His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him

Playful 2-year-old shelter dog is ready for a forever home JACKSON, N.J. — Haze has the playful personality, the favorite toy and the big smile that shelter volunteers say people are looking…

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Swastikas, ‘Heil Hitler’ Scrawled Inside Former Jackson School Set to Become Yeshiva

Jackson Township, NJ – The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School building that is in the process of being sold to Beth Medrash Govoha was allegedly broken into and vandalized, with swastikas, Nazi…

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This 173 Foot Tower in Jackson is First One Built in New Jersey in 78 Years

Jackson Township, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has dedicated the new Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson Township, marking the first new fire tower constructed in New Jersey in…

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12-Acre Highway Commercial Property Along Cedar Swamp Road Hits Jackson Market

Jackson, NJ. – A 12.18-acre commercial development site along Cedar Swamp Road in Jackson Township has hit the market, with brokers promoting its Highway Commercial zoning, completed environmental work and proximity to…

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Jackson Man Who Rammed Howell Police Cruiser During Route 9 Chase Sentenced to One Day in Ocean County Jail

Howell Township, NJ – A Jackson Township man who led Howell Township police on a motorcycle pursuit before crashing into a patrol vehicle and attempting to flee on foot has been sentenced…

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Breaking Dancing Thilly Business Hits Jackson Town Hall After Indian Chant

Jackson Township, NJ – A celebrity showed up at Jackson Township town hall for Tuesday night’s council meeting. Will Thilly, the New Jersey resident whose unconventional appearances at municipal meetings have gone…

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Mangia owners considering buying local ice cream shop in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – New owners are eyeing the Jackson Four Boys Ice Cream shop, and now they’re asking residents for advice. Correction: we wrote that Four Boys was sold, but it…

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A coach bus traveling northbound crashed into a home at the busy T-intersection of East Veterans Highway (Ocean County Route 528) and Whitesville Road early Wednesday morning after apparently continuing straight through the intersection.

Bus Crashes Into Jackson Home After Crossing Busy East Veterans Highway Intersection

Jackson Township, NJ – A coach bus traveling northbound crashed into a home at the busy T-intersection of East Veterans Highway (Ocean County Route 528) and Whitesville Road early Wednesday morning after…

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Young shepherd mix searching for a second chance after sad family surrender

Rescue partners hope to find a home for Buster, a smart and affectionate dog who needs the right placement JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A young German Shepherd/Swiss Shepherd mix is looking for…

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Friendly young Labrador searching for a family to call his own

Shelter and rescue partners seek foster home for 1-year-old Murphy JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A young black Labrador Retriever is searching for a family willing to open their home after arriving at…

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$17 Million Lien in Lacey Tops Ocean County Sheriff’s August Foreclosure Auction

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has announced its next foreclosure auction will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Justice Complex in…

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Northern Ocean County’s Transformation: How Decades of Growth Are Reshaping Lakewood and Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – Few places in New Jersey have experienced a transformation as dramatic as northern Ocean County. Over the past several decades, Lakewood has evolved from a quiet resort destination…

Jackson Council Candidates Oppose Flock Cameras as Police Confirm Royal Grove System Is Privately Owned

Jackson, NJ – When it comes to privately owned Flock security cameras capturing data from drivers on public roads in Jackson, one slate is saying, “No Flocking Way!” A debate over automated…

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Jackson McDonald’s Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Wall

Jackson, NJ – A McDonald’s restaurant in Jackson Township temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building earlier this week. The crash occurred at the McDonald’s located on East Veterans Highway.…

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Jackson Township Brings Street Lights to Once Quiet, Now Busy Rural Roads

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township’s effort to improve roadway safety and neighborhood visibility has resulted in the repair of more than 60 malfunctioning street lights while laying the groundwork for one…

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Jackson 21 Was Marketed as ‘A Great Place for Really Nice People.’ Now It’s Facing Religious Gender Segregation Claims

JACKSON, N.J. – More than a decade ago, Tony Award-winning composer Mitch Leigh pitched Jackson 21 as an ideal community for everyone. The television commercials were memorable. “A great place for really…

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Minority Owned Business Among Those Seeking Millions in Unpaid Services at Obama Library

CHICAGO, Ill. – Payment disputes involving subcontractors that worked on the Obama Presidential Center have drawn renewed attention following the opening of the landmark campus, with several firms claiming they are still…

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Jackson Police Issue More Than 800 Tickets During Three-Month Traffic Safety Campaign

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Police Department released the results of its third-quarter Crash Abatement and Tactics (C.A.T.) Grant enforcement campaign, reporting 1,035 motor vehicle stops and 802 summonses issued between…

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Jackson Township Clock Damaged During Snow Removal Will Be Replaced, Officials Say

Jackson Township, NJ — The decorative rotary clock located in front of Jackson Township Town Hall was accidentally damaged during snow removal operations earlier this year and will need to be replaced,…

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Missouri teen sentenced to decades in prison after Waffle House robbery and fatal shooting

KANSAS CITY, MO – An 18-year-old Missouri defendant has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a Waffle House robbery that prosecutors say unfolded at gunpoint, coming months after he pleaded…

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