High School Filmmakers Sought for Film Festival
TOMS RIVER – New Jersey high school students may submit their original film for judging at the 2016 Annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival. The festival, now in its 10th year,…
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Meet The Chris Christie the Media Doesn't Want You To Know
Say what you want about Governor Chris Christie, but he’s always been a frontlines kind of guy, especially in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy here in New Jersey. On September 12, 2012,…
Pleasant Friday, but some wet weather ahead this weekend
Friday will be the warmest day in a while in New Jersey as we approach the midpoint of January. It’s expected to be a mostly sunny day with light winds and high…
N.J. teen singer is terrific in 'American Idol' Philadelphia auditions; recap
JACKSON — It seems as though New Jersey “American Idol” viewers will again have a talented local teen to support this season. Gianna Isabella, a 15-year-old belter from Jackson, kicked off Wednesday…
40-minute police chase results in gun, drug charges for Pa. man
TOMS RIVER — A Pennsylvania man was arrested early Wednesday morning after he led authorities on a 40-minute chase through Monmouth and Ocean counties, police said. The pursuit started at around 2:30…
Will N.J. escape the powerful storm expected to form in Atlantic?
Parts of northern New Jersey got brushed with a brief round of snow showers early Thursday, enough to whiten some roads during the morning commute. The snow should all be gone by…
Jan. 20: Ocean County Expected to Approve Senior Services Contracts
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to approve 35 competitive contracts for senior services throughout the county at its Jan. 20 public meeting. The contracts cover…
State of the Christie-Obama Bromance Not Looking So Great
The bromance once held between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama seems to be in a downward spiral this week as Christie tries to distance himself from hug-buddy Obama…
Jersyans among nation's biggest Powerball players, study shows
The mantra of the ever-hopeful lottery player, “you’ve got to be in it to win it,” is one that New Jersey residents have apparently taken to heart in the two months the…
Lakewood Couple Sentenced for Plot to Kidnap Jewish Man to Force Divorce
NEWARK-A husband and wife from Lakewood, New Jersey, were sentenced today for their roles in a conspiracy to kidnap a Jewish man and force him to give his wife a religious divorce,…
Flags At Half Staff for Fallen Officer
The governor’s office on Saturday ordered flags flown at half staff at all state buildings following the tragic death of a Jackson Township native and Port Authority officer. Officer Earmonn Mautone died…
Feb. 16: Portrayal of Civil Rights Advocate Madame C. J. Walker
TOMS RIVER – Dr. Daisy Century will portray Madame C. J. Walker, a 19th century entrepreneur and early civil rights advocate, during a speaking event from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16…
Give Kids a Smile Event
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Tess Torres Phone : 732-942-8400 Email: tess@jacksonorthodontics.com Local Dentist to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids (Jackson, NJ) – Local orthodontist, Dr. Miriam T. Furlong, will…
Freeholder Kelly: Political Appointment in Limbo
Freeholder Jack Kelly said this week that his political appointment by Governor Chris Christie is in limbo. Kelly is banking on the job at the parole board which pays members between $75,000…
PETA Takes Aim At Toms River's Beaver Trap & Kill Program
Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps which snap…
Weekly Blotter: Berkeley Township PD – Dec. 17, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016
The weekly blotter from the Berkeley Township Police Department: Fire Investigation – On December 17th at 6:17 p.m. a township garbage truck caught fire at the Municipal Garage. Patrolman D.J. Williams was…
BREAKING: Brick School District Professionals Executed at Reorg Meeting
BRICK-Led by education insider John Lamella, a Jackson Township School District Administrator, the newly seated Brick Township Board of Education members lined up all of the school district professionals and executed an…
Don't Let the Cold Weather Keep Your Golf Game from Being Up to Par
Up to Par Golf Center provides expert and novice golfers of Ocean County with the total golf experience at its indoor facility at One South Main Street in downtown Toms River. No…
Community Notice – Controlled Burning – Whiting Area in Manchester Township – Lacey Township Police Department – Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Controlled Burning – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has notified the Lacey Township Police Department that they will be conducting controlled burning this afternoon (Wednesday, January 6, 2016) in the Whiting area…
Guardianship Monitoring Program Information Session
Visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 2:00 pm to learn about becoming a volunteer for the New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program. Volunteers…