JACKSON-The township council of Jackson which has drafted a large number of ordinances aimed to curb the growth of Orthodox Jews here is now singing a different tune after it …
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Freeholders: Bergdahl is a Deserter who Doesn’t Deserve Medals, Back Pay
by Your Newsby Your Newsby The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari, Gerry Little PRIVATE BOWE BERGDAHL is a deserter and should be treated as such, not awarded $300,000 in back pay …
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VAAD Denies Claim of Backing Jackson School Board Candidate
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD-The Lakewood VAAD, an influential community council serving Orthodox residents here has denied claims that it had endorsed any candidates in the recent Jackson Township School Board election. In that …
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Jackson Residents Overwhelmingly Vote Dey Back on School Board
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON-Sharon Dey, a long time school board member who narrowly lost her re-election bid in 2016 came back strong on Election Day to win her 2017 election campaign. Also winning …
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Jewish Voting Bloc Snubs Guadagno, Calls State PBA Director of Government Affairs a “Nazi Forerunner”
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD-This year, the influential Lakewood VAAD, a council of Orthodox religious, community and business leaders snubbed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and announced their endorsement of Democrat Phil Murphy. In a …
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JACKSON-Today, the Jackson Township Police Department reported a depiction of a swastika and penis dragged into mulch at the township-owned Woodlane Park and Mayor Michael Reina condemned the incident. “The …
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County Connection Hosts Veterans Event Nov. 8
by Your Newsby Your NewsTOMS RIVER – With more than 60,000 veterans calling Ocean County home, veteran service organizations will hold a meet and greet event at the County Connection at the Ocean County …
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Lakewood Vaad Endorses Wall Street Millionaire Phil Murphy for Governor
by Your Newsby Your NewsLAKEWOOD-The influential council of the Lakewood VAAD has endorsed Wall Street Millionaire Phil Murphy for Governor in next week’s election. The VAAD citied Murphy’s long and deep connections to the …
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AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity
by Your Newsby Your NewsTRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official …
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Jackson Councilman: No Plan to Ban Portable Toilets After Complaint Against Orthodox
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON-The Jackson Township council has appeared to have chosen to hold it in this time when it comes to legislating behaviors associated with its growing Orthodox Jewish population. Last week, councilman …
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Cash Strapped Toms River Republicans At Odds Over Out of Town Campaign Fundraiser
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER-Four years ago, the Toms River Republicans raised nearly $30,000 for their council re-election campaign. This year, under new leadership, the club has raised just over half of that, …
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Attorney General Charges Jersey Town Council for Civil Rights Violations; Seeks to Take Back $3.4 Million in Green Acres Funding
From the Office of Christopher Porrino, NJ Attorney General TRENTON – Likening the conduct of Mahwah township officials to 1950s-era “white flight” suburbanites who sought to keep African-Americans from moving into …
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Jackson Man Who Took Teen to Ohio Charged by Police
by Your Newsby Your Newsby Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On October 13th the Toms River Police Departments Criminal Investigations Bureau and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit initiated an investigation related to …
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Volunteers and Platinum Sponsors Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation help create third free Jersey Shore Makerfest for educators and community members from around region The community is invited to attend …
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Toms River Democrats Fire Salvo of Claims at Republican School Board Candidates
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER-Democrat backed school board members Michael Horgan, Steve Kaczala and Michele Williams fired the opening salvo in a contested race for control of the Toms River School Board last …
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Berkeley Township Adds Veteran Only Parking at Town Hall
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBERKELEY TOWNSHIP-While many in the United States were discussing whether or not NFL players should be taking a knee during the national anthem, Berkeley Township elected officials were thinking about …
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A U.S. Army general explained to NFL players indirectly why Americans stand for the flag after widespread protests this weekend across the league. “It’s important to remember that our military …
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New Jersey Lt. Governor Guadagno: Saluting American Flag is a No-Brainer
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON-Kim Guadagno is the Lt. Governor of New Jersey and she’s hoping she can soon be elected as the next governor of the Garden State, and today, she spoke out …
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Watch as U.S. Marine Burns All Of His Pittsburgh Steeler Memorabilia
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJim Heaney, a U.S. Marine who served in Beirut is gaining notoriety today after joining in on the #NFLBurnNotice campaign calling on former NFL fans to burn their gear. Heaney …
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Initial reports were that the entire Pittsburgh Steelers football team would forego the pregame national anthem for their game in Chicago after comments from President Donald Trump set a firestorm …
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by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – An investigation launched earlier this year prompted by a spike in shootings in Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune Township, resulted in the arrests …
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In NJ Congressman Smith Supports Strengthening of U.S. Military
From the Desk of Congressman Chris Smith Marking the opening of the New Jersey National Guard’s new 86,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art training facility in Sea Girt, N.J., keynote speaker Rep. …
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HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of …
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JACKSON-On July 11, at approximately 11:30 pm Officer Travisano responded to a motor vehicle crash on East Veterans Highway, near the intersection of Dunhill Road. The driver indicated he picked …
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JAMESBURG — A borough councilman allegedly had cocaine on him when he crashed his pickup on Friday afternoon, according to records. Thomas Busco Jr., 49, was charged by Jamesburg police …