Lakewood man charged with repeat drunk driving, operating vehicle on suspended license

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A Lakewood man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly driving under the influence while his license was suspended from a prior DWI conviction, according to Ocean County jail…

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Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight

Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…

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Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

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Lakewood Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to 100 MPH Crash that Injured Police Officer

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man accused of leading police on a 100 mph chase through Lakewood before crashing into a patrol car and injuring an officer is facing up to five years…

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Teen struck by Lakewood school bus on Sunday remains critical

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenage girl from Jackson remains in critical condition after she was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning. The collision happened at…

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Lakewood man sentenced to six years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in state prison for causing a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

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Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

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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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Wawa ticket wins $400K as scratch-off blitz hits Ocean County

Powerball shopper hits $1 million as wave of lottery wins sweep New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — A quiet stop at a Rio Grande grocery store turned into a million-dollar moment for one…

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If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

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Traffic in Lakewood a Mess Today After Downed Pole Shuts Down Route 9 Downtown

LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. – Traffic in and out of Lakewood is usually pretty congested, but today, it’s a worst case scenario. A downed utility pole and wires have forced the closure of…

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Lakewood man charged with setting three fires, including house blaze

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson and two counts of arson after investigators linked him to three separate fires reported late Saturday night, authorities announced. Ocean…

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Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…

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Ex-Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in bribery scandal

Former Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in public contract bribery scheme Trenton, NJ – A former Morris County Freeholder has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for…

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Lakewood man scores $1M Powerball win at local gas station

Lakewood man hits $1 million Powerball prize in Chautauqua County LAKEWOOD, NY – A Chautauqua County resident is celebrating a massive win after claiming a $1,000,000 second-place prize in the Powerball drawing…

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Ocean County Lucky 7 Deli delivers million-dollar scratch-off win

Ocean County man hits $1 million jackpot on $10 scratch-off at Lakehurst deli TRENTON, NJ – A Lakehurst convenience store just sold its luckiest ticket yet after a $10 scratch-off purchased last…

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$100K Mega Millions ticket sold in Sandy Lake as $983M jackpot hits in Georgia

SANDY LAKE, PA – A Mega Millions ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Mercer County for Friday’s drawing, just before the game’s nearly billion-dollar jackpot was finally claimed in Georgia. The winning…

Seven vehicles vanish in three nights across Howard County

Carjackers target suburbs in overnight spree across Howard County COLUMBIA, MD — A string of overnight vehicle thefts swept through multiple Howard County neighborhoods this week, with at least seven cars reported…

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Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…

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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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