Hill Allies Seek to Regain Power in Toms River, Push Downtown Development Plans

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new slate of candidates loyal to, and backed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill are hoping their protests against Mayor Dan Rodrick will turn into results in…

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South River police and students join annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey

SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for…

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US sanctions Guyanese and Colombian nationals over major cocaine trafficking network

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned six individuals accused of trafficking large quantities of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, following a…

The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…

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Police seek suspect who exposed himself to juvenile at South Jersey Marshalls store

EVESHAM, N.J. — Authorities are investigating two separate incidents of lewdness at a Marshalls retail store in Evesham Township after a man reportedly exposed himself to multiple customers, including a juvenile. According…

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Road repairs and congestion bring morning traffic delays across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Traffic conditions across New Jersey remained congested Thursday, with lane closures from road repairs and volume-related backups affecting several major highways and river crossings. As of early Thursday afternoon,…

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Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore

Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…

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Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms River, Lakewood…

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Deranged Pacers Fan Stabs Two Knicks Fans at Local Brewery During Championship Game

CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to police. Carmel…

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Police take suspect into custody after armed robbery leads to barricade in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — One person was taken into custody Saturday evening following an armed robbery that escalated into a barricaded situation in the 400 block of 27th Avenue North, according to…

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One injured in South Ocean Boulevard shooting in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A person was hospitalized following a shooting Saturday evening along the 1400 block of South Ocean Boulevard, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Officers responded to the…

Maryland woman wins $1 million after trading in smaller winning scratch-offs

RANDALLSTOWN, MD — A Baltimore County woman is now $1 million richer after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket at a gas station in Annapolis, the Maryland Lottery announced. The winner, who has…

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Maryland woman’s spare ticket strikes lottery gold

RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — A spur-of-the-moment stop at an Annapolis gas station turned into a $1 million payday for a Randallstown woman who claimed the top prize from a Lucky 777 scratch-off ticket,…

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High School Students to be Honored at Scholarship Gala

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Scholarship Reception on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bacchus Winemaking Club on Route 37, recognizing…

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New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway to Reopen Late Friday Night, DOT Says

WHARTON, N.J. — Two lanes of Interstate 80 westbound in Morris County are set to reopen late Friday night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, following weeks of sinkhole-related repairs…

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Car crashes into Middletown Post Office after driver mistakes gas for brake

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A white sedan crashed through the front entrance of the Middletown Post Office on Tuesday afternoon after the driver reportedly mistook the gas pedal for the brake, authorities said.…

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Toms River candidate Anthony Ricotta backed by developers and PACs tied to downtown projects, filings show

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of his campaign…

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Monmouth County player cashes in with $338K lottery win

TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky ticket purchased in Monmouth County has won the $338,091 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, continuing a streak of big wins in the popular daily game, officials announced Tuesday.…

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Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…

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Brick Township honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade

BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The parade…

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