Ocean City Business Administrator violated e-mail policy.

Like many municipalities, Ocean City (Cape May County) has a written policy governing employees’ use of e-mail. The third page of Ocean City’s policy states: All email, voicemail and Internet messages (including…

February 10, 2016

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Victim critical following Neptune Twp. shooting

Police Blotter

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — A person identified only as a male was shot and critically wounded Monday night, police said. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of 7th Ave.around 8 p.m. The…

February 9, 2016

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First results of the New Hampshire Primary announced

Politics

NEW HAMPSHIRE – The first results of the 2016 New Hampshire Primary election have been announced, as three small towns voted at midnight in a presidential year tradition. The communities of Dixville…

February 9, 2016

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Cops didn't want to shoot man in Manchester mobile home standoff, neighbor says

In the News

MANCHESTER — A resident who witnessed a standoff between authorities and a man at a mobile home park early Saturday morning said police gave him every chance to surrender before they fatally…

February 9, 2016

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Police say parents, referees involved in physical altercation after Manalapan-Howell ice hockey game

Local Sports News

HOWELL – Referees were involved in a physical altercation with parents following a high school hockey game between Manalapan and Howell at Howell Ice World on Sunday afternoon, according to Howell police.…

February 9, 2016

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Mayors now may have to sue hospitals for taxes | Quigley

Politics

“Well, I guess I’ll just have to sue the hospital,” said one mayor, regretfully. He doesn’t want his town to be the only one in New Jersey not getting taxes from its…

February 9, 2016

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Did Marco Rubio backer really mock Christie's weight?

Politics

NASHUA, N.H. — A congressman and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio backer mocked Gov. Chris Christie on Monday over his waistline. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Ca.) took Christie to task for attacking Rubio at…

February 9, 2016

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Obama signs International Megan's Law

Police Blotter·Politics

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday signed legislation named for a Hamilton girl that’s designed to alert foreign governments when registered sex offenders travel abroad. The International Megan’s Law to Prevent…

February 9, 2016

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Christie's 'independent' Bridgegate lawyers now funding his campaign | Editorial

Politics

It was bad enough that Chris Christie’s “dear friend” Debra Won Yang hosted a fundraiser for his campaign on the same day that she was doing taxpayer-funded interviews for his “independent” Bridgegate…

February 9, 2016

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Day of reckoning arrives for Christie in N.H.

Politics

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Gov. Chris Christie has spent more than 70 days campaigning in New Hampshire, hosting 76 town halls and 180 public events in his quest to be president. His ads…

February 9, 2016

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Man killed by cops after allegedly holding girlfriend at knifepoint in Manchester

Police Blotter

MANCHESTER — A man killed by police allegedly held his girlfriend at knifepoint, pulled a knife on officers and couldn’t be subdued by non-lethal rounds before Ocean County SWAT officers shot him…

February 8, 2016

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Cake Boss Endorses Christie

Business News·Politics

Appearing with Gov. Chris Christie Monday morning at a town hall meeting in Hudson, N.H., “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro endorsed the governor for president ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.…

February 8, 2016

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What they're saying about Christie after 8th Republican debate

Politics

TRENTON — Here is a look at what they’re saying across the nation about Gov. Chris Christie after the eight 2016 Republican presidential debate Saturday night in Manchester, N.H.: * A few…

February 8, 2016

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Appeals court upholds N.J. cop killer's conviction

Police Blotter

TRENTON — A state appeals court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a man who shot and killed a Lakewood police officer in 2011. The three-judge panel rejected Jahmell Crockam’s argument that…

February 5, 2016

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Blizzard beach repairs begin but cash is uncertain

Community News

As some Shore towns rush to repair beaches damaged by last week’s blizzard, the mayors are still wondering where they’ll get all the money to pay for the work. The bills for…

February 5, 2016

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Elderly couple hospitalized after vehicle overturns

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER — An elderly couple was hospitalized Tuesday morning after the vehicle they were in was t-boned at an intersection. Phyllis Scardena, 76, of Toms River, was driving in a 2004…

February 5, 2016

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Toms River woman arrested for heroin distribution

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER – A 27-year-old township woman was charged with multiple offenses related to the distribution of heroin on Tuesday. On Feb. 2, members of the Toms River Police Department’s special enforcement…

February 5, 2016

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Toms River North (3) at Toms River East (5) – Boys Ice Hockey

Local Sports News

Zachary Noble scored twice and Patrick Hofmann added a goal and three assists as Toms River East edged Toms River North, 5-3, at Winding River Rink in Toms River. Colby Dineen finished…

February 5, 2016

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Trial starts for man accused of beating elderly neighbor to death

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER – Anthony “Tony” Verdicchio was a 76-year-old creature of habit, who was an avid collector of everything from baseball cards to Disney figurines and who loved flea markets. On the…

January 28, 2016

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Trial starts for man accused of beating elderly neighbor to death

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER – Anthony “Tony” Verdicchio was a 76-year-old creature of habit, who was an avid collector of everything from baseball cards to Disney figurines and who loved flea markets. On the…

January 28, 2016

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