New Jersey Lt. Governor Guadagno: Saluting American Flag is a No-Brainer

Local Sports News·Police Blotter·US and World News

TRENTON-Kim Guadagno is the Lt. Governor of New Jersey and she’s hoping she can soon be elected as the next governor of the Garden State, and today, she spoke out against those…

September 25, 2017

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Only one member of the Pittsburgh Steelers stood for the national anthem on Sunday

Local Sports News

Initial reports were that the entire Pittsburgh Steelers football team would forego the pregame national anthem for their game in Chicago after comments from President Donald Trump set a firestorm across the…

September 25, 2017

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Phil Murphy Still Silent on NJ’s 2% Tax Cap

Politics

TRENTON — New Jersey’s 2 percent cap on police and firefighter arbitration awards must be renewed, or else taxpayers will see their services cut and property taxes rise, local government leaders said…

September 23, 2017

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Church donation box thief arrested, cops say

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER — Police in Toms River have arrested a 22-year-old man they say stole from a donation box at a church in town earlier this month. Vincent Passalacqua was arrested Wednesday…

September 23, 2017

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Father, son grew 29 marijuana plants in backyard, cops say

Police Blotter

MANCHESTER — A 63-year-old man and his adult son were caught Thursday growing 29 marijuana plants in their Manchester backyard, authorities said. After getting a tip, cops obtained a search warrant and…

September 23, 2017

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‘Clerks’ actress died of accidental overdose of painkillers, report says

Entertainment News

Actress Lisa Spoonauer of “Clerks” died from an accidental overdose of painkillers, according to a report in TMZ, citing documents from the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. The actress, who played the…

September 23, 2017

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Tiny Dominica calls for help after Hurricane Maria

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The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica appealed for desperately-needed aid and helicopters following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, which left the country struggling to survive without water or electricity. The island…

September 22, 2017

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Why This Hurricane Season Has Been So Catastrophic (Video)

Community News

Just as Hurricane Harvey wrapped up its devastation of Houston, Irma got into line behind it and quickly built into the strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Now, the Category 5 storm…

September 22, 2017

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Communication in Puerto Rico paralyzed after mobile networks knocked out by Hurricane Maria

US and World News

[ad_1] The mobile phone network in Puerto Rico is either mostly unavailable or has entirely failed, according to numerous reports from people trying to get in touch with relatives and loved ones.…

September 22, 2017

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Report: Barack Obama to Campaign for NJ Wall Street Dem Phil Murphy

Politics

Obama will headline campaign event for Phil Murphy TRENTON – Former President Barack Obama will host an event this fall for Democratic nominee for governor Phil Murphy, the candidate’s campaign confirmed Tuesday.…

September 21, 2017

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The N.J. links to seizure of enough fentanyl to kill 32 million

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NEW YORK — A pair of huge drug busts that led to the seizure of 270 pounds of drugs, including 141 pounds of pure fentanyl, were made after key transactions were witnessed…

September 20, 2017

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Hurricane Irma death toll up in Florida as recovery underway

In the News

The death toll in Florida from Hurricane Irma rose to 58 Tuesday as cleanup crews removed debris caused by the powerful storm that struck the state on September 10. “There are 42…

September 20, 2017

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LETTER: Air Force Veteran Says Freeholder Vicari Delivered on Veterans Issues

Politics

TO THE EDITOR: As a veteran, I know the importance of leadership. I wish to share information on the strong leadership exhibited by Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari. Freeholder Vicari knows the…

September 19, 2017

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New Jersey Democrat One Percenter Murphy: Free College Tuition…But Who Pays for It?

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics·School and Education News

A report in the Star Ledger today said New Jersey Democrat Phil Murphy wants to provide New Jersey residents with free college tuition if he becomes governor of New Jersey in two…

September 19, 2017

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Newark cop from Ocean County arrested for 3rd time in 2 years

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

NEWARK — A city police officer has been suspended without pay after being arrested last week — the third time he has been arrested in the last two years. Peter Chirico, a…

September 18, 2017

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Man offered 11-year-old girl wine cooler, candy to touch her, cops say

Police Blotter

BARNEGAT — A 35-year-old man was arrested last week after he offered an 11-year-old girl a wine cooler and candy to lift her shirt and let him touch her, authorities said. Jesse…

September 18, 2017

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Six Flags El Diablo ride restraint failed and injured girl, lawsuit alleges

Business News·Police Blotter

The parents of a Gibbstown juvenile are suing Six Flags Great Adventure over claims that their daughter was injured on a ride at the Jackson Township amusement park. Serafin and Margaret Alesiani…

September 18, 2017

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Manchester house fire kills husband, wife

Police Blotter

MANCHESTER — A husband and wife died Saturday night in a fire that destroyed the couple’s home in Manchester, police said. June Hollander, 82, and her husband, 84-year-old Warren Hollander, were found…

September 18, 2017

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Manchester Township (22) at Jackson Liberty (21) – Football

In the News

Jerry Ward and Jalen Glenn both rushed for over 100 yards as Manchester Township edged Jackson Liberty, 22-21, in Jackson. Jackson Liberty struck first, scoring on a 17-yard pass. Ward followed with…

September 18, 2017

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One Year After Terrorist Attack, Runners Come Out for Seaside Heights Semper 5K

Politics

SEASIDE HEIGHTS — Heightened security and a record number of runners marked the Seaside Semper Five charity race Saturday, one year after a pipe bomb exploded in a garbage can just as…

September 16, 2017

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