New Jersey Bail Reform Is Not What New Jersey Voted for in 2014

In November of 2014, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly supported an election ballot referendum that allowed the state to amend the constitution to allow for a more comprehensive pretrial system for criminal justice cases.…

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Child Sex Offender Back on the Streets Shortly After Arrest Thanks to Bail Reform Law

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP-Chief Richard Buzby issued the following statement regarding a suspected child sex offender who has been released back into the community thanks to New Jersey’s new bail reform law.…

Community News·Police Blotter

Lacey Township Receives "Town of Excellence Award" from DART Prevention Coalition

LACEY-RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention (IFP)’s DART Prevention Coalition recently honored local individuals for their significant contributions in substance abuse prevention throughout Ocean County. Awards/Honorees include: “Terrence P. Farley Recognition of Excellence…

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Watch: Regina Discenza Calls it Quits; Blames Everyone Else

Letter to the Editor Lacey school board member Regina Discenza, to pretty much everyone’s enjoyment and pleasure announced she’s done taking up space on the Lacey School Board and will not run…

School and Education News

President Trump's Inaugural Address

Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national…

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Social Services Information Day at Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County College’s Career, Employment, & Counseling Services and the Office of Student Life, along with the Ocean County Partnership for Children, Inc., will cosponsor a Community &…

School and Education News

A Variety of January Shows / February Valentine & Scout Day Special Events at Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please park in Parking Lot…

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Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Today in Manchester

by Manchester PD MANCHESTER-If you don’t yet have a New Year’s Resolution, please consider making a renewed focus on safe driving: help keep yourself, your loved ones, and other drivers safe while…

Police Blotter

Today's Daily Dose: January 3, 2017

250 Earthquakes reported on New Year’s Eve near California-Mexico border More than 250 small earthquakes have struck since New Year’s Eve near the California-Mexico border, causing unease among residents and attention from…

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Putin Ignores POTUS 'Kitchen Diplomacy', Pushes Towards Positive Relations Post Obama

by Phil Stilton MOSCOW-Russian President Vladimir Putin shrugged off President Barack Obama’s ‘kitchen diplomacy’ attack against his country and welcome his recently expelled diplomats back home for the holidays. On Thursday, Obama…

Politics

New Jersey Could Soon Require Background Checks for In-Home Day Care Providers

by Phil Stilton TRENTON-Those running family day care centers out of their homes in New Jersey may soon be subjected to federal background checks if a law moving through the state assembly…

Community News·Police Blotter·Politics

Berkeley Island Park Begins Rebuilding After Being Damaged During Sandy

by Phil Stilton BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-More than four years after being critically damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the Berkeley Island County Park is finally being rebuilt. In November, the county announced a $6.9 million construction contract…

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Jackson Township Residents Vote in First Annual JTOWN Magazine "People's Choice Awards"

by Phil Stilton JACKSON-Over 1,200 readers voted in November in the inaugural JTOWN Magazine “People’s Choice Awards”. Over 40 individuals, businesses and charities were nominated by the public in our online Facebook…

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Racial and Religious Tensions Escalate to Violence Around New Jersey Jewish Orthodox Enclave

LAKEWOOD-Over the past year, racial and religious tensions between Lakewood’s predominantly Orthodox Jewish population and residents in surrounding towns have escalated, culminating in violence for the first time this week. As Lakewood…

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Holbrook Little League to Recognize 43 Year Volunteer for Service at 2016 Opening Ceremony

JACKSON-Jim Furlong, who has volunteered as a manager for the Holbrook Little League Dodgers for 42 years, will be recognized by the board of Directors this Saturday at 10am at the Holbrook…

In the News

Jackson Township Suffering from Sharp Increase in Questionable LLC Operated Rental Properties

JACKSON-There is an increase in the volume of homes being bought by corporations in Jackson for the purpose of being used as rental investment properties, according to research provided by Jackson Township resident…

In the News

Beck Votes to Advance Tax Cuts to Make NJ a More Affordable Place to Retire

Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) voted to pass a pair of tax-cut bills through the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee. Sen. Jennifer Beck voted for a pair of tax-cut bills before the Senate…

Politics

Police: Drunk Driver Causes Three Accidents in Manahawkin

STAFFORD- On Wednesday February 24, 2016 at approximately 4:50 PM Stafford Police received a report of a hit and run involving a red mustang in the area of Route 9 North and…

Police Blotter

Silverton Fire Ladies Auxiliary Fish & Chips Dinner March 11

SILVERTON – The Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual fish and chips dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 11 at 15 Kettle Creak in Toms River. The…

Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Easter Egg Hunt in Seaside Heights on March 20

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Borough of Seaside Heights will hold a Palm Sunday Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. March 20. More than 15,000 eggs will be hidden for children of various age…

Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

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New Jersey Bail Reform Is Not What New Jersey Voted for in 2014

Child Sex Offender Back on the Streets Shortly After Arrest Thanks to Bail Reform Law

Lacey Township Receives "Town of Excellence Award" from DART Prevention Coalition

Watch: Regina Discenza Calls it Quits; Blames Everyone Else

President Trump's Inaugural Address

Social Services Information Day at Ocean County College

A Variety of January Shows / February Valentine & Scout Day Special Events at Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College

Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Today in Manchester

Today's Daily Dose: January 3, 2017

Putin Ignores POTUS 'Kitchen Diplomacy', Pushes Towards Positive Relations Post Obama

New Jersey Could Soon Require Background Checks for In-Home Day Care Providers

Berkeley Island Park Begins Rebuilding After Being Damaged During Sandy

Jackson Township Residents Vote in First Annual JTOWN Magazine "People's Choice Awards"

Racial and Religious Tensions Escalate to Violence Around New Jersey Jewish Orthodox Enclave

Holbrook Little League to Recognize 43 Year Volunteer for Service at 2016 Opening Ceremony

Jackson Township Suffering from Sharp Increase in Questionable LLC Operated Rental Properties

Beck Votes to Advance Tax Cuts to Make NJ a More Affordable Place to Retire

Police: Drunk Driver Causes Three Accidents in Manahawkin

Silverton Fire Ladies Auxiliary Fish & Chips Dinner March 11

Easter Egg Hunt in Seaside Heights on March 20

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