Police shoot alleged armed robber in exchange of gunfire, report says

PATERSON – Police responding to a report of an armed robbery early Wednesday fired shots at the suspect, apparently wounding him, according to media reports. The robbery occurred about 12:15 a.m. in…

March 29, 2017

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Robber sentenced for shooting that ended veteran cop's career

Police Blotter

NEWARK — A man who shot a Newark police officer as the veteran cop helped thwart a store robbery was sentenced to more than 40 years in state prison, officials said Tuesday.…

March 29, 2017

1 min read

Teenage armed robbers’ last sight on Earth was a 23-year-old with an AR-15

Police Blotter

Males aged 16, 17, 18 years old are dead after they attempted to break into the wrong home in Broken Arrow, Okla., as a 23-year-old resident responded to sounds of a break-in…

March 29, 2017

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Could former Jackson Memorial star Matt Thaiss get MLB at-bats with Angels in 2017?

Local Sports News

TEMPE, Ariz. — When it comes to former Jackson Memorial standout Matt Thaiss, indications are it isn’t a matter of if he will be in the big leagues, it’s simply when? Thaiss,…

March 24, 2017

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'Snowflake Test' for Job Applicants Weeds Out the Unproductive

Business News

One CEO has been pretty blunt about the people he is not looking to hire. That’s right: No snowflakes need apply. And to make sure he doesn’t hire one by mistake, he’s…

March 24, 2017

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Joy Villa Stands Her Ground in a Partisan Hollywood

Entertainment News·Politics·US and World News

Musician Joy Villa did something daring on the night of the 2017 Grammy Awards: She decided to display her beliefs proudly. Wearing a now-famous Make America Great Again dress, the 25-year-old singer…

March 24, 2017

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Grassley: No Gorsuch Deal for Democrats

Politics·US and World News

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is doing so well in committee hearings that Senate Democrats are searching out a deal to protect the filibuster, to potentially use against a future nominee, in…

March 24, 2017

1 min read

GOP Scramble: Ryan Delays Vote on Health Care Bill

Politics·US and World News

Apparently short of a majority to pass their health care bill, House Republican leaders on Thursday pushed back a vote on the American Health Care Act until Friday at the earliest. House…

March 24, 2017

1 min read

Should Kids Have a Sleepover at a Recovering Addict's Home?

Community News·Police Blotter

A sleepover is a great opportunity for kids to bond with one another. It enables a child to practice good manners, learn social boundaries and — perhaps most important — make new…

March 24, 2017

1 min read

5 more people charged as scammers who stole nearly $300K in Sandy aid

Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER — Five property owners were charged Thursday with bilking the federal government out of nearly $300,000 in federal Hurricane Sandy aid for allegedly lying on their applications to get money…

March 24, 2017

1 min read

Lakewood Drug Dealer Mistakenly Released from Prison was Leader of Local Drug Cartel

In the News

TOMS RIVER — A Lakewood drug dealer currently on the lam after he was mistakenly being released from prison in July faces a life sentence after being convicted Wednesday of leading a…

March 24, 2017

1 min read

REPORT: Bail Reform Supporter Fails to Gain Republican Nomination in Middlesex

New Jersey News·Politics

Sam Thompson, who represents Jackson Township in the New Jersey legislature failed to secure the nomination of the Middlesex County Republicans at their annual convention. Thompson, a supporter and backer of NJ’s…

March 19, 2017

1 min read

Toms River physician assistant charged with prescribing meds without a license

Police Blotter

FREEHOLD — A grand jury has indicted a physician assistant from Ocean County on charges he prescribed medication when he wasn’t licensed to do so. The indictment, handed up by a grand…

March 19, 2017

1 min read

Long-awaited $128M beach replenishment to start in Ortley Beach next month

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER — Beach replenishment for the northern Ocean County peninsula is set to start the middle of next month, with Ortley Beach as the first spot to get the sand. State…

March 19, 2017

1 min read

Deer stuck in frozen N.J. pond rescued but struggling to walk

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

ROXBURY – Officials rescued Sunday morning a deer stuck in a frozen pond for nearly 24 hours in Roxbury. The deer is out of the water but is struggling to walk on…

March 19, 2017

1 min read

Former Jackson Business Administrator Turns Himself in to State Police on Corruption Charges

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TOTOWA-When Jackson Township hired former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres in 2010 to succeed Phil Del Turco as business administrator, everyone in the township knew is it was a mistake, except for…

March 19, 2017

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Follow the Money: Jackson Council Political Payouts are Mirror Image of Lakewood Political Powerbase

Government News·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council is preparing for a showdown with the Orthodox community this week as it considers a dormitory ban within its borders. Many in town are left wondering, is…

March 15, 2017

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Jackson Township Put on Notice by Lawyer for "Religious Gerrymandering" Over Dorm Ban

Community News

JACKSON-The Township of Jackson, in New Jersey has been put on notice by a lawyer representing the growing community of Orthodox Jewish families within its borders. Robert L. Greene, a lawyer from D.C.…

March 13, 2017

1 min read

U.S. Attorney Fishman: You're Fired! says Donald Trump as he "Drains the Swamp"

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

WASHINGTON–All 46 U.S. attorneys serving as holdover appointments from the Obama administration were asked to resign by Attorney General Jeff Sessions Friday afternoon, Justice Department officials said. Among them include Paul Fishman,…

March 11, 2017

1 min read

Reasons to Vote for Democrats Becomes National Best Selling Book

Politics

A book written by written by Michael J. Knowles has become one of the hottest selling titles in America. Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide is a book that explains all…

March 10, 2017

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