South Amboy man sentenced in fatal Brick hit-and-run, booked into Ocean County Jail

BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in…

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Sugar rush coming to Freehold as new dessert shop sets to open

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A new dessert destination is getting ready to open its doors in Freehold. Desserts Unlimited, set to launch at 339 West Main Street (Route 537) in Colonial Plaza, will…

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Manchester Township Property Eyed as a Possible Answer to Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking garage into…

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Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course under the…

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Over 31,000 without power in Ocean and Monmouth counties after severe storm

NEW JERSEY — More than 31,000 JCP&L customers remain without power across Ocean and Monmouth counties following a Thursday night storm that brought damaging winds and widespread outages, utility officials said Friday.…

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Multiple roads closed in Marlboro Township following storm damage, police advise staying off roadways

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several major and secondary roads remain closed across Marlboro Township due to storm-related damage, with local authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel as crews work to restore…

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New Jersey’s Holey Highway Fully Reopens

I-80 in Wharton reopens fully as eastbound lanes return ahead of schedule WHARTON, N.J. — All lanes on Interstate 80 eastbound in Morris County are set to reopen Saturday morning, four days…

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Crystal Diner closes after decades in Toms River as Mediterranean restaurant opens in its place

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Crystal Diner, a longtime fixture at 2 Route 37 East known for its round-the-clock service and expansive American menu, has officially closed its doors, marking the end…

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Brick breaks ground on long-awaited Sports Dome at long abandoned Foodtown site

BRICK, N.J. — Construction of the long-anticipated SportsDome is underway in Brick Township, following a ceremonial groundbreaking last week at the site of the former Foodtown property. Mayor Lisa Crate, along with…

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Popular Home Decor Box Store to Close Three New Jersey Locations Amid Bankruptcy Filing

PRINCETON, NJ – At Home, the Texas-based home decor and furniture retailer, has announced the closure of three of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader restructuring following a Chapter…

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Ohio Walmart sells winning $300K lottery ticket

RAVENNA, Ohio — A woman from Atwater claimed the $300,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Feeling Lucky scratch-off game, officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart Supercenter…

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Walmart ticket makes Ohio woman $300K richer

ATWATER, Ohio — A woman from Atwater hit the jackpot after purchasing a $10 “Feeling Lucky” scratch-off ticket, claiming the game’s $300,000 top prize, lottery officials confirmed Thursday. The winning ticket was…

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Atlantic City man sentenced to 10 years for eluding and multiple burglary charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for eluding police, along with additional concurrent prison terms for multiple…

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Lucky gas stop scores big bucks in upstate Lotto hit

BARNEVELD, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 player is holding a $32,163 winning ticket after Thursday’s evening drawing, with the lucky slip sold at a local convenience store in Oneida County. The New…

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Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…

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Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…