Toys R Us is Coming Back to Jersey!

Tru Kids Brands (“Tru Kids”), the proud parent of the Toys”R”Us brand will bring Toys”R”Us stores back to the United States this holiday season. Tru Kids and b8ta, the software-powered experiential retailer have entered into a joint venture…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Raises Over $505,000 at the 36th Annual Golf Classic Tournament

Neptune, NJ ― July 16, 2019 ― On July 8, the Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Golf Classic was held at Deal Golf…

Health and Wellness

Laurita Winery’s Red White and Blue and Bacon Too Honors America’s Service Members

Laurita invites ALL ACTIVE AND FORMER Military Personnel to join us for FREE, with ID! (Military discount is for service members ONLY. Please select the “Free Military Ticket” option and register online.…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Level II Regional Trauma Center Receives Verification from the American College of Surgeons

The trauma center and pediatric trauma center at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center have been verified as a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by…

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Prosecutor: No Criminal Charges Against Toms River Counselors Who Made Kids Sit on Hot Blacktop as Punishment

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit was notified on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, by the Toms River Police Department and the Division of Child Permanency & Protection of an…

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Freeholders Warn Residents not to Buy or Use Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July

TOMS RIVER-It’s that time of year when New Jerseyians, restricted by law cross the bridges over the Delaware River to buy fireworks in Pennsylvania where they treat residents as adults and the…

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Howard C. Johnson Elementary School Unveils “Learning Unleashed” Model Classroom Funded by OceanFirst Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please contact: Phyllis Lacca: 609.344.2400 x204 cell 609.214.7870 / phyllis@masterpieceadvertising.com Stephanie Toal, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, OceanFirst Foundation 732-341-4576 / stoal@oceanfirstfdn.org Ben Morris: 609-344-2400 x202 /…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Joins National Heart Care Initiative

Neptune, NJ, June 18, 2019… Severe heart attacks can cause an often fatal, but rare condition called cardiogenic shock in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of…

Monmouth County News

Some Residents Upset Over Free Narcan Program in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER-A posting by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office on our Facebook page generated tens of thousands of reads and hundreds of comments from irate residents over the State of New Jersey’s…

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Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Cara Garofalo Joins Deborah Specialty Physicians-Manahawkin

Pediatric Cardiologist Cara Garofalo, MD has joined the staff at Deborah Specialty Physicians – Manahawkin. Dr. Garofalo, of Philadelphia, was most recently employed by St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, where…

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Lowes Educational Foundation Awards Toms River High School East with $5,000 Grant

June 12, 2019— The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grant to High School East in Toms River, NJ. The grant will provide funding for…

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Harassment Continues for Orthodox Activist Fighting Against Lakewood Corruption

LAKEWOOD-Last month, he had his house egged by his fellow Orthodox Jewish neighbors. Last week, he was accosted while in his vehicle driving through Lakewood by his fellow Orthodox Jewish neighbors. The…

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Firefighters Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Volunteers of the Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company responded to nearly 400 calls in 2018 and were recognized for their volunteer efforts in the community. Firefighters are often interrupted for service…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Ellen Angelo, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, of Holmdel, NJ, as Chief Nursing Officer. Ellen previously served as vice president, chief nursing officer…

Monmouth County News

Teacher, Lawyer Launch Campaign to Challenge Ocean County Freeholders

BEACHWOOD-Wednesday night, Jean Czarkowski, a teacher from Toms River and David Wright, a lawyer from West Creek launched their campaign for freeholder in Ocean County. Czarkowski is a life-long resident of Ocean County…

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Brick Township Mayor Invites Public to Join in Opening of New Skatepark, Basketball Court, Playground

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey and the Township Council invite you to join them for the ribbon cutting and official grand opening of the Bernie Cooke Park on Thursday, May 23 at 5pm. The…

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Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region Hospitals Receive ‘A’s for Patient Safety

All of Hackensack Meridian Health’s southern market hospitals including Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, Ocean Medical Center in Brick and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin have been awarded an…

Jersey Shore News

Berkeley Township Partners with Red Cross to Install Smoke Alarms for Senior Citizens

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Last Tuesday, Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilwoman Sophia Attanasio Papa Gingrich joined Rosie Taravella, CEO of the American Red Cross New Jersey Region and many other volunteers to assist in the American…

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Jackson Resident is New Owner of Color-Me-Mine at the Freehold Mall

FREEHOLD-On May 9, 2019, Color-Me-Mine, a pottery painting and art studio franchise located in the Freehold Raceway Mall changed owners. Former owners George and Lisa Senkus sold the franchise to Courtney Cicconi,…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Named Center of Excellence for Pancreas, Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Care

Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Care today announced that Jersey Shore University Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Center of Excellence for Pancreas, Liver, and Bile Duct…