Lucky teacher survives lightning strike during ‘thundersnow’

An eighth-grade Manchester Middle School teacher was struck by lightning during a winter storm as she helped prepare for dismissal at the school Wednesday, authorities said. The 33-year-old teacher reported tingling to…

March 8, 2018

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Lightning burns down house, offices as wild storm sacks N.J.

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

Fire crews on Wednesday battled a fast-spreading blaze at a Lakewood building, at least the second major fire that came as a powerful winter storm brought snow and lighting to the region.…

March 8, 2018

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Brooklyn: Accident kills 2 children, injures their mothers

US and World News

Two children, aged 1 and four, were killed by a car that hit them on a pedestrian crossing in Brooklyn, seriously injuring their mothers and another man. Broadway actress Ruthie Ann Blumstein,…

March 7, 2018

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Fourth person dies in Australia from contaminated melon

US and World News

A fourth person has died after consuming melon contaminated with listeria, Australian authorities said Wednesday, in an outbreak that has so far affected 17 people. Cases first came to the attention of…

March 7, 2018

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Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?

Community News·Entertainment News·US and World News

By Michael S. Jaffee, Vice chair, Department of Neurology, University of Florida. As many as 70 million Americans may not be getting enough sleep. Men get fewer hours of sleep than women.…

March 7, 2018

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North Korea Nuclear Talks – Approach With Caution, Analysts Say

US and World News

North Korea’s agreement to enter into talks with the United States could be a diplomatic breakthrough to reach a peaceful resolution to the nuclear crisis, or a ruse to weaken sanctions, or…

March 7, 2018

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Linda Sarsour arrested at Paul Ryan’s office

Politics·US and World News

Muslim-American leaders have been arrested at the US Capitol while urging Congress to stand against President Donald Trump’s effort to end a programme that protects certain young immigrants. Omar Suleiman, Dawud Walid,…

March 7, 2018

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Oldest message in a bottle found at remote Australian beach

US and World News

A message in a bottle written 132 years ago and found on an Australian beach by a group of walkers including the parents of Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo has been verified…

March 7, 2018

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Rand Paul: It’s time to pass Audit the Fed

Politics·US and World News

Despite overwhelming support from the American people for action, and a grassroots push that has led to multiple victories in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate has so far failed to…

March 7, 2018

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Back-to-back nor’easters stoke erosion fears at Jersey Shore

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

A nor’easter predicted to hit just days after a similar storm brought high winds and coastal flooding could spell erosion trouble for New Jersey beaches. While Friday’s nor’easter resulted in mostly minor…

March 7, 2018

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SMART Carpet and Flooring Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Business News·New Jersey News

NEW MONMOUTH, N.J., March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, SMART Carpet and Flooring is going green–but their goal isn’t to avoid being pinched. Instead, the SMART Carpet…

March 7, 2018

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Legislator accuses Murphy of punishing GOP counties as powerless N.J. residents face second storm

Politics

By The Staff _ TRENTON, N.J. – As a second March nor’easter inches closer to New Jersey, and the lights are still off for thousands of residents in Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset…

March 7, 2018

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N.J. just took another step closer to ending PARCC testing

New Jersey News·School and Education News

As New Jersey students sit to take the controversial PARCC exams this spring, state officials will be searching for a new set of standardized tests to replace them. Following Gov. Phil Murphy’s…

March 7, 2018

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No Consensus on Cannabis Emerges from Marathon Assembly Hearing

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

A five-hour state Assembly hearing with dozens of experts for and against the legalization of marijuana resulted in little consensus Monday, with advocates pointing to social justice, state revenues for school construction…

March 7, 2018

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Dem operative axed from Jersey City prisoner re-entry program

New Jersey News·Politics

JERSEY CITY — Eugene McKnight, the Democratic political operative hired four years ago to work for Jim McGreevey’s prisoner re-entry program, has been fired after program officials learned he was taking monthly…

March 7, 2018

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Don’t be fooled, worst of the storm yet to come for N.J. – Updates on timing, track

New Jersey News

With light snow or rain falling across New Jersey on Wednesday morning, the predicted winter storm might not seem like much at the moment. But don’t be fooled by the slow start…

March 7, 2018

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We’ve got sure-fire plan to save small businesses from Trump tax law, N.J. lawmakers say

New Jersey News·Politics

New Jersey lawmakers who are already offering up a scheme to save homeowners the state and property tax deduction gutted by President Donald Trump’s tax law now say they have a bulletproof…

March 7, 2018

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N.J. native who took $1,600 drunken Uber is now asking for donations to pay his bill

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Kenny Bachman made the mistake of drunkenly taking an $1,600 Uber from West Virginia to New Jersey. Now, he’s asking you to help him pay for it. Bachman, whose late-night tale has…

March 7, 2018

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N.J. congressman who backed Trump tax bill gets more outside help

Politics

WASHINGTON — The American Action Network, a nonprofit that keeps its donors secret, is up with a new television and digital ad campaign supporting Rep. Tom MacArthur for supporting the Republican tax…

March 7, 2018

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ocean County

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for the storm passing through the area tonight and this evening. A dangerous nor`easter producing heavy, wet snow, will have high impact and…

March 7, 2018

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