Toms River’s 112 foot tall twin towers project to be heard by planning board

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project championed by Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo Hill” and his fellow “Mo Hill Republicans”, Kevin Geoghegan, Maria Muruca, Josh Kopp and builder Matt Lotano will transform…

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Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Sell Stolen Goods and Tax Fraud

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced James Bender, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland to one year and one day in federal prison, six months of home detention, and…

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Driver ejected during weekend crash in Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ – On Saturday, November 27, 2021, at approximately 6:04 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Pinewald Keswick Road and Crestwood Parkway in the…

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Johnstown woman struck by car in Toms River reported dead

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman who was struck by a car while crossing Hooper Avenue Friday night has died, police here say. The Toms River Police Department reported that on Friday,…

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Holiday magic has arrived for the season at Disney World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2021) – This holiday season marks the return of Candlelight Processional at EPCOT and a new holiday-themed after-hours event, “Disney Very Merriest After Hours,” at Magic Kingdom…

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Toms River’s split Republican parties sweep Democrats, sending Democrat Turnbach packing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Outspoken Toms River Democrat Terrance Turnbach, a criminal defense attorney was sent packing by Toms River voters Tuesday night. Turnbach, who prided himself on his recent social accomplishments…

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BlueClaws hosting Nightmare Before Christmas at First Energy Park Friday night

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on Friday, October 29th. The event is presented by RWJBarnabas Health…

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Have you ever wondered what the rail on the Lincoln Tunnel catwalk was for? Here it is

The Lincoln Tunnel which connects North Jersey to Midtown Manhattan opened to the public in 1937, but it wasn’t long before the New York Port Authority realized a problem. Police officers needed…

Government News·New York News·Tech and Gaming

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Massive Fire In Residential Building Kills At Least 46 In Taiwan

A residential and commercial building in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, caught on fire Thursday morning and killed at least 46 people, according to the local fire department, BBC News reported. The department told the…

US and World News

75-foot fishing boat runs ashore in Seaside Park

SEASIDE PARK, NJ (OCSN) – Another boat has washed up on the beaches of Seaside Park. Last week, police and firefighters rescued a sailboat crew that washed ashore. Overnight, first responders were…

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The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson Diner was…

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Grand jury indicts teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted three young girls, students

A Hudson County Grand Jury has indicted a Long Island man and teacher at the Infinity Institute in Jersey City for sexual assault of three female students – who were all 11…

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St. Mary’s County man’s favorite numbers pay off for $150k Powerball win

ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MD – (Maryland Lottery) – Eric Brown is a faithful Powerball player. He doesn’t care if the jackpot is $40 million or $600 million – he always buys a month’s worth…

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California, Maryland Man wins $150,000 Powerball Prize

MARYLAND – Although he missed the jackpot, St. Mary’s County resident Eric Brown is still celebrating a $150,000 third-tier Powerball win from the drawing on September 29. Wins $150,000 Powerball prize from Sept. 29th drawing…

Maryland News

Man charged for sexually assaulting young girl

UNION CITY, NJ (HCPO NEWS) – On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Charles D. Rodriguez, age 51, of Union City, on charges…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Camden says farewell to chief of detectives upon retirement

Camden, N.J. (CCPO NEWS) – Jeffrey S. Dunlap, Chief of Detectives at the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, is retiring, effective October 1st, announced Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. Dunlap’s career…

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Three taxi operators charged for insurance fraud

JERSEY CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit arrested three operators of multiple taxi businesses in Jersey City in connection with an insurance…

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A pair of Michael Jordan’s used underwear on the auction block at $1300

If you ever dreamed of owning a pair of NBA Hall of Famer and GOAT Michael Jordan’s worn underwear, now is your chance. Lelands Sports and Memorabilia starting bidding on a pair…

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Portnoy continues Wildwood Boardwalk Pizza Reviews with a Lime Rickey twist

WILDWOOD, NJ – Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy, the “pizza review guy” who hosts One Bite Pizza Review turned in his second review of Wildwood boardwalk pizza. Earlier this summer, Portnoy hit…

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Cori Bush justifies her $70,000 security detail while calling to defund the police

Cori Bush told reporters this week that she has an important role to play in Washington and said white supremacists are making death threats against her. Now she’s saying defund the police…

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