Toms River offering August camps for kids including sports, STEM, and CSI

TOMS RIVER, NJ — With August in full swing, the Toms River Recreation Department is inviting families to sign up children for a variety of weekly camps and clinics designed to keep…

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Former youth pastor extradited to Maryland on sex abuse charges

Baltimore County, MD – A former youth pastor has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses linked to abuse that investigators say took place between 2006 and 2010. Detectives identified the…

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Salem EMT arrested in global child exploitation operation

Boston, MA – A 34-year-old Salem emergency medical technician has been arrested following a federal investigation that uncovered his alleged involvement in multiple online groups dedicated to sharing child sexual abuse material.…

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Mario Lopez to host new ‘Toddler of the Year’ competition benefiting Toys for Tots

Phoenix, AZ – Colossal, the fundraising group behind the successful Baby of the Year contest, is launching a new national campaign for 2- to 3-year-olds called Toddler of the Year, with TV…

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Pickup truck plows onto youth football field in New Jersey, driver arrested

West Deptford, NJ – A youth football practice at the RiverWinds complex was disrupted Wednesday night when a pickup truck drove onto the field toward a crowd of children and parents, police…

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Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River

Resident urges county to oppose federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Stafford Township resident pressed Ocean County officials for the fourth time to formally oppose proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP programs, warning they would strip vital…

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Former detective accuses Prosecutor’s Office of ignoring child abuse warnings before boy’s treadmill death

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A retired New Jersey State Trooper and former county detective at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s publicly accused the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and child protective services of failing…

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Ten things we did in New Jersey in the 80s and 90s that would raise eyebrows today

Trenton, NJ – Growing up in New Jersey in the 1980s and 90s meant living by a set of unwritten rules that would seem bizarre, even reckless, to anyone raised in today’s…

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Garfield movie to light up Toms River’s Skyview Park Tuesday night

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Families can grab blankets and chairs for an outdoor screening of The Garfield Movie this Tuesday at Skyview Park as part of the township’s Neighborhood Movie Night in…

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Surrendered dog hopes for forever home in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – A 3½-year-old American Bully named Broley has joined the adoption floor at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and is looking for a permanent home. Recently surrendered, Broley has…

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Ohio man gets 15 years to life for killing crying 1-year-old

Columbus, OH – An Ohio man who admitted to killing a 1-year-old girl after she would not stop crying has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Michael Mayor, 34,…

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Eight Illegal Alien Sexual Predators Captured by ICE in New Jersey Sanctuary City

Newark, NJ – Federal immigration agents have arrested eight illegally present sex offenders in New Jersey over the past several weeks as part of an ongoing operation targeting individuals with histories of…

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BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event

Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. Families filled…

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Man fires shots at Newark hotel then runs from troopers with knife

Newark, DE – A man from North Carolina began waving a gun inside a Newark hotel room before firing multiple shots, barricading a woman inside, and fleeing into nearby woods where he…

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North Tonawanda celebrates National Night Out with first responders food and fun

North Tonawanda, NY – Families turned out in big numbers Tuesday night as the North Tonawanda Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out, joining forces with local firefighters, deputies, and community…

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Rockville neighborhoods light up as police visit dozens of blocks for National Night Out

Rockville, MD – It was an evening of sirens and smiles as Rockville City Police fanned out across the city Tuesday night for National Night Out, greeting residents, handing out giveaways, and…

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Crowds pack Monroe Township for National Night Out filled with music cars and community spirit

Monroe Township, NJ – Residents gathered under the summer sky Tuesday night as Monroe Township transformed into a festival of flashing lights, food trucks, and family fun during its 2025 National Night…

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Bounce houses and badges bring big crowds to North Plainfield

North Plainfield, NJ – Families packed the streets and local parks Tuesday night for North Plainfield’s 2025 National Night Out celebration, which turned into a community-wide block party aimed at strengthening ties…

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NJ appliance company pleads guilty after air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and a death

Newark, NJ – A New Jersey-based appliance company has pleaded guilty in federal court for failing to report a dangerous fire risk tied to its portable air conditioners — a defect now…

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Kean Stage unveils stacked 2025–26 season with gospel, Broadway stars, and Latin legends

Union, NJ – From a Grammy-winning gospel choir to salsa royalty and Broadway icons, Kean Stage has dropped a powerhouse lineup for its 2025–2026 season, promising months of live music, dance, and…

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