Man charged with cyber harassment for video targeting police

EWING — A township man who police say created and posted a video online that illustrates guns being fired at a Ewing police car has been charged with cyber harassment. Octavius Covington,…

Police Blotter

Where Are You Most Likely to Die in Natural Disaster in America?

Short answer: it’s complicated. Flooding near Houston, Texas, in April 2016. Tom Pistillo/USGS The United States is an enormous country, spanning mountains, deserts, forests, prairie, tundra, and more. This varied terrain is…

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Trump responds to Comey testimony: He's a leaker

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday offered his first official response to the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings featuring former FBI Director James Comey, who he fired while the agency was investigating…

Politics

Red Sox announcer Remy apologizes for translator remarks

Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy apologized on Wednesday for his on-air remarks that pitchers such as New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka shouldn’t be allowed translators on the mound. Remy took…

Local Sports News

WATCH: Video shows moments after fiery crash in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY – In the moments after a car involved in a police pursuit crashed late Sunday night, fire began racing up a utility pole and completely engulfed the vehicle, cellphone video…

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Car Smashes Through Two Homes on Barrier Island

Chadwick Beach-Two homes sustained damage after a car plowed through the middle of them this morning, according to the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Station 27 responded and no injuries were…

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

School Buses Erupt in Flames in Toms River

Toms River-Police here said they are investigating an overnight blaze that occurred at a school bus parking lot that damaged two school buses. BREAKING NEWS>> Lavallette Police Officer Under Fire by Toms…

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Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

Politics

Reagan's 11th Commandment All But Forgotten in Toms River GOP Primary

TOMS RIVER-Republicans in Toms River have long adhered to the 11th commandment, an often spoken, unspoken rule that is cherished by many party loyalists. It was created by GOP’s most revered leader in…

Government News·Politics

Rock Truck Crash in Manchester Sends Three to Hospital

by Manchester PD MANCHESTER-On Monday, May 15, 2017, at approximately 3:28 p.m. , members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 539 and Harry Wright Boulevard in the…

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Tim Tebow Mania Hits the Jersey Shore

LAKEWOOD-Tim Tebow mania has hit the Jersey Shore as the former NFL star comes to town with the New York Mets’ single A affiliate, Columbia Fireflies. Tebow is off to a…

Local Sports News

Lakewood High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest Teacher Cuts

LAKEWOOD-The embattled Lakewood School District, facing a $14 million budget deficit may be forced to fire up to 140 teachers and faculty and students at the high school staged a walkout. …

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Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of the Ortley…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News

Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

NEWARK — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno may be distancing herself from Gov. Chris Christie as she runs for the Republican nomination to succeed him, but she didn’t scoff Wednesday at the idea…

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Guadagno: Never Underestimate a Woman with a Gun

TOMS RIVER-Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is under fire this week over a comment she made back in March at the Ocean County GOP Governor’s forum at the Days Hotel in the Atlantis…

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Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

JACKSON-New Jersey candidate for Governor and Ocean County resident Joseph Rullo spoke Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Jackson Township based Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol…

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County

By By Mary Ellen Landolfi Community-mindedness, attention to customer service, and perseverance — these are among the key ingredients necessary to develop and sustain a three-generation, family-owned business for 80 years. Pine Belt…

Business News

Lakewood Vaad Calls on State to Step in to Save Public School System

LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood Vaad, the township’s political power machine, this week called upon the state of New Jersey to intervene before to save the jobs of 106 school teachers. “You likely have heard…

School and Education News

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

JACKSON-Taxes in Jackson are on the rise again. On April 11th, the township council approved an ordinance to raise taxes beyond the state’s annual 2% tax increase cap set forth by Governor…

Community News·Government News

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

TOMS RIVER-Seaside vacationers looking for a place to spend a few days on the barrier island in Ocean County these days are turning to Airbnb to find short term summer vacations rentals. Airbnb…

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Man charged with cyber harassment for video targeting police

Where Are You Most Likely to Die in Natural Disaster in America?

Trump responds to Comey testimony: He's a leaker

Red Sox announcer Remy apologizes for translator remarks

WATCH: Video shows moments after fiery crash in Jersey City

Car Smashes Through Two Homes on Barrier Island

School Buses Erupt in Flames in Toms River

Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

Reagan's 11th Commandment All But Forgotten in Toms River GOP Primary

Rock Truck Crash in Manchester Sends Three to Hospital

Tim Tebow Mania Hits the Jersey Shore

Lakewood High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest Teacher Cuts

Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

Guadagno: Never Underestimate a Woman with a Gun

Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County

Lakewood Vaad Calls on State to Step in to Save Public School System

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

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