Sewer Problems Delay Major Synagogue Project on Whitesville Road in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to grant a one-year extension to Khal Nachlas Avos, Inc. for a previously approved house of worship planned along Whitesville Road near…

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Third Straight Night of Storms Pounds New Jersey, Thousands Lose Power as Flooding and Fallen Trees Reported

New Jersey – Powerful thunderstorms swept across New Jersey overnight for the third straight night, bringing intense lightning, damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall, and widespread reports of downed trees and flooded roadways.…

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Second Round of Severe Storms Leaves Nearly 90,000 JCP&L Customers Without Power Across New Jersey

New Jersey – A second round of severe thunderstorms moved across New Jersey beginning around 10 p.m. Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, thunder and frequent lightning that continued for several…

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More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms

Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…

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Severe Storms Leave Nearly 200,000 FirstEnergy Customers Without Power Across New Jersey

Power outages surged to nearly 200,000 customers Friday night after severe thunderstorms swept across New Jersey following a day of dangerous triple-digit heat, with Ocean County remaining under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch…

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Judge Rejects Bid to End Lawsuit Over Lakewood Development Next To Senior Community

A Superior Court judge has denied Leisure Village Association’s request for summary judgment, allowing its lawsuit challenging a controversial Lakewood Planning Board approval for a 28-unit residential development to continue. LAKEWOOD, N.J.…

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Gov. Sherrill Asks New Jersey to Turn Down the AC and Reduce Energy Usage During Heat Wave

With dangerous heat expected through Saturday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged residents to conserve electricity, lower their utility bills through off-peak usage, and take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Trenton, NJ – Gov.…

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Parents of Teen Killed by Drunk Driver After Leaving Silverton Firehouse Party Sue Fire Company

The lawsuit alleges an underage driver was served alcohol at a party hosted at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company before a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso. TOMS RIVER,…

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Huge Crowd Shows as Toms River’s America 250 Celebration Featured Live Music and Fireworks on the Beach

More than 1,200 people packed Shelter Cove Park for Toms River’s America 250 celebration, capping weeks of political controversy over whether the Independence Day event would happen at all. TOMS RIVER, N.J.…

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Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

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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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Berkeley Township Warns Residents as Heat Index Could Reach 110 Degrees This Week

Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for dangerously high temperatures expected from Wednesday through Sunday, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 110 degrees. Berkeley Township, NJ – Berkeley…

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Five $100K lottery wins ignite massive winning week across New Jersey

Twelve winning tickets worth at least $10,000 were sold across the Garden State in just seven days. TRENTON, N.J. — Five $100,000 lottery prizes highlighted a week of big wins across New…

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New Jersey County Fair Season Is Here: A Regional Guide to Summer Fun Across the Garden State

From hot air balloons and demolition derbies to farm animals, fireworks, and carnival rides, county fair season is returning across New Jersey with something for every age. New Jersey’s county fair season…

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Free Children’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach

Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach Thursday evening as Toms River launches its summer children’s concert series with a free performance by popular family entertainer Mr. Ray. Toms River will kick…

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Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat

Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…

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Pennsylvania Woman Sues Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Over Fall Near Shore Attraction

A Pennsylvania woman claims a hazardous sidewalk condition near Jenkinson’s Boardwalk caused a fall that left her with severe and permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed in Ocean County. A visitor…

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Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer

Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…

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New Egypt High School, Plumsted School District Sued Over Alleged Student Assault

A lawsuit filed in Ocean County claims a New Egypt High School student suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by another student despite alleged prior threats and warnings. A civil lawsuit filed…

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South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township

A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…

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