Matawan Schools Reopen After Phone Threat Triggers Districtwide Lockdown

Authorities say students and staff are safe after investigators determined the threat against Matawan Regional High School was not credible. Matawan, NJ – Students returned to class Tuesday at Matawan Regional High…

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Brick Resident Says Writing is on the Wall for New Jersey Congressman Who Has Been on Capitol Hill for 45 Years

Republican candidate Rob Canfield says major primary losses for sitting members of Congress signal growing voter frustration with long-serving politicians. Freehold Township, NJ – Republican congressional candidate Rob Canfield said recent primary…

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New Jersey Restaurants We Said Goodbye to in 2025

Several well-known restaurants across New Jersey closed their doors in 2025, ending decades-long runs and leaving noticeable gaps in local dining scenes. Rumson, NJ – A number of longtime restaurants and popular…

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Wall Township Crash: Brick Woman Killed In Three-Vehicle Collision On Route 70

Authorities say three drivers were hospitalized after the Thursday evening crash at Route 70 and Morningstar Road. Wall Township, NJ — A woman from Brick Township was killed in a three-vehicle crash…

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New Jersey Dems Want Remote School Learning Day During Election to Replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress

Legislation would permit a one-day switch to virtual instruction for students whose schools serve as polling places during a special congressional election. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Regardless of Gender

Legislation would expand New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law to protect workers of any gender experiencing menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it illegal…

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Route 35 turns deadly as Neptune woman struck and killed before dawn

Neptune woman, 24, struck and killed in Route 35 crash before dawn FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune Township woman was struck and killed early Thursday morning in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash along…

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

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…

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Dog stabbed during domestic dispute recovering but being treated as “evidence” by legal system

Monmouth County SPCA says the rescued dog is healing physically but struggling emotionally during long-term confinement. Freehold, NJ – A dog named Trouble, who survived a stab wound during a domestic dispute,…

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Long Branch man pleads guilty to fatal 2025 stabbing on Broadway

Prosecutors say the defendant faces 26 years in state prison for killing 35-year-old Eren Kurkcu. Long Branch, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a 22-year-old Long Branch man…

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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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Downtown Toms River addiction re-entry center shuts down after two years

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation has closed its Ocean County location in Toms River and shifted services to its Neptune office in Monmouth County. Toms River, NJ – The New Jersey Reentry…

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Eight arrested in Wall Township including four DWI charges

Wall Township police arrest eight in weeklong sweep including multiple DWI charges WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Eight people were arrested over a seven-day span in Wall Township on charges ranging from driving…

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Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

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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…

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Luxury meets momentum as Jackson Township real estate stays hot through February

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Homebuyers across Jackson Township closed out February with a flurry of sales, from multimillion-dollar estates to first-time-buyer condos. The standout? A seven-bedroom estate on Belaire Drive that sold…

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

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…

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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…

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Route 13 bridge over Point Pleasant Canal to reopen Saturday after emergency repairs

NJDOT says the Loveland Town Bridge will resume full service February 28 following safety work on its support cables. Point Pleasant, N.J. – The Route 13/Bridge Avenue Bridge connecting Point Pleasant and…

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