top Jersey Shore musicians unite to help the nurses of Ocean Medical Center Event happens Sunday May 31st at the River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar…

Ocean County News

Municipal Innovation Summit Announces 2020 Summit

The Municipal Innovation Summit, a 501(c)(3) that educates municipal government officials on cutting-edge and innovative best practices in municipal government, has announced the 2020 summit will be on March 14th summit at…

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Spot Zoning to Create Population Influx in Jackson to Counter “Lakewood Influx” Says Land Owner

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has approved a spot zoning ordinance that would allow 502 high-density apartment units with a percentage being affordable housing that could, according to Millstone resident and Jackson landowner…

Ocean County News·Politics

First Amendment Activist to Jackson Council: This Room Smells Like Lakewood

JACKSON-For years, Lakewood resident Shlomie Klein has been fighting corruption and over development in neighboring Lakewood Township. He started by speaking out at town council and zoning board meetings about backroom deals,…

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Toms River Man Arrested for DUI Twice in One Week

On Thursday February 6, 2020 at approximately 11:54 AM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Mount Lane and Vincent Street for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Samual Kovacsy, 42…

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Jackson Zoning Board Re-approves 502 Apartments at ACUSA; New Ordinance Could Pave the Way for Hundreds More

JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). ACUSA, which…

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