Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 19th thru 25th, 2016

Weekly Police Blotter January 19th thru 25th, 2016 . . Extortion via the Internet – On Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12:41 p.m., Lacey Township Police responded to a Lanoka Harbor address…

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Police Chief: Teamwork Helps Manchester Weather Winter Storm Jonas

by Chief Lisa Parker, Manchester Police Department Manchester Township—During the blizzard this past weekend, the Manchester Township Police Department’s Communications Section answered hundreds of calls for service, ranging from first aid…

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Jackson Township Conducting Forensic Audit of Historic Snowfall Cleanup

JACKSON-Days after Jackson Township was hit with over two feet of snow from “Winter Storm Jonas”, Jackson Township officials are looking into the reasons why some township roads remained unplowed almost four…

Community News

HS BOYS BASKETBALL: Brick Township Hangs On To Beat Pinelands Regional 69-65

The Brick Township High School boys basketball team had a 19-point lead at the end of the third quarter Friday but barely withstood a late charge by visiting Pinelands Regional to beat…

Local Sports News

Communities Rally Behind Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head in Lakewood

Last Tuesday, a person being referred to as a teen in Lakewood caught the attention of the local news media after he offered a homeless man $5 to pour a cup of coffee…

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Weather Emergency Update – Lacey Township Police Department – Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

Weather Emergency Update (Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.) – The latest weather report indicates Lacey Township can expect high wind gusts along with sleet and snow (blizzard) conditions to continue through the…

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Weather Advisory & Public Notice – Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, January 22, 2016 (Noon)

Telephone Notification (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.) – The following is a transcript of the automated telephone message sent to residents: The impending winter storm is expected to hit our area tonight during…

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Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Winter Storm Advisory – The Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is actively monitoring the progression of a potentially…

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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 12th thru 18th, 2016

Weekly Police Blotter January 12th thru 18th, 2016 . . DUI (Arrest) – On Monday, January 18, 2016, at 10:09 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the area of Haines Street in the…

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Ocean County Chambers of Commerce Form Commerce Coalition with the Board of Chosen Freeholders

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s regional chambers of commerce are initiating a joint effort with the Board of Chosen Freeholders to promote business growth in the state’s sixth largest county. On the…

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Toms River Domestic Dispute Ends with Suicide

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near Silver Bay Road overnight. Upon their arrival a man exited the home and shot himself. The man…

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Zoning Board Meeting on Chabad Jewish Center Set for Feb. 18

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 to review the application for the Chabad Jewish Center at 2001 Church…

In the News

High School Filmmakers Sought for Film Festival

TOMS RIVER – New Jersey high school students may submit their original film for judging at the 2016 Annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival. The festival, now in its 10th year,…

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2nd Annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival

After a highly successful inaugural event last year, the annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival will return on Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th in the Waretown Recreation and Lake Area, located…

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Toms River Chabad Hearing Scheduled for Monday Night

The township of Toms River has notified the public of the new date and venue of the controversial zoning board hearing for the Chabad Jewish Center. The meeting, previously scheduled for Thursday…

Community News

Meet The Chris Christie the Media Doesn't Want You To Know

Say what you want about Governor Chris Christie, but he’s always been a frontlines kind of guy, especially in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy here in New Jersey. On September 12, 2012,…

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Manchester Township officer Douglas Higgins Receives Corporal distinction

MANCHESTER – Veteran officer Douglas Higgins of the Manchester Township Police Department received the Corporate recognition badge during a Jan. 13 ceremony at the Municipal Complex Civic Center. Higgins has been a…

In the News

SBA Help Available for Ocean County Businesses and Residents

TOMS RIVER – Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration now have regular office hours locally to help residents and business owners affected by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. They will be on hand…

In the News

Manahawkin Teen Charged with DUI in Jackson

At 3:20 am on Tuesday, Jackson Police officers Tristan Bennett, Dave Watson and Anthony Riso responded to the intersection of South Cooksbridge Road and Brewers Bridge Road on the report of a…

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Lanoka Harbor Man Charged After Being Found Passed Out in Car at Jackson Crossing Plaza

On January 10th, at 2:27 pm, Jackson police officers Steve Scaglione and James Reynolds responded to the Jackson Crossing Plaza on the report of a male and female who appeared to be…

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