Ocean Medical Center Opens New First Class Surgery Center

Brick, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, first-class medical-surgical suite in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with more than 100 community members in attendance, including Hackensack Meridian Health leadership, team…

Business News·Community News

Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to take unspecified action against Iran next month, expressing continued dissatisfaction with the 2015 nuclear agreement signed by Iran and a group of world powers, including…

Politics·US and World News

Pentagon: American Fighting for ISIS in Syria Now in US Custody

An American citizen fighting for Islamic State in Syria is in U.S. custody after surrendering to coalition-backed Syrian fighters. “Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) turned over an American citizen who surrendered to SDF…

US and World News

In the Florida Keys, Homes Are Decimated Homes, But Spirits Are Intact

Treading carefully across a wobbly bed of debris, Florida Key residents who escaped Hurricane Irma’s 209-kilometer winds endured a rather quiet homecoming — breezeless, cloudless, but thick with anxiety. At one point,…

In the News

IS Beheads 2 Afghans Accused Being American Spies

Islamic State terrorists have beheaded two civilian hostages in Afghanistan’s volatile eastern province of Kunar, officials confirmed on Thursday. Provincial governor Waheedullah Kalimzai told VOA on Thursday the incident took place two…

US and World News

Hurricanes Boost Inflation & Scramble Some US Job Markets

The two recent hurricanes that hit the United States raised inflation and puzzled analysts tracking job losses in Texas and Florida. Experts say the impact on the huge economy is “limited.” Thursday’s…

In the News

Controversial $180M pipeline clears last major hurdle in Pinelands vote

TRENTON — Amid whistles, cowbells and shouts from opponents, the proposal of a controversial cross-state pipeline cleared its last major hurdle Thursday as it received the blessing of New Jersey’s Pinelands Commission.…

Community News

More Victims Emerge in Pediatric Surgeon’s Criminal Sexual Contact Investigation

FREEHOLD – An Eatontown pediatric surgeon named in a 2-count indictment charging him with having criminal sexual contact with a 17-year-old patient will now face charges involving three additional victims, announced Monmouth…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Three Out of Control Border U.S. Customs Agents Arrested After Brawl Going Before Judge Today

NEWARK,NJ- Three Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers were arrested this morning and charged with assaulting two fellow officers at Newark Liberty International Airport, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Tito…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Manchester Police Searching for Missing Teen

by Todd Malland, MPD MANCHESTER-The Manchester Township Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile missing since late August. Imani N. Duffy, a 15-year-old female resident, ran away from…

Police Blotter

Prosecutor’s Office Arrests 32 Gang Members in Operation Lights Out

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – An investigation launched earlier this year prompted by a spike in shootings in Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune Township, resulted in the arrests of members…

Police Blotter

Prosecutor: Former Youth Soccer Treasurer Stole $457,000 from Program

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment charging the former treasurer of the Freehold Soccer League with stealing about $457,000 from the volunteer organization…

Local Sports News·Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

OC Politics: Report from Inside Lakewood’s Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Seminar

TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey State Comptroller’s Office on Tuesday night held an event on a controversial program that will allow Lakewood residents who knowingly defrauded Medicaid to avoid criminal charges,…

Government News

Police Release Details from Friday Night Movie Theater Lockdown

HOWELL-Police in Howell have released details from an incident that put the new Howell Xscape movie theater on lockdown as police searched a car by a wanted Manchester man who was believed…

Police Blotter

10th Annual Wounded Warrior Parade coming to Jackson Twp

As Mayor, Mike Reina has the privilege of recognizing many outstanding citizens in our community. For the past 10 years he has had the honor of riding alongside some true heroes- Wounded…

Community News

Polk County Sheriff: Sexual Offenders Not Welcomed at Hurricane Shelters

Officials are well aware that incidences of rape and assault become more common in the wake of hurricanes such as Irma and Harvey. When state-wide evacuations for Hurricane Irma began last week,…

Police Blotter

Some People Actually Think Shooting Guns at Hurricanes Can Stop it?

A Florida sheriff has warned citizens not to shoot guns at Hurricane Irma as the gargantuan hurricane approaches the Sunshine State. “To clarify, DO NOT shoot weapons @ #Irma,” the Pasco County,…

Police Blotter

Trump declares major disaster in Florida

[twittervideo:2032674] U.S. President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Florida on Sunday as Hurricane Irma continued to pummel the state with life-threatening storm surges and dangerous winds. The declaration will…

US and World News

Mexico quake death toll rises to 91

Officials in Mexico say at least 91 people are now known to have been killed in an 8.1 magnitide earthquake that struck off the south of the country last week. On Saturday…

US and World News

Confederate Flags and Facebook Posts Top Wall Street Millionaire Democrat Murphy’s Agenda in Jersey Race

TRENTON-New Jersey is one of the most taxed states in America. It’s also one of the most politically bankrupt states in the nation, but Phil Murphy, a Wall Street millionaire who wants…

New Jersey News·Politics

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