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20-year-old charged after alleged inappropriate contact with teen

Lacey Township man charged with child exploitation offenses following multi-agency investigation Lacey Township, NJ — A 20-year-old Lacey Township resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged…

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Former Eckerd’s store in Forked River hits market for sale on busy Route 9

FORKED RIVER, N.J. – A former Eckerd’s drugstore building along Route 9 in Lacey Township has been listed for sale, offering investors or owner-operators a prime Ocean County retail site with strong…

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Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…

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New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Where Are No Kings Protests Scheduled Across New Jersey Today: A Complete List for Protesters and Counter-Protesters

No kings protests sweep New Jersey as activists call for democracy without dynasties NEWARK, NJ – Across more than 40 towns from Newton to Cape May, demonstrators are gathering under one banner…

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Democrats Killed New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Production, Now They’re Blaming Chris Christie

Vin Gopal falsely blames Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey nuclear plant shutdown TRENTON, NJ – State Assemblyman Vin Gopal ignited a political flare-up this week after claiming Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli helped…

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GOP urges New Jersey Democrat Majority to explore reopening Oyster Creek plant, nuclear power facilities

TOMS RIVER, NJ — State Senator Joe Pennacchio is calling for New Jersey officials to investigate the possibility of restarting or replacing the dormant Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Lacey Township,…

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Four charged after multi-agency heroin bust nets thousands of doses in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A three-month investigation into heroin distribution across Ocean County ended with four arrests and the seizure of more than 3,500 individual doses of the drug, prosecutors announced. Ocean…

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How Ocean County Can Be the Key to Ending New Jersey’s Energy Crisis as Company Unveils Plan to Reopen Shuttered Oyster Creek Power Plant

Holtec pitches nuclear-solar power vision for NJ as lawmakers weigh energy future Point Pleasant, NJ — In a high-stakes appearance before New Jersey’s top energy lawmakers last Thursday, Holtec International executives laid…

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Axe-wielding arsonist from Toms River sentenced to state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors announced Friday.…

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New Jersey faces power supply crunch after 2,700 MW in plant closures over eight years

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The shutdowns, which…

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Man arrested after firing illegal gun in fit of road in New Jersey out on bail reform days later

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident on Lacey Road and fleeing the scene, police said. He was…

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A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…

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New all-inclusive playground opens at Eno’s Pond County Park in Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County Park. The…

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Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…

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Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…

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