Daughter of Former Brick Mayor, Bogan Accused of Bogus Insurance Filings of $1m

BRICK — The daughter of a former Brick Township mayor admitted to submitting nearly $1 million in fake insurance claims for chiropractic services from her brother, who leaped to his death with…

October 25, 2017

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Watchdog Group Accuses Jackson Council of Wrongdoing Over Affordable Housing Ordinance

In the News

Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…

October 25, 2017

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Attorney General Charges Jersey Town Council for Civil Rights Violations; Seeks to Take Back $3.4 Million in Green Acres Funding

Police Blotter

From the Office of Christopher Porrino, NJ Attorney General TRENTON – Likening the conduct of Mahwah township officials to 1950s-era “white flight” suburbanites who sought to keep African-Americans from moving into their neighborhoods,…

October 24, 2017

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Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…

October 13, 2017

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‘Transforming Schools from the Inside Out’ the Theme for Series of Workshops Hosted by District’s Elementary Professional Academy

Community News·School and Education News

TOMS RIVER-The impact of social and emotional well-being on overall health is undeniable, even as associated strategies continue to evolve and be explored. A more holistic, inclusive, and relationships-based approach to mental…

October 12, 2017

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Council Approved Larsen Road High Density Housing Application Submitted to Planning Board

Community News

JACKSON-Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…

October 10, 2017

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Toms River Regional Schools Celebrates Maker Movement

In the News

Volunteers and Platinum Sponsors Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation help create third free Jersey Shore Makerfest for educators and community members from around region The community is invited to attend the third…

October 6, 2017

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Communications Blunder Leads to Precautionary Evacuation of Schools in Toms River

Community News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

JACKSON-When school officials in Toms River couldn’t identify the source of a natural gas odor in the classrooms, the district took action and forced an evacuation of those schools to protect the…

October 5, 2017

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Toms River School District Celebrates Grand Opening of Grant-Funded Active Learning Center

School and Education News

In an event culminating months of efforts, Toms River Regional Schools hosted a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of a new Active Learning Center located at…

October 4, 2017

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Ocean County Airport Plans for Future; Meeting Aviation and Safety Needs

Community News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Airport located off Route 530 in Berkeley Township has undergone numerous improvements since first being constructed in the 1960s. However, it’s focus remains the same, according to…

October 4, 2017

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Fall A Great Season to Walk in the Park

Community News·Ocean County News

COOLER temperatures, clear, crisp days and leaves changing colors – the Fall season is just the perfect time of year to see Ocean County Parks at their finest. “Our parks have beautiful…

October 4, 2017

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Berkeley Township Hosting Medicare Change Seminars for Seniors

Community News

BREKELEY-Mayor Carmen Amato wants to let all senior residents know about Medicare changes for 2018. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2018 Enrollment Period: October 15 – December 7, 2017 The Office of…

September 25, 2017

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Toms River Mayor Apologizes for Letter Wishing Jewish Residents a Happy Rosh Hashanna

Community News

TOMS RIVER-A letter from the Toms River Police Department wishing Jewish residents a happy Rosh Hashanna has struck a nerve with some people in this New Jersey town. Last week, the…

September 19, 2017

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Trump Continues Support for Hurricane Victims in Weekly Address, 9-15-17

Politics·US and World News

My fellow Americans, I would like to begin by continuing to send our prayers to all of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. From Texas to Louisiana to Florida, Alabama, South…

September 15, 2017

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Behind the Scenes: Melania Trump Visits Joint Base Andrews’ Youth Center, Meets with Children

Politics·US and World News

Report by Hunter Walker, Yahoo News ANDREWS AFB-The following is this afternoon’s White House press pool report from Yahoo News’ Hunter Walker, in its unedited form, released to the media. Below is…

September 15, 2017

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Fire at Brick Elementary School Forces Closure, Early Release

Police Blotter·School and Education News

BRICK-The Brick Township Police Department is notifying the community today about a fire that occurred this morning outside the Emma Havens Young School. From the Brick Police: Children from the Emma Havens…

September 14, 2017

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Freeholder Vicari: Abandoned Gas Stations Must Go

Business News

by OC Board of Freeholders TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said he hopes the demolishing of a former gas station on Route 37 starts a trend. “We have dilapidated…

September 7, 2017

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Jackson Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced

Government News·Local Sports News

A public notice published in the Asbury Park Press shows the township will be accepting bids to refinish township tennis courts, presumably at Johnson Park. TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE…

September 6, 2017

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Repairs on the Horizon for Jackson MUA’s Rough Paving Jobs

Community News·Government News

JACKSON-In recent months, many of Jackson’s streets have been dug up, some recently paved, due to waterline construction and repair projects completed by MUA contractors. Most of that utility work was patched…

September 6, 2017

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Man Throws Park Bench Through Convenience Store Window; Tries to Set Concrete on Fire

Police Blotter

by Stafford PD On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 AM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to McKinley Avenue Plaza located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 for a…

September 3, 2017

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