Toms River offers summer paddleboarding and bodyboarding camps for kids

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation is teaming up with Coastline Adventures to host a series of youth summer camps focused on water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding and bodyboarding, at two…

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White Turkey Deli dishes out $30K in surprise lottery hit

NEW MILFORD, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player has won a $30,000 prize on the 30X Cash 10th Edition scratch-off game, according to official lottery results posted on May 22. The winning…

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Mystery surrounds disappearance of 16-year-old girl in DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Maryland Avenue NE earlier this month has been reported missing, prompting an active search across the District. Jasslyn Santos was last…

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New York Morning Crash Report: Multiple Incidents Slow Traffic Along Major Highways

NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York commuters faced numerous traffic disruptions Friday morning due to a series of crashes, disabled vehicles, and lane closures on several major roadways across the state. At…

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No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement

“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…

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NJ Transit strike days tickets only good until Saturday night

NEWARK, N.J. — If you have unused NJ Transit tickets from during the worker’s strike last week, you only have 36 hours to use them before they’re expired forever. NJ Transit announced…

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Car hit by train in New Jersey flees scene missing trunk and bumper

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A driver fled the scene after their vehicle was struck by a train, leaving behind the trunk and rear bumper, according to the Fair Lawn Police Department. The…

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Jesse Watters slams rise in left-wing violence as political tensions escalate

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fox News host Jesse Watters sounded off on Thursday night over a string of violent incidents across the United States that he linked to far-left activism, accusing the…

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Ocean County extends lease on downtown library pop-up kitchen feeding the homeless

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Library has announced it will continue to host the JBH Soul Kitchen inside the Toms River branch of the Ocean County library, which has been…

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New Jersey driver intentionally drove into oncoming traffic killing elderly man, police say

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A 24-year-old Ridgefield Park man has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault after investigators determined he deliberately crossed into oncoming traffic and caused a serious crash Wednesday morning,…

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Could New Jersey’s Energy Answer be Found in Nuclear Fusion? Lawmakers

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the development of fusion energy across the state through a new incentive-based tax credit program. The Senate…

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Josh Gottheimer totally against school vouchers, vows to fight GOP bill on Capitol Hill

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey voiced firm opposition this week to a proposed federal school voucher program that would direct public funds toward private school tuition, as House…

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Walmart to lay off 1,500 people, including 500 in New Jersey

HOBOKEN, NJ — Walmart is cutting approximately 1,500 jobs from its Global Tech division as part of a corporate restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving decision-making, the company confirmed Wednesday.…

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“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour

Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…

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Three arrested in multi-state investigation tied to activity surrounding April 26 Myrtle Beach shooting

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department has arrested three individuals on firearm-related charges as part of a broader investigation connected to criminal activity surrounding the April 26 shooting on…

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Florida man found guilty of kidnapping and assault after violent 2023 crime spree targeting wife and children

IMMOKALEE, FL — A 36-year-old man has been convicted of kidnapping and assault following a violent domestic crime spree that spanned multiple Florida counties and ended with the rescue of his wife…

State Trooper made up fake report after he accidentally shot himself in the leg

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New York State Trooper pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a staged shooting incident in which he falsely claimed to have been ambushed by an armed…

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Perkins is making a comeback in Ocean County with ten new locations planned

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Perkins Griddle & Go is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with six new units planned for Ocean County, led by franchisees Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande, who now…

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What to Do If You Find a Baby Deer in Your New Jersey Yard

As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. While the…

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Brooklyn killer faces mother of woman she shot during candlelight vigil

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Claudia Banton, 46, appeared in a Brooklyn courtroom Monday to face the mother of Delia Johnson, the woman she was convicted of fatally shooting during a candlelight vigil in…

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