OCVTS Invites you to Chef’s Night Out

by Jean Sullivan TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out on Monday, March 12th at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old…

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Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling

BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…

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DEP Suggests Howell Waste Facility Could Bring Hazardous Waste to Township

HOWELL-As the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Committee prepares to green-light a plan to build a 1,500 ton solid waste processing facility to Randolph Road, the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection warns…

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Toms River Fire Department Responds to Fire in East Dover Section of Town

From The Toms River Police Department: On January 22nd at 11:57 am Police, Fire, and Medical units were alerted to a smoke condition at 51 Oak Glen Road. The resident was home…

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Fake Movers Take Off with Over $200,000 in Belongings, Along with Payment

On January 11th, a resident made a report of theft, according to the Jackson Police Department. It was reported that she had contracted with a moving company to move belongings, estimated in…

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Jersey Shore Star Admits to Tax Evasion

Television personality Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, both admitted today to violating federal tax laws, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, District of New Jersey; Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General…

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Two Charged for Overdose Death of Jackson Woman

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz today announced the arrest of Genuine Baines, 19, of Trenton, NJ and Lindsay Robson, 28, of Robbinsville, NJ in…

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NJ Woman Gets 12 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children

TRENTON-An Audubon, New Jersey, woman was sentenced today to 144 months in prison for conspiring with her former boyfriend to produce sexually explicit images of two children, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Massive New Howell Waste Facility Could Receive Final Approval by Committee Next Thursday

HOWELL-A large solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township could be getting the final nod from the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) next Thursday. RELATED: RESIDENTS…

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Township to Continue Leaf Pickup After Resident Complaints

JACKSON-Residents took to social media during January’s winter storm to ask why the township has yet to finish the fall leaf pickup in many areas of town, which began . In an…

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NJ DEP: High Fecal Counts in Toms River Prompt Shellfish Harvesting Shutdown

This week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice suspending the harvesting of shellfish from the Toms River due to public health risks. “Analysis of water samples indicate portions…

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Shore News Network Leaves New Jersey News Commons

After nearly five years, today Shore News Network has chosen to leave the Montclair University Center for Cooperative Media’s New Jersey News Commons. The commons was originally designed as a network of…

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Brick Cancels $42,000 in Law Enforcement Grant Funding

BRICK-A resolution to cancel nearly $42,000 in outstanding, uncollectable and unspent grant funding was presented at last night’s Brick Township council meeting. Brick Mayor John Ducey explained the grants as matching funding,…

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Ordinance to Allow Brick Cops to Enforce NJ Traffic Laws in private Parking Lots Advances

BRICK-The Brick Council on Tuesday voted in favor of an ordinance to allow police officers to perform traffic enforcement operations in some of the town’s public and private parking facilities. Under the…

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Democrat Brick School Board Hires Law Firm Owned by GOP Chairman, Former Governor

BRICK-A politically bizarre turn of events occurred this week at the Brick Township School Board when the “Clean Slate” Democrats who control the board voted to appoint a law firm with deep…

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N.J. gets first Sikh attorney general in U.S. history

Gov. Phil Murphy’s pick for New Jersey’s top law enforcement job got swift legislative approval Tuesday, hours after Murphy took office. Former Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal became the nation’s first Sikh…

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New Jersey’s Raceway Park Shuts Down Drag Racing Track

OLD BRIDGE-Drag racing at one of the country’s most famous tracks will be no more according to a press release issued this week by Raceway Park. “Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the…

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New Jersey GOP Leader on Inauguration Day: We Must Keep a Close Watch on the Murphy Administration Agenda

TRENTON-New Jersey Republicans lost the Governor’s seat in November’s election and as Chris Christie departs and Phil Murphy is sworn in, the top Republican in New Jersey issued a warning today. New…

Government News·Politics

Driver killed, passenger hurt when car veers off road into tree

A driver was killed and passenger injured after a car crashed into a tree Monday night in Toms River, authorities said. The car was eastbound on Washington Street when it went off…

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Jackson Boy Being Hailed As Hero After Saving Mom’s Life with 911 Call

JACKSON-An 8-year-old Jackson boy, Jace Sorchinksi is being a hailed a hero after calling 911 to potentially save his monther’s life Monday. “Everybody knows the extreme medical issues I’ve been struggling with and…

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