New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures

TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching thousands of…

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Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting winds continue to push the fire closer…

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Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…

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NJ lawmakers move to repeal diversity and inclusion instruction in public schools

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such lessons for…

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8-Year-Old Girl Accosted at Jersey Shore Target

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 24-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a disturbing incident involving an 8-year-old girl at a local Walmart,…

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Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated assault after authorities say he barreled through a red light at 106 mph, slamming into a vehicle driven by an off-duty…

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Ciattarelli vows to restore COLA, end Murphy’s handcuffing of cops if elected govenor

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli doubled down on his law enforcement platform during a meeting with Ocean County Retired Police & Fire Local 8, promising to reverse recent…

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Toms River man killed in ATV crash at notorious Jackson Clayton Pits

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 28-year-old man from Toms River was killed Saturday evening after crashing his ATV on a remote dirt trail behind the Pine Barrens Golf Course, authorities said. The…

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Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

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Brooklyn mother and two daughters killed in high-speed red light crash; driver indicted for manslaughter

BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn woman has been indicted on manslaughter charges after allegedly speeding through a red light and fatally striking a mother and her two young daughters in a crosswalk…

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New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

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Back in action: Brick Township Teen Center reopens with ribbon cutting and new features

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Teen Center has officially reopened at the Civic Plaza, welcoming students in grades 6 through 12 to a newly re-imagined facility packed with activities and…

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Another New Jersey off-shore wind farm goes under

ASBURY PARK, NJ — When you hear the name Empire Wind, you might think of Long Island and New York City, but the reality is, this New York based off-shore wind farm…

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‘Drowning in red tape’ Fishermen urge Elon Musk, DOGE to reform NOAA and save collapsing industry

MONTAUK, NY — A coalition of New England fishermen is calling on Elon Musk and the decentralized watchdog group DOGE to intervene in what it says is a regulatory chokehold by the…

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‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative commentator Mike Crispi issued a fiery rebuke of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, accusing the Republican hopeful of deception, financial mismanagement, and betrayal of the MAGA movement…

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GOP strategist Chris Russel with his partner, Amanda Woloshen Glass

Top New Jersey political strategist slams candidate over party boss rejection double-talk

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea is facing criticism from within his own party after a pair of social media posts appeared to contradict his campaign message of opposing political…

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New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection

BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a new full four-way stop will be implemented at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Chestnut Street starting Wednesday, April 16. The intersection,…

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Toms River fire leads to arson charge for 59-year-old man

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man has been charged with aggravated arson following a structure fire that occurred late Monday night at a residential complex on Route 166, Ocean County…

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Nurse pepper-sprayed 87-year-old dementia patient, left him unattended for 46 minutes

MANCHESTER, NJ — A licensed practical nurse and two other healthcare workers at a Manchester Township facility have been criminally charged following an incident involving an 87-year-old dementia patient who was pepper-sprayed…

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New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at several key intersections this week as Ocean County Engineering prepares to overhaul traffic light timing along West Bay Avenue, Lighthouse Drive, and…

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