Vaad Opponents Call for End to Lakewood Corruption; Hope for Election Win on Tueday

LAKEWOOD-This week Rabbi Yisroel Schenkolewksi, of the Lakewood Vaad sent out a robocall to Lakewood Orthodox Jewish voters urging them to vote in Tuesday’s primary elections to secure the power of the community’s…

June 1, 2017

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Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Anarchists are on the loose in Toms River according to statements made by Toms River GOP leaders after voters turned down a $14 million firehouse in a special election on Saturday. According to…

May 16, 2017

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Lacey Speedball Competition A Success for the Community

Community News·Local Sports News·Police Blotter

by Michael DiBella Chief, Lacey PD LACEY–May 12, 2017, was a night of intense and competitive games of speedball at the Lacey Township Middle School. Over one-hundred 7th and 8th grade Middle School students participated in a…

May 15, 2017

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Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County

Business News

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…

April 27, 2017

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Mayor Ducey, Brick Announces Safe Exchange Zone for Online Buyers

Police Blotter

The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department have created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody…

April 26, 2017

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Taking on Town Hall in Toms River: Lamb Criticizes New Budget as Political Posturing Ahead of Election

Politics

TOMS RIVER-Justin Lamb, who has been taking on town hall this week in his bid to unseat establishment Republican incumbent Maria Maruca in the town’s coastal first ward issued another release today,…

April 19, 2017

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Brick Township Creates Safe Zone to Complete Online Transactions

In the News

BRICK-The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department have created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody…

April 6, 2017

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Statement Against Gentiles in Lakewood Shopping Center "Walked Back"

Business News·Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

Yesterday, we reported on an article posted on the “Take Back Lakewood” website in which a post on the page claimed to show 1,200 signatures in opposition to a retail mall project…

April 5, 2017

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Officials Seeking Contractor Who Stole $1.5 Million from Hurricane Sandy Victims

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42, a Super…

March 29, 2017

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A Family of Eagles in Jackson Township

Community News

For the Eisenschmied Family of Jackson, NJ, the Eagle has landed – three times! This past Sunday, the youngest of the Eisenschmied trio of Eagle Scouts, Andrew, had his formal Eagle Scout…

March 23, 2017

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BREAKING: Leaked Photos from Inside Ocean County Democrats' Dark Convention

Politics

BERKELEY-This week, the Ocean County Democrats shocked the political establishment when they announced that there will be no media or public access to their annual nominating convention for governor of New…

March 18, 2017

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Ordinance to ban dormitories in Jackson to be heard Thursday evening

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township clerk has announced the rescheduling of Tuesday night’s cancelled council meeting where the council was expected to vote on a controversial ordinance to ban dormitories within the township. The…

March 15, 2017

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The Little Mermaid Opens Tonight at Jackson Memorial High School

School and Education News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time…

March 10, 2017

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Media Hails President Trump's Speech "Best Speech of His Life"

Government News·Politics

“A Grand Slam… The Best Speech of His Life” … “Home Run of a Speech” … “The Most Impressive Speech of His Fledgling Political Career” … “Remarkable” Media outlets this week praised…

March 2, 2017

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2017 Jackson Fire Election Results

Police Blotter

On Saturday, January 18th, Jackson residents voted for their new fire district commissioners and fire district budgets. In Jackson Fire District 2 (Consolidated 1&2), Marty Flemming and Robert Reddington, Jr. won 3…

February 25, 2017

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That Annoying Liberal Activist Friend on Facebook is About to get More Annoying

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Let’s face it, we all have a few friends on Facebook who have been doing nothing but whining and complaining about Donald Trump since election day. While we either blocked or…

February 20, 2017

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Jackson Council Approves Very Exorbitant $140,000 Bathroom Upgrade for Senior Center

Government News

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council approved a very exorbitant $140,000 project paid for through the community development block grant to upgrade the facility’s bathrooms on Tuesday. “Improvements to restroom facilities at the Jackson…

February 15, 2017

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On the Agenda: Jackson Township Council Meeting – February 14, 2017

Government News

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council will host their first meeting of month on Tuesday, February 14th at the Jackson Township Administration Building. On the agenda, the council is expected to approve the purchase…

February 12, 2017

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New Playa Bowls in Brick Highlights Success of Empty Storefront Program

Business News·Community News

BRICK-Across Ocean County, many retail storefront units have remained empty for years, but in Brick, an incentive program for new and expanding businesses is helping to fill those empty stores. Brick Township’s…

February 10, 2017

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Democrat Activism Seminar Coming to Ocean County in February

Politics·What to do: Upcoming Events

TOMS RIVER-The first of three seminars aimed at teaching local democrats about activism and running for office takes place tonight at the Ocean County Library in Toms River. Anyone interested in Democratic…

February 8, 2017

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