Toms River National Honor Society Student Planned Community Easter Egg Hunt

High School East student Erica Jackson planned an Easter egg hunt for the community as her Individual Service Project for the National Honor Society. Erica enjoyed the support from many other volunteers…

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McGuckin Wants to Run the Table on New Jersey Public Utilities After Storms

TOMS RIVER-New Jersey has been hit hard this year by back-to-back-to-back damaging nor’easters and one New Jersey Assemblyman wants JCP&L to pay dearly for not restoring power quick enough after natural disasters.…

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Only in Jersey: Freeholder Missing Half a Million Dollars, But She’s Being Appointed to a State Job

Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated” Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the…

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New Jersey Freeholders May Soon be Called “Commissioners”

TRENTON-New Jersey’s County Boards of Chosen Freeholders, often affectionately referred to as “Freeloaders” by the endearing public may soon lose the colonial monicker that has been bestowed on them. That’s the plan…

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Pennachhio: First Responders Could Soon Need 6 Point ID Verification at DMV for Certification Cards

Republican state Senator Joe Pennachhio is looking to make it harder for New Jersey’s first responders to get their EMT & paramedic certification cards by enabling the same six point document verification system currently required…

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Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018

JACKSON-The Jackson Council will vote on an ordinance permitting it to exceed the state mandated 2% tax cap. The township is proposing a budget that raises spending by 3.5% over 2017’s budget. Below…

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Jackson Council to Create New $55,000 Position on Tuesday

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council will vote on an amendment to the 2018 Salary Ordinance adopted on December 17, 2017. Ordinance 24-17 set the salary ranges for all job titles in the township.…

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Jackson Council Seeking $6 Million in “Emergency” Funding at Tuesday’s Meeting

JACKSON-The Jackson township council is seeking to secure $6 million in emergency temporary appropriations this week. Below is a copy of an ordinance up for vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting. As posted…

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Your lawmakers used $660K of your money to tell you about themselves. Who spent the most?

WASHINGTON — Your lawmakers in Washington last year spent spent more than $666,000 in taxpayer money on mailings, robocalls and other communications to show you what they’re doing, according to a new…

New Jersey News·Politics

Body found floating near rocks at marina on the Jersey Shore

New Jersey State Police are investigating the death of a man whose body washed ashore Saturday afternoon at a Cape May County marina, a spokesperson said Sunday. A passerby reported the body…

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Driver, 95, killed in head-on crash on Route 9 that left 2 others injured

A 95-year-old Lakewood man was killed Saturday afternoon in Toms River when he crashed head-on into a car in the oncoming lane of traffic, police said. Raymond Gillick was traveling south on…

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Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

Monmouth County News·Politics

Two New Development Projects in the Works for Whitesville Section of Jackson to Bring 75 Additional Homes

JACKSON-Two developers applied to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority for preliminary approval of water and sewer services. The commission granting preliminary sewer and water approval to Denton Pines, Block 20601, Lot 10,…

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McGovern, Rullo Both Rally Against Phil Murphy Backed Democrat Gun Grab Legislation in New Jersey

NEW GRETNA–Mark McGovern, a congressional candidate in New Jersey’s second legislative district said today that the New Jersey Democrats’ assault on the second amendment must be stopped today. Follow Mark McGovern on…

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Low Hanging Power Lines Create Safety Hazard in Spring Lake

by Spring Lake PD SPRING LAKE-The heavy, wet snow from last night continues to weigh down tree branches and overhead wires – Please drive carefully around the Borough and be mindful of…

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Manchester Emergency Personnel Busy with Fallen Power Lines Overnight

by Todd Malland, MPD Manchester Twp. NJ – As Winter Storm Toby leaves the area, both residents and Township officials have begun to assess the damages left in its wake. Prolonged hours…

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AG: Toys R Us Gift Cards Valid Through April 15th

From the Office of the Attorney General NJ TRENTON Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us officially announced plans to liquidate the inventory in all of its 735 US stores, including all of its stores in New Jersey. If you…

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When Will Midstreams Road in Brick be Paved? Mayor Slams County for Conditions

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey addressed resident concerns over the condition of Midstreams Road which connects Route 88 with Princeton Avenue. The road was scheduled to be paved in 2017, but wasn’t, leading residents…

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Brick Hit and Run Suspect Found to be 75 Year Old Man

by Brick PD BRICK-On 03/14/18 at 5:15am Officers responded to Herbertsville Rd two hundred and fifty feet north of Maple Ave for a reported pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. On…

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Firefighters at Controlled Burn Site in Jackson Discover Human Remains

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and New Jersey State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a skeletal…

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