Police Investigating Accidental Shooting at Pistol Range

Just before 4:30 pm, Officers and Detectives responded to the Garden State Pistol Range located on Swarthmore Avenue regarding a shooting victim. Upon arrival emergency personnel learned that a 61 year old…

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Bill to Protect Consumers from Post Disaster Price Gouging Passes Assembly

by Phil Stilton TRENTON-After Superstorm Sandy, allegations over price gouging on items ranging from food to emergency essentials was prevalent around the county by unscrupulous business owners trying to cash in on…

Business News·Community News

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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Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Jackson Mills

JACKSON – Volunteer firefighters are needed for the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company and other stations. Volunteer firefighters must meet local department requirements such as a possessing a high school diploma, passing…

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January Snow Job to Cost Jackson Additional $65,000

JACKSON-On Tuesday, the Jackson Township council will vote to approve bills submitted by Bil-Jim Construction and Caruso Excavating totalling over $65,000 for additional snow removal services required during the January 22-23rd snow…

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Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

HOWELL – Howell Township Mayor William Gotto and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro recently met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney on Feb. 18 to discuss the mandated affordable housing law.…

Community News·Politics

Howell Township Budget To Be Unveiled on Feb. 22

HOWELL – The Howell Township Governing Body will introduce its proposed 2016 Municipal Budget on Feb. 22. The budget seeks to maintain a municipal tax rate equal to or lesser than the…

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Upcoming public discussion: Should video from police cameras be off-limits?

Senator Paul A. Sarlo On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the Bergen County NAACP will host a public forum to discuss proposed legislation that seeks to prevent public access to all police camera…

Politics

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 3rd thru 8th, 2016

Weekly Police Blotter February 3rd thru February 8th, 2016 . . Drug Possession and Distribution (Arrests) – On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, detectives of the Lacey Township Police Department obtained a search…

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Brick Township Awards Block Grants to Social Services Agencies

BRICK – Brick Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council awarded various grants on Feb. 9 to area social services agencies. The Community Development Block Grants include $3,500 for transitional housing…

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A Call for New Members – Lanoka Harbor EMS & Lacey Township EMS – Monday, February 8, 2016

A Call for New Members – This past weekend, Lanoka Harbor EMS and Lacey Township EMS held their annual installation dinners announcing the leadership of their organizations for the upcoming year while…

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Blizzard beach repairs begin but cash is uncertain

As some Shore towns rush to repair beaches damaged by last week’s blizzard, the mayors are still wondering where they’ll get all the money to pay for the work. The bills for…

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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…

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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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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…

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Ocean County Seniors Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather

TOMS RIVER – With snowy weather and plunging temperatures affecting everyone, Ocean County leaders are urging the county’s 160,000 older adults to be especially prepared. More than 1.6 million older Americans go…

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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…

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Teen Shot at Toms River Apartment Complex in Apparent Robbery Attempt

On January 5,the Toms River Police Dispatch center received several phone calls from people who believed they heard a gunshot. Officers responded to the parking lot of Winteringham Village, located on Route…

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Police Investigating Accidental Shooting at Pistol Range

Bill to Protect Consumers from Post Disaster Price Gouging Passes Assembly

Berkeley Island Park Begins Rebuilding After Being Damaged During Sandy

Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Jackson Mills

January Snow Job to Cost Jackson Additional $65,000

Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

Howell Township Budget To Be Unveiled on Feb. 22

Upcoming public discussion: Should video from police cameras be off-limits?

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 3rd thru 8th, 2016

Brick Township Awards Block Grants to Social Services Agencies

A Call for New Members – Lanoka Harbor EMS & Lacey Township EMS – Monday, February 8, 2016

Blizzard beach repairs begin but cash is uncertain

Police Chief: Teamwork Helps Manchester Weather Winter Storm Jonas

Jackson Township Conducting Forensic Audit of Historic Snowfall Cleanup

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

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

SBA Help Available for Ocean County Businesses and Residents

Ocean County Seniors Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather

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

Teen Shot at Toms River Apartment Complex in Apparent Robbery Attempt

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