Was It Too Late? Starbucks Offers Apology to Disrespected Police Officers

TEMPE,AZ-A Starbucks barista in Tempe, Arizona put the company in another compromising situation on Independence day when she asked Tempe police officers to leave the coffee chain because their presence made a…

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

Toms River to Build 500 Hi-rise Apartment Units Downtown

TOMS RIVER-A new plan to redevelop parts of Downtown Toms River call for up to 500 apartment units, retail space and a restaurant. The project was awarded to Capodagli Property Co. by…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

Parent Claims Toms River Camp Counselors Played Basketball While Children Burned on Blacktop as Punishment

TOMS RIVER-Three Toms River youth camp counselors have been suspended after photos were published to Facebook showing a child with burn marks and blisters on his hand, reportedly as punishment by the…

Government News·New Jersey News

Berkeley Township Mayor, Council Oppose 18-25% Increases in Flood Insurance Premiums

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Since Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey Shore in 2012, Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and the township have been working hard to ensure the residents of the community received discounts under…

Government News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Jackson’s Field of Dreams, MS Research Center at Adventure Crossing

JACKSON-A plan to make Jackson Township a regional sports and adventure tourism destination has a new obstacle, a lawsuit filed by 13 families hoping to stop it dead in its tracks. The…

Community News·New Jersey News

Brick MUA Opposes Stavola Asphalt Plant Expansion

BRICK-The Brick Township MUA has announced their formal opposition of an application submitted by Stavola Industries, LLC for the expansion of the company’s Brick Township asphalt plant. The MUA says the plant…

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness

Hackensack Meridian Health Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among the Top Children’s Hospitals

Hackensack Meridian Health announced that the 13th annual Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has ranked the combined cancer…

In the News

Deborah Heart and Lung Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus with Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award

Deborah Heart and Lung Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus with Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring…

Business News

Two Local Artisans Saving and Beautifying Planet, One Dresser at a Time

That was the title of the story picked up by the SandPaper in LBI. You can find the link to that story here: https://www.thesandpaper.net/p/two-local-artisans-saving-and-beautifying-planet-one-dresser-at-a-time The two artists are Candace Voehl and Christina…

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Freeholders Warn Residents not to Buy or Use Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July

TOMS RIVER-It’s that time of year when New Jerseyians, restricted by law cross the bridges over the Delaware River to buy fireworks in Pennsylvania where they treat residents as adults and the…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

Work to Begin on Grawtown Road Bridge in Jackson

JACKSON-WORK WILL BEGIN this summer on a new Grawton Road Bridge in Jackson Township. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to award a $1.6 million contract to Marbo, Inc.…

Community News·Government News

There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Golden Brings “Minus” Touch to the Shores of Ocean County

Is Shaun Golden’s touch good or bad for Toms River Republicans? TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor had a special guest this week in the form of Monmouth County…

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Sparse Turnout at Jackson Trump Rally Not Reflective of Jackson’s “Trumpiness”

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Republican Club in conjunction with the Ocean County GOP and New Jersey State GOP held a Trump rally and viewing party at the Magnolia St. VFW post this week. …

New Jersey News·Politics

45th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Recognizes African Americans in Local Law Enforcement

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was honored to attend the 45th Annual N.A.A.C.P., Lakewood Chapter, Freedom Fund Banquet at the Ramada Inn in Toms River. OCPO Captain Anthony Carrington was presented…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

“Anti-Semitic” Mailers Commonplace in Toms River, Jackson Political Campaigns

TOMS RIVER-Last week, the Toms River Township Council censured one of their own, Councilman Daniel Rodrick after a postcard mailer by his campaign detailed political and financial transactions between Councilman Maurice “Mo”…

In the News

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Joins National Heart Care Initiative

Neptune, NJ, June 18, 2019… Severe heart attacks can cause an often fatal, but rare condition called cardiogenic shock in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of…

Monmouth County News

Some Residents Upset Over Free Narcan Program in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER-A posting by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office on our Facebook page generated tens of thousands of reads and hundreds of comments from irate residents over the State of New Jersey’s…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics·School and Education News

Midstreams Elementary Students Say Thank You to Brick Councilman James Fozman During Career Week Visit

BRICK TOWNSHIP-Students from Mrs. Reilly’s 5th grade class at Midstreams Elementary School had a special guest at Monday’s session of “Career Week”, Brick Township Councilman James Fozman. Fozman spoke to students about…

Community News·Government News

Woman Who Forgot Child in Car to Die Charged by Prosecutor’s Office

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Chaya Shurkin, 25, of Lakewood, has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2) — a crime of…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Regional Plan Outlines Ocean County Growth Focused Around Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site, Joint Base

TOMS RIVER-Rail lines, commercial space, affordable housing, military and medical research facilities, manufacturing and warehousing are all highlights of a monumental long-term project that focuses on the redevelopment of the Ciba Geigy…

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