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Middle Township schools secure $40K literacy grant to reach families before kindergarten in Cape May Court House

Cape May Court House, NJ – Middle Township Public Schools will expand early childhood literacy access after securing a $40,000 state grant to deliver books, resources, and support directly to families with…

Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade

Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…

Middletown Schools Face Closures Without State Bailout as Money Flows into Districts Like Newark, Lakewood

No financial lifeline confirmed as district moves ahead while other NJ districts receive major aid or intervention Middletown, New Jersey — No state bailout is coming to prevent school closures in Middletown,…

New Jersey middle school teacher charged with sexual assault of minor

Washington Township teacher faces 8 charges in alleged sexual relationship with student Woodbury, NJ – A former Washington Township middle school teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual…

Mediterranean dining options expand across Toms River area

Growing number of Middle Eastern restaurants reflects demand for healthier cuisine Toms River, NJ – A growing number of Middle Eastern and halal restaurants are expanding dining options in the Toms River…

Asbury Park school teacher says district promotes women and minorities over white men in shocking lawsuit

“Monmouth County complaint claims teacher denied promotions based on race and gender.” Asbury Park, NJ – A longtime Asbury Park teacher has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city’s Board of Education,…

Jackson Passes Porta-Potty Ordinance Despite Pushback from Residents and Business Owners

A long-simmering fight over portable toilets exposed a deeper clash in Jackson over property rights, neighborhood quality of life, enforcement, and how far local government should go. Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township…

Brick Township Officials Defend Affordable Housing Plan as State Mandate Sparks Public Fears

BRICK, N.J. — Township officials laid out an extensive and, at times, contentious explanation of Brick’s affordable housing obligations during a recent public hearing, seeking to clarify widespread misconceptions while defending a…

Police response near Jackson middle school prompts alert, no threat found

Initial reports of armed individual trigger rapid response before incident traced to nearby home. Jackson, NJ – A reported armed individual prompted a heightened police response near the Jackson Township middle school…

Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey

An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…

Beloved Middletown Schools to Shut Down Due to District Budget and Financial Problems

District leaders say the move will save millions annually as enrollment declines and costs rise. Middletown, NJ – The Middletown Township Board of Education voted Thursday night to close three schools as…

Explosions Heard Overnight at Middletown Storage Facility

Residents near a Middletown Township storage facility heard loud overnight explosions as the FBI safely detonated explosive materials recovered during a federal investigation. Middletown Township, PA – Loud bangs heard overnight near…

Clay Township man accused of stealing $27,000 from elderly couple waives preliminary hearing

Prosecutors say the 67-year-old managed the couple’s finances and used their bank accounts for personal expenses. Ephrata, Pa. – A Clay Township man charged with defrauding an elderly couple of more than…

Teacher charged after knife found in desk drawer at Neptune Middle School

Officials say a large stainless-steel knife was discovered in the teacher’s desk drawer during a police investigation. Freehold, N.J. – A Point Pleasant Beach man employed as a teacher in Neptune Township…

Five numbers line up for $138K win in PA

Treasure Hunt ticket worth more than $138,400 hits in Westmoreland County MIDDLETOWN, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket worth $138,476 was sold in Westmoreland County for Tuesday’s drawing after matching…

Howell Township home sales for week of February 16, 202 6

HOWELL, NJ – The mid-February housing market in Howell Township and neighboring Freehold remained active, with several homes selling quickly and, in some cases, above asking price. From family-sized colonials to cozy…

Jersey players clean up with prizes soaring past half a million

Top New Jersey Lottery prizes reported during the past week Trenton, NJ – Eleven New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of $10,000 or more between Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, according to…

Wall Township scare at Wawa tied to false kidnapping alert

Wall Township, NJ – A late-night police response to a township Wawa escalated into a high-risk encounter after officers learned the suspect matched the description in a reported knife-point kidnapping alert —…

Wanted Toms River man detained after erratic overnight incident at Wall Township Wawa

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A middle-of-the-night police response to a disturbance at a Wawa convenience store led to the arrest of a wanted man from Toms River after officers determined he was…

Traffic stop leads to multiple warrant arrests across Wall Township

Warrants catch up to drivers in Wall Township WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A series of routine police encounters across Wall Township resulted in several arrests after officers discovered suspects wanted on outstanding…

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