Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…

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New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

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Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off

TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…

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One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

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Guinness World Record holder, New Jersey’s Kingda Ka, world’s tallest roller coaster to be demolished

JACKSON, N.J. — If you were excited to hear news about a re-envisioned Kingda Ka rollercoaster making a debut in the future at Six Flags Great Adventure, you’re about to be disappointed.…

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Kingda Ka to be Imploded in February as Park Clears Path for Future at Great Adventure

If you’ve ever visited Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, chances are Kingda Ka was the ride you talked about long after leaving. Towering over the park at a staggering 456…

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New Jersey firefighters battle nine major wildfires across the state

TRENTON, N.J. — Firefighters across New Jersey are battling nine major wildfires that are causing heavy smoke and low visibility across multiple counties. The fires, burning in areas from Cumberland to Essex…

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Camden County Wildfire Creating Smoke Conditions Across the State

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has reached 90% containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Residents as far as…

Another New Jersey Elementary School is Closing Because of Phil Murphy’s New Equity Based Funding Formula

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s quest for ‘educational equity’, another neighborhood elementary school is being forced to closed. This comes weeks after the Rosenauer Elementary school in…

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What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…

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Two Men Charged for DWI in Wall

Wall Township, NJ — Wall Township Police made two arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Saturday, August 3, following separate traffic incidents. Patrolman Wayne Jackson arrested Riley A. Coll, 19, of…

New Jersey Man Who Left Baby to Die in Hot Car Released Under Bail Reform

LAKEWOOD, NJ— A young child died after being left in a hot vehicle for an externded period of time last week in Lakewood Township. That man was later released after a pre-trial…

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Child Dead After Being Left in Scorching Car in Lakewood for Two Hours

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead in nearby…

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Uber Offers Drivers Premium for Pickups in Lakewood Area

Uber Offers Premium for Jobs in Lakewood Area Lakewood, NJ – An Uber driver shared a Reddit post displaying an incentive offered by the company to take rides in Lakewood and neighboring…

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Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…

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New Jersey School Districts Selling Off Schools, Even Trees to Make Ends Meet Under Murphy Cuts

JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts his new S2 school funding formula as a major success that fully funds education in New Jersey. However, it’s also forcing some districts…

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Wall Police Make Multiple DWI, DUI Arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Wall Township Police Department reported several incidents involving driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession over the past week, resulting in multiple arrests across various locations in the township.…

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Live Music at Johnson Park Kicks Off Fourth Of July Holiday

Jackson, NJ — The Fourth of July celebration starts early in Jackson with a Wednesday night live concert at Johnson Park. On Wednesday, the Shore Syde Band will grace the stage at…

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Daughter of Fallen New Jersey State Trooper Graduates With Full Support of Law Enforcement Community

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ—In a heartfelt tribute, the New Jersey State Police celebrated a poignant milestone as Julianna Castellano, daughter of the late Trooper Marc Castellano, graduated from Freehold Township High School yesterday.…

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Pittsburgh Man Charged with Multiple Burglaries in Allegheny County

Allegheny County Police have charged Shawn Jackson, a 37-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, with several felony offenses following his alleged involvement in multiple burglary incidents across the county. The investigation began on June…

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