Galloway Police Reel In Families for Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby

Dozens of children spent the day fishing alongside police officers at Patriot Lake, with some young anglers catching more than 30 fish during the annual community event. Galloway Township, NJ – The…

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Nonprofit Wrestling Foundation to Host Community Business Showcase in Toms River

The New Jersey Pro Wrestling Foundation will bring together local families and small businesses for a community event and vendor showcase at the First United Methodist Church this August. Toms River, NJ…

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Little Steven’s MonmouthNJ 250 Concert Postponed Due to Dangerous Heat

Officials postponed Friday’s free MonmouthNJ 250 concert featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul as heat index values are expected to reach up to 110 degrees over the holiday weekend. Freehold,…

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Four Indicted in Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Edgewater Spas, Prosecutor Says

Authorities allege four New York residents carried out or helped plan a pair of armed robberies at spas along River Road in Edgewater, leading to a 13-count indictment. Edgewater, NJ – Four…

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N.J. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Reveals Mystery Illness That Kept Him Out of Congress for Nearly Four Months

The New Jersey congressman said he was hospitalized for depression and returned to the House Tuesday after missing more than 100 votes since March. Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a…

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Army Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Briefing Given to NJ Family After Soldier’s Suicide

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a New Jersey soldier who died by suicide in South Korea, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over claims that the Army…

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NJ AG Charges 63 in $8 Million Auto Theft Ring Shipping Luxury Vehicles to West Africa

Authorities allege the statewide criminal enterprise stole more than 90 luxury vehicles, using home burglaries to obtain key fobs before trafficking the vehicles overseas. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General,…

Emergency Foster Needed for 4-Year-Old German Shepherd After Shelter Intake

German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey is urgently seeking a foster home for Camilla, a 4-year-old German Shepherd who needs a quiet place to decompress after entering the rescue program. New Jersey…

Pets and Animals

Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County

Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…

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Brick Father, Son Sold Cocaine on the Dark Web, Prosecutor Says

Authorities say an intercepted cocaine shipment purchased through the dark web led investigators to uncover drugs, firearms, and $34,000 in cash at a Brick Township home. The elder suspect has since been…

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Clifton Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Seriously Injured in Stabbing

Police say a 62-year-old Clifton resident suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the neck and head, leading to the suspect’s arrest. Clifton, NJ – A Clifton man has been charged with…

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Judge Tosses Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Livingston Police Department

A federal judge dismissed a wide-ranging civil rights lawsuit accusing the Livingston Police Department of constitutional violations, finding the complaint failed to state a legally viable claim. Newark, NJ – A federal…

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NJ Bill Could Penalize Towns That Don’t Build More Housing With Less Priority for State Grants

Legislation advancing in the State Senate would give municipalities preferential access to state grants and other funding if they adopt zoning changes that allow for denser residential development. Trenton, NJ – New…

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Federal Judge Rejects NJ Sex Offender’s Bid to End Megan’s Law Registration, Parole Restrictions

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Hudson County man seeking to end his Megan’s Law registration and parole supervision for life, ruling the defendants are protected by legal immunity.…

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NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy

Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…

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Mexican Migrant Charged for Aggravated Arson in Ocean County

A 40-year-old Mexican citizen was booked into the Ocean County Jail Friday on a second-degree aggravated arson charge and is being held without bail, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…

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DNA Links Body Found Nearly 50 Years Ago to Missing Maryland Man

New Jersey State Police have identified a homicide victim found in Cumberland County in 1979 as a 20-year-old Baltimore man and are now seeking the public’s help to solve the decades-old case.…

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NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays

A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…

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Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…

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Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials

A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…

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