Bridgewater Grocery Trip Nets $1M Lottery Surprise

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County Lottery player won a $1 million top prize last week on the 100X Cash Blitz Scratch-Off ticket, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Monday. The winning $20…

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Pier Village at Long Branch in New Jersey, USA. Long Branch takes its name from the long branch or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.

Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands to the…

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Freehold bingo blast hits $106K jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a Monmouth County player. The $10 winning ticket…

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Heat wave expected to snap as storms bring cooler, wetter weekend to New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain…

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New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy

by Dr. Barbara Brummer As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast. The New…

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Extreme Heat, Poor Air Quality to Blanket New Jersey Through Mid Week

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A dangerous combination of extreme heat and worsening air quality is blanketing parts of New Jersey through midweek, as the National Weather Service and state environmental officials issue multiple…

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Seaside Park Bayfront kiddie beach closed due to high fecal bacteria levels

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has closed the bayfront kiddie beach at Fifth Avenue in Seaside Park due to high levels of fecal bacteria. Water…

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JCP&L Suspends Summer Shut-Offs as New Jersey Electricity Rates Increase 20%

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil Murphy’s failed clean energy agenda, but one…

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Popular Home Decor Box Store to Close Three New Jersey Locations Amid Bankruptcy Filing

PRINCETON, NJ – At Home, the Texas-based home decor and furniture retailer, has announced the closure of three of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader restructuring following a Chapter…

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New Jersey could soon have an official state nut

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state nut, if passed. New Jersey has entered the growing multi-billion-dollar global hazelnut industry, becoming the first…

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Juan Jesus Mejia Yanza arrested for deadly shooting in Howell Township

FREEHOLD – A man has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Howell Township last week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday.…

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Long Branch felon guilty of killing woman while eluding police

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has found a Long Branch man guilty on 18 charges stemming from an armed home invasion and fatal car crash that killed a passenger during…

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Gunfire on the beach leaves one dead at the Jersey Shore

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man found Thursday night near the shoreline at Pier Village, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. At approximately…

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Reports of gunfire cause panic at Long Branch Pier Village concert

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Chaos erupted at Pier Village on the Long Branch boardwalk when reports of gunfire sent crowds fleeing during a concert, according to local police. The disturbance occurred as…

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A mob enforcer with 7 confirmed kills wins election in New Jersey town

Englishtown, NJ – Former mob enforcer John Alite has estimated that he shot between 30 and 40 people, beat about 100 people with a baseball bat, and murdered 7 people. In a strange turn of…

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Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Holmdel Road Leaves One Injured, Driver Charged with DWI

Holmdel, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred on Holmdel Road near Longview Drive on June 3, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., resulting in significant injuries and traffic disruptions, according to…

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Union County player hits $5M top prize on lottery ticket

TRENTON, NJ — Three New Jersey Lottery players claimed scratch-off prizes of at least $1 million last week, including one Union County resident who won the top prize in the state’s highest-paying…

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Amish Teens at the Jersey Shore for Rumspringa Adventures Leave Locals Intrigued

The sandy beaches and bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore have long been a magnet for teens seeking summer thrills, but this spring, a surprising new group has joined the crowd: Amish…

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Asbury Park Man Charged in West Long Branch Bank Robbery

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a TD Bank branch in West Long Branch, authorities announced Saturday. Michael Miranda, 48,…

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Howell man found shot to death in vehicle identified as Rolando Acte Mejia

HOWELL, N.J. — Police are investigating the shooting death of a local man found inside a vehicle on White Street early Thursday morning, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from…

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