Brick Service Providers Receive Funding from Mayor Ducey, Township

Business News·Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council presented checks to representatives of fourteen local service providers at the February 27, 2018 Council meeting. The checks, which range from $2,000 to $8,000,…

March 2, 2018

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Massive New Howell Waste Facility Could Receive Final Approval by Committee Next Thursday

Community News·Government News·Politics

HOWELL-A large solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township could be getting the final nod from the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) next Thursday. RELATED: RESIDENTS…

January 18, 2018

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Jewish Voting Bloc Snubs Guadagno, Calls State PBA Director of Government Affairs a “Nazi Forerunner”

Community News·Government News

LAKEWOOD-This year, the influential Lakewood VAAD, a council of Orthodox religious, community and business leaders snubbed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and announced their endorsement of Democrat Phil Murphy. In a surprise preface…

November 4, 2017

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Trouble Continues to Plague Jackson Zoning Board after Another Member Resigns

Community News

JACKSON-Larry Schuster was appointed just over one week ago to the troubled Jackson Township zoning board, but this week resigned, before his first meeting. Schuster, the owner of Schuster’s Car Wash in…

October 20, 2017

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Photos: Vicari, Leone on Hand as Brick Township Hosts Columbus Day Ceremony

Community News

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey and the township council hosted Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari and Ocean County’s Columbus Day Grand Marshall, Judi Leone. Judi and her husband Stephan, who is a Former Grand…

October 10, 2017

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Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News

The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of the Ortley…

May 11, 2017

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Cattus Island Environmental Center Reopened Today

Community News

Press Release from Ocean County TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials celebrated the first days of spring with a grand reopening of the Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park, here.…

March 21, 2017

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FBI Probe Around Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Expands

Police Blotter

An ongoing FBI probe into the activities of former Jackson Township Business Administrator Jose “Joey” Torres is reportedly expanding, according to a report in today’s Star Ledger. Torres served as township administrator…

March 7, 2017

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Jackson Township Mayor Reina Supports League Of Municipalities Opposition of Bail Reform

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

JACKSON-Jackson Township is a rural suburb nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. It’s New Jersey’s third largest town by size in area, with over one hundred square miles. It’s a…

February 24, 2017

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Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari: Throw Out Bail Reform and Start Over

In the News

TOMS RIVER-As the follies of New Jersey’s bail reform continue to add up, one Ocean County elected official says it’s time to lock up the flawed bail reform system and throw away…

February 15, 2017

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Kelaher swears in new auxiliary police volunteers

Community News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-During last week’s Toms River Township council meeting, Mayor Kelaher administered new oaths of office to members of the Auxiliary Police at their annual swearing in ceremony. The Toms River Auxiliary…

January 30, 2017

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Racial and Religious Tensions Escalate to Violence Around New Jersey Jewish Orthodox Enclave

Community News

LAKEWOOD-Over the past year, racial and religious tensions between Lakewood’s predominantly Orthodox Jewish population and residents in surrounding towns have escalated, culminating in violence for the first time this week. As Lakewood…

September 22, 2016

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Ocean County, New Jersey Republicans Endorse Donald Trump

Politics

TOMS RIVER-Inside the packed Atlantis Ballroom at the TR Hotel on Tuesday night, Ocean County Republican leaders gathered to vote for the OC GOP’s endorsement of President of the United States. The…

April 6, 2016

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Man Claiming to be Real Estate Buyer from Lakewood Charged with Trespassing

Police Blotter·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Less than one week after Toms River Township officials passed a cease and desist order against aggressive real estate agents from Lakewood Township, police here say they have arrested a man…

February 26, 2016

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Gangwise – Tools for Teens and Adults

What to do: Upcoming Events

The Ocean County Library will offer four upcoming Gang Awareness Programs throughout the county for teens, parents, educators, clergy and other concerned adults about the growing menace of gangs in our communities.…

February 21, 2016

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THE GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC TO PRESENT MUSE OF FIRE PLAY WITH PLAYWRIGHT DAVID KATZ

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER/OCEAN COUNTY/JERSEY SHORE – The Garden State Philharmonic is more than half way through its 60th anniversary season. Thus far, audiences have experienced a mix of traditional classics, humorous opera selections…

February 17, 2016

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Ocean County's New Freeholder to Tackle Homeless Problems

In the News

TOMS RIVER– Newly appointed Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines said one of her main goals as a freeholder is to work on the problems of poverty and homelessness in the county. Haines…

February 5, 2016

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Feb. 16: Portrayal of Civil Rights Advocate Madame C. J. Walker

In the News

TOMS RIVER – Dr. Daisy Century will portray Madame C. J. Walker, a 19th century entrepreneur and early civil rights advocate, during a speaking event from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16…

January 12, 2016

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ABC NEWS: Head of Influential New Jersey Political Lobbying Firm Assaulted Blind U.S. Army Veteran

Business News·Police Blotter

by Phil Stilton EAST ORANGE-ABC News this morning has reported that powerful North Jersey Democrat Party Chairman LeRoy Jones is being charged for assaulting a partially blind U.S. army war veteran after…

July 10, 2015

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Political Plan to Oust Gilmore and Monahan in Jackson Ends in Failure

Community News

Petition sold as saving tax dollars in Jackson ends up wasting $40,000. by Phil Stilton JACKSON-A politically motivated plan by a defeated 2012 candidate for township council to oust the law firm of…

March 26, 2015

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