Jackson Resident Going to Hollywood on American Idol

PHILADELPHIA,PA-Jackson Township 15 year old Gianna Isabella impressed the judges on American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on the popular Fox television show. Isabella is the daughter of 80’s pop star Brenda…

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Smith: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst a Strong Candidate for New Tankers

Today the Air Force announced the list of military bases that are candidates to receive the next round of KC-46 tankers, and included Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL) as one of 11 installations…

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Chabad Center Hearing Changed, New Date to Be Announced Friday

Toms River Township has announced that the hearing for the Chabad Jewish Center before the zoning board has been changed. The application for the Chabad Jewish Center of Toms River, 2001 Church…

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Kean Bans Hoverboards at Ocean County College Campus

Kean University joined a growing list of colleges to ban the use of hoverboards on campus, citing risks for personal injury. The two wheeled electric scooters which have gained notoriety for spontaneously…

School and Education News

Son of Saddle Brook councilwoman arrested for DWI after crash, report says

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS – The son of Saddle Brook Councilwoman Karen D’Arminio was arrested last week after sideswiping two cars on Route 17, according to a report. Joseph Scrittorale, 41, was charged with…

Politics

Another Shooting Reported in Toms River; Victim in Critical Condition

TOMS RIVER-Last week, a teen was shot at a Toms River apartment complex. Yesterday, a man was shot near a construction site on Route 9, just a few miles north. On January…

Police Blotter

Six Flags Tiger and Lion Cub Being Raised as One Litter by Park Staff

by Kristin Siebeneicher, Spots and stripes have taken over the nursery at Six Flags Great Adventure’s safari as the veterinary team welcomes a Siberian tiger cub, the first tiger birth at the…

Business News·Community News

Give Kids a Smile Event

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Tess Torres Phone : 732-942-8400 Email: tess@jacksonorthodontics.com Local Dentist to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids (Jackson, NJ) – Local orthodontist, Dr. Miriam T. Furlong, will…

Ocean County News

Feb. 26: Veterans Benefit Clinic in Toms River

TOMS RIVER – The George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 is hosting a Veterans Benefits Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.…

In the News

Feb. 14: Soundwave Fashion Show and Concert

BRICK – A fashion show and concert of hip hop performers will be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 14 at The Mansion, 180 Bridge Plaza in Brick. The 6th…

In the News

Feb. 4: Free AARP Tax Assistance at Jackson Library Branch

JACKSON – A free weekly tax assistance workshop will be held by AARP from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting Feb. 4 at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2…

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PETA Takes Aim At Toms River's Beaver Trap & Kill Program

Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps which snap…

Community News

Christmas Trees to be Used for Dune Building in Ortley Beach

Toms River Township is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to Ortley Beach to help rebuild the sand dunes there. Between now and February 1, 2016, Christmas trees may be brought…

Community News

Weekly Blotter: Berkeley Township PD – Dec. 17, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016

The weekly blotter from the Berkeley Township Police Department: Fire Investigation – On December 17th at 6:17 p.m. a township garbage truck caught fire at the Municipal Garage. Patrolman D.J. Williams was…

Police Blotter

Surprise Takedown at Toms River Bus Terminal

On Thursday the Ocean County Prosecutors Office arrested a Pittsgrove man for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female in Manchester. Dennis Myers, 36, was investigated following a report from the victim. She informed…

Police Blotter

Late Night Theft at Auto Dealership

Police in Lacey Township are trying to find the person or persons responsible for stealing 14 catalytic converters from beneath automobiles at a local car dealership and repair shop. Last Tuesday the…

Police Blotter

BREAKING: Brick School District Professionals Executed at Reorg Meeting

BRICK-Led by education insider John Lamella, a Jackson Township School District Administrator, the newly seated Brick Township Board of Education members lined up all of the school district professionals and executed an…

School and Education News

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 30, 2015 thru January 4, 2016

Weekly Police Blotter December 30th, 2015 thru January 4th, 2016 . . DUI and Aggravated Assault (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 12:34 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol…

Police Blotter

Prosecutor's Office Claims Contractor Operating with Expired License

TOMS RIVER-On Monday (1/4/16), Seaside Heights residents, Mary and Nick Ditta, responded to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to report a theft by contractor Thomas Carlevale, 29, of Thomas Carlevale Construction in…

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HS WRESTLING: Jackson Liberty Dominates Pinelands Regional 60-15

The Jackson Liberty High School wrestling team earned seven pins Wednesday on its way to a 60-15 win over host Pinelands Regional. Josh Bollard, Nick Pellegrino, Shaun Plaza, Jake Schindel, Jeremy Bollard,…

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