Pine Lake Park Mikvah Meeting Postponed after “Error” in Publishing Public Notice

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Manchester, NJ – A meeting of the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment set for Monday, September 29, was abruptly canceled after officials said the township failed to meet statutory notice requirements…

September 26, 2025

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State Monitor Blocks Lakewood School Board from Rehiring $7 Million Attorney

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State monitor blocks school board from rehiring high-priced lawyer again Lakewood, NJ – For the third time in six months, State Monitor Louise Davis has moved to block the rehiring of attorney…

September 24, 2025

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Lakewood parents indicted for murder of 3-month-old daughter

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Lakewood, NJ – A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted two Lakewood parents on murder charges in connection with the death of their three-month-old daughter earlier this year, prosecutors announced. Ruben…

September 11, 2025

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Motorcyclist killed after running red light in Lakewood crash

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Lakewood, NJ – A Toms River man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle slammed into a car after running a red light in Ocean County, according to police. Anthony Ferrentino, 33, was…

September 10, 2025

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ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…

August 12, 2025

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Parkway slows down through Brick and Lakewood, adding time to morning commute

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TRENTON — Commuters across New Jersey faced a series of disruptions Tuesday morning, with multiple disabled vehicles and traffic delays reported on major roadways. As of 7:48 a.m., a disabled truck on…

July 22, 2025

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Feds sue four New Jersey cities over sanctuary city protection for criminal migrants

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NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against four major New Jersey cities and their leaders, claiming their so-called “sanctuary” policies unlawfully obstruct federal immigration…

May 24, 2025

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Lakewood man sentenced to 12 years in prison for heroin distribution and weapons offenses

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 28-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a multi-agency investigation…

May 10, 2025

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Lakewood parents charged with murder in death of 3-month-old daughter

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson,…

May 8, 2025

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Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos

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Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…

April 29, 2025

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Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…

April 29, 2025

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Lakewood apartment fire displaces multiple families

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LAKEWOOD, NJ — A late-night apartment fire displaced several families in Lakewood on Saturday, prompting emergency evacuations but fortunately resulting in no injuries, authorities said. The Lakewood Police Department received reports of…

April 28, 2025

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

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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…

April 24, 2025

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Former New Jersey Governor McGreevey takes in $2.2M for Jersey City mayoral bid, aided by top Spadea consultant

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Former Gov. James E. McGreevey has surged ahead in the race to become Jersey City’s next mayor, racking up nearly $2.2 million in campaign contributions and showing a…

April 21, 2025

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Kari Lake axes $250M federal lease, slashes USAGM staff under Trump executive order

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kari Lake, senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announced the immediate cancellation of a $250 million, 15-year lease for office space on Pennsylvania Avenue, citing…

April 21, 2025

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Man busted with loaded gun and high-capacity magazine in Brick Township traffic stop

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Lakewood man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after Brick Township Police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop earlier this month, authorities announced.…

April 19, 2025

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Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist

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LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according…

April 5, 2025

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Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place

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LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating to ensure…

April 4, 2025

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Convicted Mafia Hitman Who Killed Six People Visits Lakewood

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Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed that former…

March 28, 2025

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Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

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Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

March 8, 2025

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