Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments

JACKSON-Community inclusion is great. It’s something every town should actively engage in. Municipalities should accommodate and make all residents feel welcomed and wanted. That was the intended goal when Jackson Township Mayor…

May 14, 2018

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New Ocean County Bridge Plan Includes Replacement of Grawtown Road Bridge

Community News

JACKSON-After the completion of the Cooksbridge Road Bridge, Ocean County engineers are looking now to replace the bridge on Grawtown Road according to a public notice issued by the county. The bridge…

May 1, 2018

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Toms River to Host 50th Anniversary Fair Housing Seminar

In the News

(Toms River, NJ) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Toms River Township and Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) are co-sponsoring a free, one-day fair housing accessibility seminar Wednesday, April…

April 17, 2018

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Iron Man Cal Ripken, Jr. Will Be in Brick Township April 30th

Business News·Community News·Entertainment News·Events and Festivals

BRICK-Cal Ripken, Jr., the former Baltimore Orioles “Iron Man” will visit the Brick Township Roy Rogers on Brick Boulevard on Monday, April 30th from 5-6pm. Roy Rogers has entered into a partnership with…

April 17, 2018

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The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One Ready for Occupancy in May

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

JACKSON – Walters Group is nearing completion on the first eight-unit residential building at The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One with occupancy slated for May. When completed, the 88-unit income-restricted community will be…

April 11, 2018

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Arrest Made in November Burger King Robbery

Police Blotter

LACEY-At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building…

April 7, 2018

1 min read

Valley Ridge Estates Seeks Variance to Build 12 Homes in Brookwoods Section of Jackson

In the News

JACKSON-Valley Ridge Estates received an approval from the Jackson Township Planning Board to build 12 single family homes, asking for a variance to build on lots smaller than required by the zoning…

April 4, 2018

1 min read

Jackson Council Recognizes Education and Sharing Day

Community News·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday celebrated Education and Sharing Day, a day to honor the works of Hasidic Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Councilman Robert Nixon, who once led the township’s…

March 28, 2018

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Jackson Council Appoints GOP Insider to Embattled Zoning Board Seat

Community News·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year. Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly approved by…

March 19, 2018

1 min read

Trump Just Broke the Glass Ceiling; First Woman Hired to Deputy CIA Director

Politics·US and World News

Rex Tillerson is out and Mike Pompeo is in as the Director of teh Central Intelligence Agency. Donald Trump announced Pompeo’s appointment and also announced the first woman to ever hold a…

March 13, 2018

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Record Shows Residents Had Pedestrian Safety Concerns Over Jackson Synagogue Application

In the News

JACKSON-Residents in attendance at the February 5th town hall planning board hearing of the first officially approved house of worship for the town’s growing Orthodox Jewish population raised safety concerns. Issues were…

March 13, 2018

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Council Recap: Cheer Champs Recognized by Township

Community News·Local Sports News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-The February 27, 2018 meeting of the Jackson Township Council began like any other meeting, as Council President Ken Bressi kept the room standing after the pledge of allegiance for recognition of…

March 9, 2018

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Middle School Teacher Struck by Lightning During Snow Storm

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

by Todd Malland MANCHESTER-A 33-year-old middle school teacher from Manchester Middle School was struck by lightning while tending to bus duty outside of the building on Wednesday afternoon. The 8th grade teacher…

March 7, 2018

1 min read

Explosion, Fire Reported at Lakewood Business Park

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

LAKEWOOD-Lakewood Police are reporting that an explosion was heard inside a commercial park on Cross Street at the same time that the ground shook across Ocean County during today’s storm. Many attributed…

March 7, 2018

1 min read

$416 MIllion County Operating Budget Sees 1/2 Penny Decrease for Taxpayers

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2018 budget that comes with a small decrease in the county property tax rate while…

March 6, 2018

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Report: Man Shot and Killed Outside Toms River Apartment Complex

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and killed at the Hampton Gardens Apartments on James Street. The Asbury Park Press is reporting that the man was…

March 6, 2018

1 min read

Congressman MacArthur Pays Respects to Billy Graham

New Jersey News·Politics

WASHINGTON, DC-New Jersey Congressman Tom MacArthur paid his respects to evangelist Billy Graham this week after his passing at the age of 99. A service for Graham was held in the U.S.…

March 2, 2018

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Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River

Police Blotter·Politics·School and Education News

Last week, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, Toms River Regional Schools released a statement of assurances regarding school safety and security in response to heightened concerns stemming from the tragic school shooting…

March 2, 2018

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Car Crashes Into Pizzeria

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

by Todd Malland, MPD MANCHESTER-On Monday, February 26, 2018, at approximately 09:16 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Hudson City Plaza on Route 70, to investigate a motor…

February 27, 2018

1 min read

Toms River Democrats Attack Silverton EMS Volunteers and Funding

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TOMS RIVER-In American politics, nothing is unbiased any longer, especially the media. This weekend, a blog website run by Toms River Democrats under the auspices of being a neutral media website criticized…

February 5, 2018

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