Expose it all! YouTuber who exposed Minnesota childcare talks fraud in Lakewood, New Jersey

A video that made it seem like YouTuber Nick Shirley was in Lakewood turned out to be wishful thinking after stirring debate online. Correction: This report has been updated to provide clarity…

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Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Cosby Jr. dies of possible overdose at 23 in Salt Lake City

RHOSLC star Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr dies at 23 after reported medical emergency SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake…

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Five charged after drugs gun and cash seized in Ocean County raid

Five Ocean County residents charged in multi agency narcotics and weapons probe TOMS RIVER, NJ – A coordinated investigation spanning multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of five Ocean County…

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Child rescued after snow pile igloo collapses in Lakewood during weekend blizzard

A young child was trapped for over an hour beneath a collapsed igloo before being rescued by emergency personnel in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – Emergency crews in Lakewood rescued a child…

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The ‘Takeover of Jackson and Lakewood’ featured in latest Tyler Oliveira documentary

A YouTube filmmaker’s latest release ignites backlash and police response in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – A controversial video released this week by YouTuber Tyler Oliviera has triggered backlash from residents and…

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Two Pennsylvania men charged after illegal car rally in Prince George’s County

Police say suspects tried to flee after swapping license plates; firearm recovered from vehicle. UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Police have charged two Pennsylvania men following a multi-agency operation targeting…

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More than 38,000 without power across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Widespread power outages continued across Ocean County Monday as blizzard conditions battered the region, leaving more than 38,000 customers without electricity, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.…

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Ocean County Commissioners announce new board appointments and reappointments for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a new round of appointments and reappointments to key county boards, advisory groups, and commissions, ensuring continued representation and leadership…

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Ocean County awards meal delivery contracts, extends plumbing services, and adjusts major construction projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved several new bid awards and change orders totaling more than $100,000 during its latest public meeting, covering a range of…

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Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…

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No Risk to Water Supply After Dead Geese with Suspected Avian Flu Found at Monmouth County Reservior

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — New Jersey environmental officials are monitoring an active outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, following reports of sick and dead birds at multiple locations…

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Lakewood dispatcher guides emergency birth before officers arrive

Lakewood, NJ – A routine Sunday morning turned urgent inside a Lakewood home when a woman in labor dialed 9-1-1 and realized there was no time to reach a hospital. On the…

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Lakewood school bus firms among 16 statewide cited for missing safety paperwork

TRENTON, NJ – Several Lakewood-based school transportation companies were among 16 operators across New Jersey cited by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for failing to submit mandatory safety documentation before…

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Lakewood Shomrim awarded $275,000 in federal funds through Rep. Chris Smith’s budget earmarks

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood’s volunteer public safety group, the Lakewood Shomrim, will receive $275,000 in new federal funding to modernize its radio communication infrastructure, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced this week. The…

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Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…

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Piscataway man admits to cocaine sales in Ocean County

Piscataway man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A drug investigation spanning multiple agencies and municipalities has ended with a guilty plea from a Piscataway man…

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Ocean County crews worked tirelessly push through massive snow and ice cleanup; It wasn’t lousy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials say road crews completed the bulk of snow and ice cleanup following last week’s powerful winter storm that blanketed the region, leaving behind days of…

Digital trail leads to prison for Ocean County man

Lakewood man sent to state prison for distributing child sex abuse material Lakewood Township, NJ – A Lakewood man who shared child sexual abuse material online was sentenced Friday to a decade…

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Drunk Driving Illegal Migrant Identified as “Lakewood Man” Gets Five Years in Prison for Serious Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 21-year-old Edwin Ramirez-Carranza of Lakewood has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to…

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Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst

LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…

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