Jackson Township turns 182 years-old today: Here’s how we got here

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The Ocean County community, incorporated on March 6, 1844, has grown from farmland to one of the region’s fastest-growing municipalities. Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township is marking another year since its…

March 6, 2026

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NJ Lawmaker Warns of “Progressive Fatigue,” Blasts Democratic Leadership

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Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia says New Jersey residents are growing frustrated with progressive policies under state leadership. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she calls…

March 6, 2026

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Ocean County approves new grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation

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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…

March 4, 2026

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Toms River School Board President Ashley Lamb and TR School Superintendent Michael Citta.

Toms River school board sued for hiring $850-per-hour lawyer tied to board president

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Board member alleges corruption, conflict of interest, and illegal spending amid district’s financial crisis TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Regional school board member is suing her own district, accusing fellow…

March 4, 2026

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New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling

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A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…

March 4, 2026

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Manchester Zoning Board Denies Mikvah Application After Months of Hearings

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MANCHESTER — After a series of hearings that stretched over several months, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny an application seeking to establish a mikvah inside a…

March 3, 2026

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Wawa launches summer hiring drive across New Jersey shore locations

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The company aims to fill hundreds of seasonal positions offering free Shortis, flexible hours, and summer perks. LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wawa, Inc. announced Monday the launch of its 2026 summer hiring campaign,…

March 2, 2026

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Skywatchers across New Jersey to witness rare blood moon early Tuesday

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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a deep red as it sets over New Jersey in the early morning hours of March 3. LAKEWOOD, NJ – A dramatic total lunar…

March 2, 2026

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Rita’s to mark first day of spring with free Italian Ice and new mystery flavor

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Chain celebrates March 20 with nationwide giveaway and limited-time PEEPS-inspired flavor. NEW JERSEY – Spring will officially begin with something sweet this year as Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard celebrates the…

March 2, 2026

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Former MLB pitcher sentenced to life without parole after murdering in-laws

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The onetime major league reliever was convicted of orchestrating a deadly 2021 ambush that killed his father-in-law. TAHOE CITY, CA – Former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini has been sentenced to…

March 2, 2026

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From starter homes to dream estates, Howell Township home sales heat up ahead of spring

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HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The final week of February brought brisk business to Howell Township and nearby towns, where homes sold fast and often above asking. Buyers competed fiercely across Monmouth and…

March 1, 2026

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NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime

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Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would make it a hate crime to display certain symbols historically associated with racism and violence, including the Confederate flag, Nazi…

February 27, 2026

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Greenbelt mom wins $50,000 prize on Maryland Lottery’s new $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game

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Maryland Lottery’s newest $50 game awards its first big win less than three weeks after launch. GREENBELT, MD – A Greenbelt mother has become the first major winner of the Maryland Lottery’s…

February 26, 2026

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Manchester to introduce $4.7 million in bond ordinances for major water utility projects

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MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Township Council is set to introduce a series of new ordinances totaling more than $4.7 million to fund major water utility infrastructure upgrades and authorize multiple contract…

February 25, 2026

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

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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…

February 25, 2026

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Driver hospitalized after car goes airborne off I-195 overpass, landing on Route 9 in Howell

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Police say the crash occurred late Tuesday morning when a vehicle went off the I-195 overpass and landed on Route 9 below. Howell, NJ – A driver was hospitalized Tuesday after her…

February 24, 2026

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

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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…

February 24, 2026

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More than 38,000 without power across Ocean County

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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.…

February 23, 2026

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Gas pump surprise delivers $50K win in Bethesda

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Gaithersburg nurse hits $50,000 jackpot while pumping gas in Bethesda GAITHERSBURG, MD – A routine stop for gas after work turned into a $50,000 payday for a Gaithersburg woman who scratched off…

February 20, 2026

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How much snow is New Jersey getting this weekend and when – Latest National Weather Service forecast

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for nearly all of New Jersey as forecasters warn of a powerful system expected to dump heavy snow…

February 20, 2026

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