Phil Murphy Salts Roads in Anticipation of Fog Across New Jersey

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON-Nobody is sure where Governor Phil Murphy is getting his weather forecasts from these days, but it certainly isn’t NJ’s most entrusted weatherman, Dan Zarrow, of NJ 101.5. Murphy who has essentially…

November 19, 2018

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Dissecting Governor Phil Murphy’s Epic Failure in Season’s First Snowfall

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Governor Phil Murphy said November winter storm caught state by surprise, despite ample warning from multiple reliable weather forecasters. TRENTON-Phil Murphy was caught with his pants down on Thursday as millions of…

November 16, 2018

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Muskrat Jack: Unvaccinated Dogs at Risk As Infected Raccoon Population Increases

Community News·Health and Wellness

POINT PLEASANT BEACH-Something is killing off raccoons by the dozen in northeastern Ocean County and “Muskrat” Jack Neary, the animal control officer for Point Pleasant Boro says he knows what it is.…

October 16, 2018

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Cory Booker: It Doesn’t Matter if Kavanaugh is Innocent or Guilty

New Jersey News·Politics

WASHINGTON, DC– Whether or not Judge Brett Kavanaugh is guilty or innocent, it doesn’t matter, according to New Jersey Senator Cory “Spartacus” Booker. Booker said that he and fellow Democrats have made…

October 3, 2018

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Mold Found in Second Brick Township School

Government News·School and Education News

BRICK-Surface mold growth has been found in two Brick Township schools days before the start of the new school year. Superintendent of Schools Gerard Dalton has issued two safety advisories this week…

August 28, 2018

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Urban Coast Institute Project to Improve Stewardship of Monmouth County Coastal Lakes

Monmouth County News

WEST LONG BRANCH ― The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation to establish a Coastal Lakes Community Observing…

July 30, 2018

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After Heavy Rains, Officials Warn of Stagnant Water and Mosquito Breeding Environments

Community News·New Jersey News

TRENTON- With a wet spring coupled with the arrival of a hot summer, the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding property owners of common-sense steps they can take to help reduce mosquito…

July 18, 2018

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Toms River Fire Companies Work Through 2018’s First Heat Wave

Police Blotter

It was a hot start to July in Toms River. In the first week of the month, starting on June 30th the volunteers of the Toms River Township Fire Department answered 64…

July 12, 2018

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Warning Issued for Unprotected Beaches in New Jersey

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

by Deborah Hoover, NJ DEP – In the interest of public safety, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds visitors to swim only at beaches where lifeguards are on duty, Commissioner…

July 11, 2018

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Jersey Teams Shine at Inaugural USSSA Space Coast Softball World Series

New Jersey News

VIERA, FL-Several New Jersey teams came home from Florida with hardware after a tough, hot and grueling week at the new USSSA Space Coast Stadium and sports facility in Viera, Florida. Temperatures…

July 11, 2018

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POLICE: Man and Woman Left Four Kids in Truck in Freezing Temps to Play Pool Inside Bar

Police Blotter

JACKSON-On Saturday March 24, 2018 at approximately 9:45 pm, Police Officers Matthew Buono and Phil Minissale responded to the parking lot behind Brook Plaza for a welfare check. It had been reported…

March 28, 2018

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Manchester Emergency Personnel Busy with Fallen Power Lines Overnight

Community News·Police Blotter

by Todd Malland, MPD Manchester Twp. NJ – As Winter Storm Toby leaves the area, both residents and Township officials have begun to assess the damages left in its wake. Prolonged hours…

March 22, 2018

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When Will Cooksbridge Road Bridge Project be Complete?

Community News

JACKSON-The Ocean County engineer has provided an update to ongoing bridge project on North Cooksbridge Road to replace a bridge over the Metedeconk River. The county initially expected construction to be complete…

January 17, 2018

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Transformer Fire Causes Outages in Manchester

Community News·Police Blotter

By Todd Malland, MPD MANCHESTER-A transformer fire at a Whiting JCP&L substation cause nearly 4200 customers to be without power in the western section of the township on Monday afternoon. The fire,…

January 15, 2018

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Snow Storm Costs Ocean County $750,000

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials today released preliminary cost estimates associated with the cleanup of Winter Storm Grayson which was elevated to blizzard status by the time it hit the shore…

January 15, 2018

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‘I’m scared I’m going to be frozen:’ Howell’s homeless try to escape the cold

Government News·Police Blotter

The night before temperatures dipped into the single digits, Lisa F. turned on her propane heater and tucked herself into three sleeping bags. Although just a thin tent separated her from frigid…

January 8, 2018

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N.J. school closings, delayed openings (Monday, Jan. 8, 2018)

Police Blotter

The lingering effects of a blizzard that swept through New Jersey on Thursday followed by dangerously cold temperatures over the weekend have forced some school closures and delayed openings for Monday, Jan.…

January 8, 2018

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Gas Leak Forces Neighborhood Evacuation

Police Blotter

On Saturday, a natural gas leak forced a temporary evacuation of homes in the Lake Riviera section of Brick Township. Ocean County Sherrif’s officers assisted along with Brick Township Police near Tennessee…

January 8, 2018

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Arctic blast freezes US, Canada amid NY airport chaos

Police Blotter

The eastern United States and Canada shivered under record-breaking low temperatures Saturday as Arctic blasts followed a deadly winter storm that left airports struggling to cope with the backlog of flights. In…

January 7, 2018

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Up to 4 inches of snow expected this week along Jersey Shore

Police Blotter

While the brutal stretch of cold temperatures in New Jersey is showing no signs of letting up, the possibility of snow later this week appears more likely. Projected snowfall amounts, however, remains…

January 2, 2018

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