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Georgia Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempting to Entice Baton Rouge Minor Online

Federal investigators say the suspect believed he was communicating with a 14-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover law enforcement officer. Baton Rouge, LA – A Georgia man has been sentenced to…

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Jackson Planning Board to Review Six Flags Improvements, 3-Story Hope Chapel Office Building Plan

Board members will consider capital improvement projects at Six Flags Great Adventure and review a proposed office development on Hope Chapel Road. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board is scheduled…

Jackson Council to Vote on Rent Control Changes, Parking Rules at Tuesday Meeting

Officials will hold public hearings on new traffic restrictions, portable toilet regulations, and a major overhaul of the township’s rent control ordinance. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to…

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Tyler Oliveira Hints Part Two of Controversial Lakewood Documentary Coming After Being Banned and Deplatformed

The YouTuber’s video about Lakewood’s Orthodox community has sparked national criticism, platform bans, and political fallout in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – YouTuber Tyler Oliveira is facing mounting backlash and platform consequences…

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Sweet shelter dog North waits for rescue hero in Jackson

Friendly shelter dog North in Jackson awaiting rescue partner for second chance JACKSON, N.J. — Animal advocates are asking for help finding a rescue placement for a young dog named North who…

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Jackson Township turns 182 years-old today: Here’s how we got here

The Ocean County community, incorporated on March 6, 1844, has grown from farmland to one of the region’s fastest-growing municipalities. Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township is marking another year since its…

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Police Warn Public to Stay Out of Vacant Jackson School Recently Sold to Major Lakewood Yeshiva

Authorities say several arrests have already been made at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School following trespassing incidents tied to a social media trend. Jackson, NJ – Police in Jackson Township are…

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Ocean County approves new traffic signal projects in Lakewood, Berkeley, and Jackson

Upgrades include improved pedestrian safety, vehicle detection systems, and intersection lighting. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has authorized several traffic safety improvement projects designed to enhance road…

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New Jersey seeking continued overhaul of policing to limit use of force, increase de-escalation

Assembly measure mandates de-escalation, reporting, and medical aid standards in statewide reform effort TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing new police accountability legislation that would require the state Attorney General…

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Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics

A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…

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Jackson police increase patrols and ask public to report suspicious activity in wake of U.S. attacks on Iran

Township officials ask residents to report suspicious activity amid heightened security concerns. JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has announced it will conduct additional patrols and is urging residents to…

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Luxury meets momentum as Jackson Township real estate stays hot through February

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Homebuyers across Jackson Township closed out February with a flurry of sales, from multimillion-dollar estates to first-time-buyer condos. The standout? A seven-bedroom estate on Belaire Drive that sold…

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Expose it all! YouTuber who exposed Minnesota childcare talks fraud in Lakewood, New Jersey

A video that made it seem like YouTuber Nick Shirley was in Lakewood turned out to be wishful thinking after stirring debate online. Correction: This report has been updated to provide clarity…

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Former Director of Public Safety, Police Lt. Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Jackson Township

Joseph Candido claims former Chief Matthew Kunz ignored safety laws, mismanaged department operations, and retaliated after he reported violations. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A longtime Jackson Township police officer has filed a…

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Jackson Township to appoint former South Toms River Mayor Joseph Champagne as public defender

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to consider a resolution appointing Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Esq., a former South Toms River mayor and noted attorney, as the township’s next municipal…

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Manchester to introduce $4.7 million in bond ordinances for major water utility projects

MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Township Council is set to introduce a series of new ordinances totaling more than $4.7 million to fund major water utility infrastructure upgrades and authorize multiple contract…

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Internet outage forces Jackson School District to close Wednesday despite storm recovery efforts

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District was forced to close all schools Wednesday after a widespread internet outage left buildings without phones, email, or access to student information systems—an issue officials…

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The ‘Takeover of Jackson and Lakewood’ featured in latest Tyler Oliveira documentary

A YouTube filmmaker’s latest release ignites backlash and police response in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – A controversial video released this week by YouTuber Tyler Oliviera has triggered backlash from residents and…

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Jackson Township warns residents of towing and ticketing if you get stuck driving during state of emergency

Jackson Township, NJ – A snow-covered roadway could quickly become a costly mistake for drivers who ignore a newly declared emergency in Jackson Township, where officials say anyone who gets stuck during…

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Jackson School District closes Monday as winter storm halts travel

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson School District announced Sunday afternoon that all schools will be closed Monday due to the ongoing winter storm impacting Ocean County and much of New Jersey. The…

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