New Jersey Assemblyman Representing Lakewood Facing Foreclosure, IRS Leins on Million Dollar Home

Assemblyman Sean Kean faces foreclosure, IRS lien over Wall Township home Wall Township, NJ – A longtime New Jersey lawmaker is facing mounting financial pressure as a foreclosure action and a six-figure…

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Rabbi: Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish Encouraged to be "Shtickle Pioneers" to Settle Ocean County

Updated to replace Video broken link 3/19/2026 In November of 2016, at a national convention of Agudath Israel of America (AIOA), Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz decreed Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish community to become “schtickle…

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Teen suspect detained after knife-point robbery reported in Pine Lake Park section of Manchester

A juvenile was taken into custody one day after a victim fled a knife-point robbery in Manchester’s Pine Lake Park neighborhood. Manchester, NJ – A reported knife-point robbery in the Pine Lake…

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Lake Park grocery store sells $1M winning lottery ticket

North Palm Beach man wins $1M playing Holiday Ca$h scratch-off WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Palm Beach County man is celebrating a $1 million Florida Lottery win after playing the $1,000,000…

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Victim runs for safety after knife-point robbery in Pine Lake Park

Knife-point robbery in Manchester ends with teen in custody MANCHESTER, N.J. — A victim ran into a nearby home for safety after being confronted by a suspect armed with a knife during…

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Top New Jersey Dem Wants to Force School District Consolidation: Why Jackson and Lakewood Should Take Notice

Top New Jersey Education Senator Calls for Mandatory School District Consolidation New Jersey’s top Democrat overseeing education policy is now openly calling for mandatory consolidation of school districts, reigniting a controversial debate…

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Another Lakewood Teen Shot on East 4th Street Days After Deadly Shooting Investigation

An 18-year-old was shot Saturday in Lakewood as investigators examine whether the violence may be connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in the township last week. Lakewood, NJ – An 18-year-old…

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Palm Beach County man lands $1M scratch off jackpot

Palm Beach man scores $1M scratch off jackpot from Lake Park store WEST PALM BEACH, FL — A Palm Beach County man has become the latest Florida Lottery millionaire after claiming a…

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$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road

Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…

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Lakeland Substitute Teacher Arrested After Students Report Inappropriate Behavior

A Lakeland substitute teacher has been arrested after multiple middle school students reported inappropriate conduct during classroom incidents at two Polk County schools. Lakeland, FL – A substitute teacher working in Polk…

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Judge Overturns Brick Zoning Board Denial for Property Linked to Lakewood Child Killing Case

A Superior Court judge ruled the township improperly denied a variance request tied to a property owned by Naomi Elkins and a co-owner. Brick Township, NJ – A Superior Court judge has…

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Lakewood Zoning Board to Review Duplex Subdivision, Retail Building Variance

Board members will consider several development proposals including duplex housing, a retail building height variance, and a 16-unit residential subdivision. Lakewood, NJ – The Lakewood Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to…

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Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Lakewood Road in Toms River, Police Suspect Impaired Driving

Authorities say a suspected impaired driver lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic late Saturday night. Toms River, NJ – A woman was killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on Lakewood…

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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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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 grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation

Board of Commissioners greenlights public safety upgrades, municipal service contracts, and housing rehabilitation support for 2026. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide range of…

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Family launches fundraiser for boy killed in Lakewood robbery

Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal March 1 shooting. Lakewood, NJ – The family of Eduardo “Lalito” Miñon Inclán, a young boy tragically…

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Lakewood teen charged with murder in deadly Pearl Street shooting

A teenage suspect has been charged with murder after a male victim was fatally shot Sunday night in Lakewood. Lakewood, NJ – A teenager has been charged with murder and weapons offenses…

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14-year-old boy dead after being shot during armed robbery in Lakewood

A teenage perpetrator was gunned down Saturday night near Route 88; a suspect is in custody. LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot during what police believe was…