No, Restaurants in New Jersey Do Not Have to Close at 8pm

TRENTON-One of the confusing items circulating social media today is the notion that restaurants have to close at 8 as per New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order #104. Here’s what the…

March 19, 2020

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Berkeley Township Mayor: It’s important to keep our parks open

Government News·Ocean County News

BAYVILLE-While towns like Toms River have opted to block residents from township parks, except for the pay to use Bey Lea Golf Course and the Winding River Skating Center, Berkeley Township Mayor…

March 18, 2020

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No Mo’ Parks for Now in Toms River

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News

Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill and The Township of Toms River has announced it will close all parks and playgrounds due the ongoing coronavirus shutdowns. “In following with Governor Murphy’s guidelines regarding…

March 17, 2020

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Ocean County Sheriff: There is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey…Here are the Facts

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy today told residents of Ocean County there is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey and that comments made by Governor Phil Murphy and his…

March 17, 2020

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New Jersey Restaurant Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s to Hell and Back Shuts Down

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER-After investing over $2,000,000 into a restaurant in the same spot as a once-popular Italian restaurant, Toms River philanthropist and commercial real estate investor Jeremy Grunin has apparently lost his investment.…

March 17, 2020

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New Jersey Extends Drivers Licenses, Registrations and Inspections for Two Months

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton have announced that due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect the public, the MVC will extend expiration…

March 16, 2020

1 min read

Today’s New Jersey Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 3-16-20

Government News·Health and Wellness

Here’s the latest update from the New Jersey Department of Health regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Sunday, March 15th , 2020 at 5pm. Get the latest information regarding…

March 16, 2020

1 min read

AG Grewal: Price Gouging Businesses Will Face Serious Consequences

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NEWARK – As New Jersey continues to take measures to address the COVID-19 outbreak, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) today warned residents to beware of…

March 12, 2020

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Ocean County School Districts Coronavirus Preparedness Plans Recommended by Department of Health

Community News·Ocean County News

Students across Ocean County on Monday received a letter from faculty members asking parents to complete surveys regarding possible school closures due to the Coronavirus. The districts say the letter was a…

March 10, 2020

1 min read

Report: Pelosi Security Points Gun at Trump Supporters From New Jersey Rooftop

Politics

by Blackwire Media [Blackwood, New Jersey] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stumped in South Jersey Saturday on behalf of U.S. House Rep. Donald Norcross in his campaign for re-election. Pelosi was joined by…

March 3, 2020

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Afghanistan War Veteran Dan Leonard is Running For Ocean County Freeholder

Community News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Dan Leonard, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteranwho most recently served three years as a volunteer on the Toms River Regional School board has announced he is running for Ocean County…

March 3, 2020

1 min read

McGuckin, Catalano Put Weight Behind Congress Candidate with Long Rap Sheet

Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-New Jersey 10th District Assemblymen Gregory P. McGuckin and John Catalano are putting their weight and influence behind a convicted shoplifter once arrested for drug possession for Congress in the state’s…

February 27, 2020

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Jackson Mayor Healing Party Wounds Through Public Contracts

Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

JACKSON-It hasn’t even been one year since Lacey resident Frank B. Holman, III, not to be confused with Frank B. Holman, Jr., took control of the Ocean County Republican party, but scars…

February 25, 2020

3 mins read

They’re a Danger, So Have Their Guns Taken Away (All of them?)…

Government News·New Jersey News

ANOTHER LAW PASSED September 1, 2019 quietly passed for many of New Jersey’s citizens. The day-to-day operations and ins and outs of living in the Garden State serves our legislature and executive…

February 14, 2020

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Holman Reappoints Jackson Mayor to County Screening Committee

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Politics

JACKSON-In New Jersey politics, anything can happen at any time and usually when it does happen, there’s absolutely no shame involved. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, a longtime ally of former GOP Chairman…

February 11, 2020

3 mins read

Who is Frank Holman and Why is He Trying to Negotiate A Settlement To Jackson’s Civil Rights Lawsuits?

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

JACKSON-When Frank B. Holman, III, of Lacey Township put his hat in the ring between the Jackson Township municipal government and Agudath Israel of America, a Jewish civil rights organization that defends…

February 10, 2020

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Freeholder Vicari Pressure on Trenton Returns $1.47 Million to Ocean County Seniors

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Despite efforts by the Murphy administration to cut critical funding to Ocean County schools and senior citizens, hard work and determination by Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari have paid off. Vicari…

February 6, 2020

2 mins read

Report: Facebook Shuts Down Rise Up Ocean County Permanently

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-After months of efforts to shut down a Facebook page operating in Ocean County deemed as anti-Semitic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal today announced that Rise Up…

February 5, 2020

1 min read

New Jersey Health Department Issues Guidance on Coronavirus Risks

New Jersey News

The New Jersey Department of Health has updated 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) guidance for the management of health care workers, employees and K-12 and university students who have traveled to China in the…

February 4, 2020

3 mins read

Jackson Township Hires Lakewood Zoning Board Law Firm as General Counsel

Government News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has hired Gregory P. McGuckin as the township attorney to replace Jean Cipirani for 2020. McGuckin, a New Jersey Assemblyman and transition team leader for Toms River Mayor…

January 31, 2020

1 min read

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