MATES Students Clear Barnegat Bay of Abandoned Traps, Fishing Gear

The first day of Fall provided a picture perfect back drop for Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, to join with Nina Anuario, President of the Ocean County Vocational Technical Board…

Bail Reform Report: More than Half of Suspects Requested to be Detained by Prosecutor’s Office Released by Judge During Pretrial Hearing

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has compiled statistics for the first nine months of the 2017 calendar year relating to the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act that went into…

Toms River School District Celebrates Grand Opening of Grant-Funded Active Learning Center

In an event culminating months of efforts, Toms River Regional Schools hosted a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of a new Active Learning Center located at…

Today is National Taco Day. Where are the best deals?

This year it’s Taco Wednesday — because today is National Taco Day. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, restaurants in New Jersey and across the nation will be celebrating National Taco Day with taco…

Is Murphy’s lead over Guadagno shrinking in the race to replace Christie?

TRENTON — With Election Day just five weeks away, a new poll shows Democratic nominee Phil Murphy leads Republican Kim Guadagno by 14 percentage points in the race to succeed Gov. Chris…

Ocean County Airport Plans for Future; Meeting Aviation and Safety Needs

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Airport located off Route 530 in Berkeley Township has undergone numerous improvements since first being constructed in the 1960s. However, it’s focus remains the same, according to…

Man Awarded $750k for Slipping on Icey Seaside Heights Sidewalk

OCEAN COUNTY — A New Jersey man who cracked his skull and suffered brain injuries after slipping on an icy Seaside Heights sidewalk more than three years ago settled his lawsuit for…

Democrat Phil Murphy Just Confirmed his First Increase, Guadagno Responds

TRENTON-As the New Jersey race for governor heats up to a mild lukewarm temperature, Democrat Phil Murphy announced his first increase of perhaps many should he win the office in November. …

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Child Won’t Be Out of Prison Until he’s 82

FREEHOLD – A Lake Como man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in a New Jersey state prison for the repeated sexual assaults of a 7-year old girl. The defendant was sentenced…

Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…

Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Child

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest yesterday of ISTVAN MEHESZ, 58, of Monmouth Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. In a joint investigation conducted by Ocean County…

Ocean County, ravaged by heroin epidemic gets help from feds

Law enforcement officials in one of the New Jersey counties hardest hit by the opioid epidemic will now have access to funding and intelligence from state and federal agencies, including the DEA,…

Jackson Memorial Hosts State Police to Play Ball for Castellano Foundation

JACKSON-On September 15th, New Jersey state troopers went head-to-head with the Jackson Memorial High School varsity baseball team in a charity softball game held at Jack Munley Field. The event was to…

Toms River 11u All Star Champs Honored at Town Hall

While most of New Jersey was focusing on the Holbrook 12u Little League All-Stars at the Little League World Series this summer, the Toms River Little League 11u all-stars quietly secured a…

Investigator Looking Into Leaks of Employee Records by Toms River School Board

TOMS RIVER-A report in today’s Asbury Park Press revealed the Toms River School District is serious about learning who has been leaking confidential employment records to the media. According to the report,…

NJ Assemblyman Wants to End War With Nazi Germany; Allow Horse Drawn Sleighs to Travel Sleigh Bell Free

TRENTON-We’ve all heard stories about old laws being on the books that no longer apply to modern-day America, but one New Jersey State Assemblyman says it’s time for Trenton to start cleaning…

MTA worker who got lung disease after 9/11 cleanup awarded $369K

A New Jersey man who developed lung disease after working around Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has been awarded $369,000, according to a report. James Delman, now 63, of…

Ocean County Legislators Support Bill to Protect Seniors from Phone Scams

Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are putting their full support behind a legislative initiative to better protect consumers, most especially seniors, from telemarketing harassment.…

Phil Murphy Still Silent on NJ’s 2% Tax Cap

TRENTON — New Jersey’s 2 percent cap on police and firefighter arbitration awards must be renewed, or else taxpayers will see their services cut and property taxes rise, local government leaders said…

Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Torres Guilty on Political Corruption Charges

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty today to a criminal conspiracy charge for directing that city employees perform work at a private…

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