Toms River woman arrested for heroin distribution

TOMS RIVER – A 27-year-old township woman was charged with multiple offenses related to the distribution of heroin on Tuesday. On Feb. 2, members of the Toms River Police Department’s special enforcement…

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Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton

TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center will serve as a hub where families…

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Shorebeat: No Development Planned on Cleared Lot in Brick

Brick Township officials say a plot of land off Jordan Road will not be developed, according to the company that owns the lot. Residents had voiced concerns last month about any potential…

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APP: Kevin Geoghegan is the newest member of Toms River Township Council

Retired police Sgt. Kevin M. Geoghegan on Wednesday was sworn in on the Toms River Township Council. Geoghegan, 50, is a lifelong Toms River resident. His father, Joseph G. “Jerry” Geoghegan, served…

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HS WRESTLING: Howell Tops Jackson Liberty 59-9

The Howell High School wrestling team had four pins and a technical fall Wednesday as the Rebels defeated host Jackson Liberty, 59-9. Kyle Slendorn, Nick Ciaccia, Anthony Gagliano and Ptere Dee had…

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FB: Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton

TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center will serve as a hub where families…

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Suspected Ocean County Heroin Dealer Arrested Again…Released Again

TOMS RIVER-On January 20th members of the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team concluded a month long investigation regarding heroin distribution throughout the Township. As a result of this investigation a…

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HS BOYS BASKETBALL: Donovan Catholic Tops Barnegat 54-47

Kevin Singleton scored 14 points and Riley Collins added 13 as the Donovan Catholic High School boys basketball team defeated visiting Barnegat on Monday, 54-47. Mike Boice, Tyler McShea and Dan Wilson…

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Kayla Ogno Wins Miss New Jersey Junior High America

In October Kayla was crowned Miss New Jersey Junior High America, She proudly represents New Jersey and Goetz Middle School. Her sister Amber was crowned in July as Miss New Jersey Preteen…

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OPRA lawsuit seeks "informal" correspondence that revealed Bayonne lawsuits' settlement amounts.

On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9 a.m. Hudson County Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Turula will hear my Open Public Records Act (OPRA) case against the City of Bayonne. See, Paff…

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Jackson Township Conducting Forensic Audit of Historic Snowfall Cleanup

JACKSON-Days after Jackson Township was hit with over two feet of snow from “Winter Storm Jonas”, Jackson Township officials are looking into the reasons why some township roads remained unplowed almost four…

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6 Years For Screwdriver Assault

A Seaside Heights man has been sentenced to six and half years after assaulting a woman with a screwdriver at a Toms River motel in 2014. Steen Tarpley pleaded guilty to aggravated…

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Communities Rally Behind Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head in Lakewood

Last Tuesday, a person being referred to as a teen in Lakewood caught the attention of the local news media after he offered a homeless man $5 to pour a cup of coffee…

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Burlington Judge: OPRA is not restricted to state residents.

In an October 2, 2015 decision, Burlington County Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder ruled that a requestor does not have to reside in New Jersey in order to use and enforce his…

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Lakewood Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Minor

On Thursday, Lakewood police officers responded an E. 5th Street home after receiving a call that a 26 year old male was having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Further investigation by…

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Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Winter Storm Advisory – The Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is actively monitoring the progression of a potentially…

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OC Prosecutors Honor Man for Helping ID Suspect

In a ceremony Tuesday the Ocean County Prosecutors Office honored the owner of an area auto body shop for his role in cracking a hit-and-run case. Alan Picker, owner of All Time…

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Water main break forces closure of road in North Dover

From the Toms River Police Department: Avoid New Hampshire Avenue between Church Road & Silverton Road due to a water main break. The road will be closed for vehicles travelling both North and…

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New Law Prohibits Towns From Shaking Down Entrepreneurial Teen Snow Shovelers

TRENTON-Legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Doherty (R-23) ensuring that kids have the right to offer snow shoveling services before storms without municipal approval was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie. “It’s…

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Ocean County Chambers of Commerce Form Commerce Coalition with the Board of Chosen Freeholders

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s regional chambers of commerce are initiating a joint effort with the Board of Chosen Freeholders to promote business growth in the state’s sixth largest county. On the…

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Toms River woman arrested for heroin distribution

Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton

Shorebeat: No Development Planned on Cleared Lot in Brick

APP: Kevin Geoghegan is the newest member of Toms River Township Council

HS WRESTLING: Howell Tops Jackson Liberty 59-9

FB: Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton

Suspected Ocean County Heroin Dealer Arrested Again…Released Again

HS BOYS BASKETBALL: Donovan Catholic Tops Barnegat 54-47

Kayla Ogno Wins Miss New Jersey Junior High America

OPRA lawsuit seeks "informal" correspondence that revealed Bayonne lawsuits' settlement amounts.

Jackson Township Conducting Forensic Audit of Historic Snowfall Cleanup

6 Years For Screwdriver Assault

Communities Rally Behind Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head in Lakewood

Burlington Judge: OPRA is not restricted to state residents.

Lakewood Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Minor

Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016

OC Prosecutors Honor Man for Helping ID Suspect

Water main break forces closure of road in North Dover

New Law Prohibits Towns From Shaking Down Entrepreneurial Teen Snow Shovelers

Ocean County Chambers of Commerce Form Commerce Coalition with the Board of Chosen Freeholders

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