Lacey Township fatal crash leaves driver dead after vehicle strikes tree in Lanoka Harbor

A single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township on Wednesday morning ended in a fatality after a car left the roadway and struck a tree in a residential area of Lanoka Harbor. The incident…

April 10, 2026

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Lacey Township fatal crash leaves one dead after vehicle slams into tree in Lanoka Harbor

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A single-vehicle crash in a quiet Lanoka Harbor neighborhood Wednesday morning turned fatal after a car veered off the roadway and struck a tree, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Emergency…

April 9, 2026

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Can We Stop Pretending Ocean County’s Money Pit Cox House Needs to Be Saved as Bills Run Close to $5 Million to Date

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“Questions emerge over continued funding after leadership change in county government.” Barnegat, NJ – If California can recognize that its billion-dollar train to nowhere was a failure, the Ocean County commissioners can…

March 29, 2026

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Cumberland Police Blotter: Man charged in attempted burglary, officer assaulted

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Cumberland, MD – A 22-year-old West Virginia man was arrested Sunday after police say he tried to break into two homes and assaulted an officer during a struggle in a Cumberland neighborhood.…

February 23, 2026

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Maple Shade man admits child endangerment and animal cruelty in plea

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Maple Shade man gets six years in prison in CSAM case that also included sex acts with dogs Mount Holly, NJ – A Maple Shade man was sentenced to six years in…

January 27, 2026

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Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…

January 13, 2026

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Overnight blaze destroys barn in Southampton as firefighters battle flames for hours

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SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Fire crews from across Burlington County worked through the night Sunday after a large barn fire erupted on the 400 block of Isaac Budd Road, drawing a massive multi-agency…

January 7, 2026

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Cumberland police arrest three in separate incidents

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Cumberland police arrest three in separate incidents Cumberland, MD The Cumberland Police Department executed an arrest warrant on January 3 for Jacob Haines following an incident believed to have happened the previous…

January 4, 2026

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Ocean County swears in first Orthodox Jewish commissioner as Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen takes office

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Toms River, NJ – In a milestone moment for Ocean County, Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen was sworn in this week as the county’s first Orthodox Jewish commissioner, marking a significant step for representation…

January 3, 2026

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Ambulance crash in Winter Haven leaves paramedic and patient in critical condition

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Two people are in critical condition after an ambulance carrying a patient to the hospital was struck by a pickup truck Monday night in a violent two-vehicle collision…

December 9, 2025

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Twelve new corrections officers sworn in to serve Ocean County

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officially welcomed a new class of twelve corrections officers during a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the county administration complex. Commissioner Virginia Haines administered the oath…

November 26, 2025

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New Jersey CFO sentenced to eight years for $2.5 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting New Jersey nonprofit

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Trenton, NJ – The former chief financial officer of a Burlington County-based nonprofit was sentenced to eight years in state prison after admitting to stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization…

November 20, 2025

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

November 8, 2025

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Serious hit and run leaves pedestrian injured in Rockville

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Serious hit and run leaves pedestrian injured in Rockville Rockville, MD A pedestrian was struck by a black SUV traveling eastbound on Fleet Street at Monroe Street on Wednesday morning. The vehicle…

November 1, 2025

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Cumberland Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

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CUMBERLAND, MD - A pair of assault arrests made by the Cumberland Police Department last week highlight increasing concerns over violence in the area. On Friday evening, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers…

October 13, 2025

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Johnstown man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

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Johnstown, PA – A Johnstown man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Friday after being convicted of distributing fentanyl, prosecutors announced. Nathaniel Jackson, 49, received the 120-month sentence from U.S.…

September 12, 2025

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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

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Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

September 4, 2025

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Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River

Ocean County Commissioners Approve $5.8 Million for New Air Conditioners in their Offices, New OCC Administration Offices

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Toms River, NJ — In a swift and unanimous vote, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved more than $5.8 million in capital spending Tuesday during a public hearing that saw no…

September 4, 2025

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New Jersey child predator extradited to Pennsylvania to face charges in interstate child exploitation investigation

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BENSALEM, PA — A 65-year-old Hainesport, New Jersey man has been charged in Bucks County following an undercover investigation by Bensalem Police that began earlier this year, officials announced. According to police,…

July 25, 2025

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Two women killed in Queen Anne’s County crash involving utility truck

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CHURCH HILL, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that left two women dead after their vehicle was struck by a utility truck in Queen Anne’s County on Thursday…

July 24, 2025

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