Ocean County Officials Assure Hurricane Preparedness

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials today assured the public that County government is prepared for hurricanes and storms. “Along with the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, we are closely monitoring…

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Police Shocked to Find Over 50 Cats in Deplorable Conditions During Gas Leak Call

HOWELL-Police in Howell Township Thursday night were shocked to find over 50 cats in deplorable conditions at home they were investigating for a gas leak. The cats, in various stages of neglectful…

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Are Hawk Attacks on Small Pets on the Rise in Ocean County?

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Office of Emergency Management is warning residents about the possibility of hawks attacking small pets around Ocean County. The moderator of the OEM page said that his own…

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Jackson’s Great Adventure to be World’s First Solar Powered Theme Park

by Kristen Fitzgerald, SFTP JACKSON-Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar today announced that construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s first solar-powered theme park.…

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Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling

BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…

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Osteo Relief Institute Helping People Affected by Hurricane Maria

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. The results are…

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Family Dog Found Alive After Scheduled Euthanization 5 Months Later

HOWELL — The family dog that was supposed to be euthanized at a veterinary hospital in May, but was instead discovered still alive Monday did not appear neglected over the past five…

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Millstone Ranch Helping Veterans and First Responders Suffering from PTSD

MILLSTONE-In Millstone Township, an organization is helping both veterans and horses cope with life after their service. Hoof Prints On The Heart offers veterans “Hoof Prints for Heroes”, a program specifically designed to…

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Scientists have figured out how to save the earth from cow farts

The secret to climate-friendly cattle. Moo-ve over, methane Pixabay Raising cattle contributes to global warming in a big way. The animals expel large amounts of methane when they burp and fart, a…

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One Dog Dead, One Recovering After Being Chained to Highway Median by Drug Crazed Man

NEWARK-Two dogs were chained to a highway median on Route 280 in Newark and abandoned by their owner, according to the Associated Humane Society. Animal welfare officers were called to investigate…

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Woman Who Stole Car, Dog from Quick Chek Arrested, Dog Safe

JACKSON-On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:41 pm, Police Officers Sean Greenberger and Stephen Cilento responded to the Quick Chek located on Leesville Road on the report of a stolen vehicle which…

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Brick Township Bans Puppy Sales from Puppy Mills

BRICK-The township council passed an ordinance that effectively bans the retail sale of puppies and kittens township wide. The township amended a previously written ordinance that restricted the sale of dogs and…

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Shelter: Dog Rescued from Abandoned Home Ready for Forever Home

The Associated Humane Society rescue at Popcorn Park shared a story this week about a dog that was rescued from a horrible situation last fall. Kronk is a big, beautiful Dogue De…

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Great Events in April at Jackson's Great Adventure

Opening Weekend – April 1 & 2 Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El Toro, Nitro…

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Man who sunk dog with truck on frozen Toms River gets 180 days in Ocean County Jail

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Andrew Mayer, 29, was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. The State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in…

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Jackson Township Prepares for upcoming Winter Storm

As per the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. Starting around midnight tonight, rain will start then quickly transition into snow leaving significant snowfall amounts. The heavy snow,…

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Dog Shot by Police During Home Raid Rehabilitated by Associated Humane Society

LACEY TWP-A dog that was shot in a police raid on a home in Orange in undergoing rehabilitation at the Associated Humane Society and is getting ready to return to her home.…

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Video: Navy Unit Flying Trump Flag in Support of Commander in Chief

When I was a young Marine in Twentynine Palms, a directive went out after some Marines were walking out of the base theater before movies, telling them not to. That was the…

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NJ DEP Case Against Howell Squirrel Rescuer Dismissed by Judge

The State’s case against Maria Vaccarella was dismissed in Howell Municipal Court this morning. Doris Lin, Esq., Vaccarella’s pro-bono defense counsel, argued that the statute that her client was charged under does…

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Feb. 6: Valentine’s day Photo Fundraiser for SAVE Rescue Center

BRICK – SAVE Rescue Center will hold its first Valentine’s Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart at 2 Brick Plaza in Brick. Pet owners will be able to…