Colonial Treasure Rumored to be Buried Beneath the Sand on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — Nearly 250 years ago, on October 25, 1782, a bloody clash unfolded on the shores of Long Beach Island that left an entire militia dead and sparked…

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New Jersey Big Lots Stores Spared from Latest Bankruptcy Related Closings

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Big Lots is closing more stores as it moves forward in its bankruptcy proceedings, but this time, New Jersey stores won’t be affected. Big Lots, Inc. has entered…

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Crashes on Parkway, Turnpike Slow New Jersey’s Friday Morning Commute

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey motorists experienced numerous disruptions and delays on Thursday morning due to crashes, roadwork, and heavy traffic conditions across the state. As of 7:59 a.m., a crash on…

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1960s Seaside Heights Promotional Tourism Video Surfaces on YouTube

Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights was the it place for summer fun in New Jersey. A recently discovered promo film on YouTube perfectly captures that golden age…

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Eight Festivals That Are Uniquely New Jersey

New Jersey might be famous for its pizza, reality TV stars, and traffic circles, but did you know it’s also home to some of the most bizarre festivals you can find? From…

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Charges Filed in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Galloway Township

Mays Landing, NJ– Darrell Dean, 61, from Atlantic City, NJ, was charged with second-degree Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident on Tuesday. The charges stem from a fatal crash…

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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Galloway Township

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 33-year-old Barnegat woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Route 30 in Galloway Township Thursday evening, authorities said. The victim, identified as Angeletta Sheppard,…

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Surfers Rush to Manasquan Inlet Ahead of Dredging for Rare Inlet Surfing Moment

Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey is a hidden gem for surfers, offering a unique and thrilling experience that’s quite different from your typical beach break. This narrow inlet, which connects the mighty…

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New Jersey Forest Fire Continues to Smoke and Smolder A Month Later

WHARTON STATE FOREST, NJ — The Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which ignited on July 5 near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill in Wharton State Forest, continues to affect air quality…

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Your Weekly New Jersey Horoscope: What the Garden State Has in Store for You!

Aries (March 21 – April 19):This month, Aries, your fiery energy is like the Parkway at rush hour—unstoppable and a little chaotic. You’ll be juggling a dozen things at once, from planning…

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Stafford Township Police Marine Unit Assists Vessel in Distress Following Collision with Water Marker

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Early on the morning of August 23, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Marine Unit responded to an urgent call from the United States Coast Guard regarding a vessel…

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New Jersey Governor Plans to Convert Cancer-Causing Toxic Dump into Public Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to convert the infamous Ciba-Geigy toxic waste site in Toms River, New Jersey, into a nature park might sound like a story of environmental…

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Mother Nature is Closing a New Jersey Inlet As Dredging Operation Approved

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has announced upcoming dredging operations at the Manasquan Inlet, set to begin on Saturday, August 10, pending favorable weather…

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Heavy Winds and Rain to Continue Today Throughout New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A Wind Advisory is currently in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening for parts of Delaware and coastal New Jersey The advisory warns of south winds ranging from…

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Rescheduled: Toms River Summer Concert and Fireworks Continues With the Infernos

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to weather. The township will announce a reschedule date in the near future. Toms River, NJ – It’s becoming one of Toms River’s most popular…

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Going Fishing In New Jersey? Here’s the Most Commonly Caught Fish Along the Shore

New Jersey’s coast is a paradise for anglers, offering a diverse array of fish species. Here are some of the most common catches you’ll find in the Garden State’s ocean waters: Striped…

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Christopher Gregor Gets 20 Years in Prison for Treadmill Death of Son Corey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christopher Gregor, a 32-year-old man from Monroe Township, has been sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison for the aggravated manslaughter of his six-year-old son, C.M.…

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Five Can’t Miss Restaurants in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When it comes to dining out, Toms River has hundreds of choices, but if you’re looking for a great time, with great food, and great service with a…

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Toms River Murderer’s Accomplice Took Selfies With Man’s Dismemered Body

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In an unsettling revelation during a criminal pre-trial release hearing, prosecutors in Ocean County detailed the days before a nearly seven hour stand off between police and double…