Rescue transfer gives shelter dog “Happy” a second chance at new life

A small dog leaves Ocean County facility for specialized senior sanctuary care. Ocean County, NJ – A small shelter dog named Happy has been transferred out of the Northern Ocean County Animal…

Monmouth County News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals·South Jersey News

As enery prices soar JCP&L urges New Jersey customers to seek bill help as winter protections end

Utility company highlights assistance programs and schedules in-person help event in Ocean County. Morristown, NJ – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is urging customers across New Jersey to explore available energy…

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Search party organized in Jackson for missing man at Colliers Mills on Sunday

Jackson, NJ – A renewed search effort is set to unfold Sunday morning in Jackson, where volunteers are being asked to gather and help locate Mortimer Wortman in the Colliers Mills area.…

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Myrtle Beach police warn of crackdown on illegal spring break pop-up party events

Officials say unpermitted gatherings will be shut down immediately as crowds arrive for spring break. Myrtle Beach, SC – As spring break crowds begin to arrive along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach…

Police Blotter·South Carolina News·Travel

NJ woman identified after fatal police shooting during medical call

NJ AG identifies woman killed in police shooting during medical call in Lacey Township LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a police-involved shooting during a medical call…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Falcon 9 set to lift 25 Starlink satellites as sonic booms and viewing possible along California coast

A pre-dawn launch from Vandenberg could bring visible streaks and sonic booms to coastal counties. VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX is preparing to launch 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit…

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First day of spring arrives in New Jersey: Here are the top 10 spots to hit before summer

The vernal equinox signals longer days and the start of peak outdoor travel across the state. Trenton, NJ – Spring officially began Friday morning as the vernal equinox marked a seasonal turning…

Central Jersey News·Mercer County News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Manchester school bus crash lawsuit filed over alleged stop sign violation

Manchester, NJ – A Manchester Township man has filed a lawsuit against the local board of education and a school bus driver, alleging negligence in a crash that left him with serious…

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Beloved tiger Jess dies weeks after Popcorn Park mourns loss of longtime bear

Lacey Township, NJ – A well-known animal refuge in Ocean County is mourning the loss of two longtime residents within weeks, as staff announced the death of Jess the tiger following a…

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NJ captains honored after rescuing stranded boater in overnight Barnegat Bay search

Waretown, NJ – Two Central New Jersey captains are being recognized for a late-night rescue that saved a 72-year-old boater after a daylong trip turned into a life-threatening ordeal in frigid waters.…

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Iran conflict stirs support, fear among New Jersey’s Iranian community, ire from Democrat leaders

As U.S. military action escalates overseas, Iranian Americans in New Jersey are expressing a mix of approval, anxiety, and concern for family members caught in the conflict. Bergen County, NJ – The…

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Jackson code officer sues township officials over alleged job retaliation tied to mayor’s code violations

A longtime Jackson Township employee says enforcement actions against a local official triggered reprisals, discipline, and threats to his job. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township code enforcement officer has filed suit…

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Jackson Township sued after police cruiser crash injures driver at intersection

A New Jersey lawsuit alleges reckless emergency driving led to a collision and injuries. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging a police officer caused a…

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New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict

NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…

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Bachelor Party Date Hogging Leads to Stabbing in Miami

A confrontation between friends visiting South Florida escalated into a stabbing on Ocean Drive, leaving both men hospitalized and one facing a felony charge. Miami Beach, FL – A Massachusetts man was…

Florida News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Man Who Killed Estranged Wife and In-Laws in Triple Murder Was Arrested and Released Weeks Earlier for Domestic Assault

Court records reveal suspect allegedly threatened to kill family weeks before fatal shooting, but he was released unsupervised by a North Jersey judge. Berkeley Township, NJ – Court records show the man…

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