Jackson Township Ordered by Judge to Submit Status Report on Anti-Orthodox Dormitory Ordinance

JACKSON-Jackson Township, facing a lawsuit by Agudath Israel of America has been given a deadline by the judge handling the case to submit a report regarding the status of a court ordered…

May 30, 2018

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Five Homes Selling for Nearly $5 Million in Ocean County

Business News·New Jersey News

Are you looking to upsize your home? Here are some options currently on the market here in Ocean County if you can qualify for the nearly $5,000,000 mortgage that will accompany your…

May 16, 2018

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Sweeney, Gopal Bill to Ban Smoking on New Jersey Beaches Introduced

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-A partisan bill sponsored by New Jersey Democrats has surfaced again in the New Jersey Senate by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Monmouth County Senator Vin Gopal last week. During Governor Chris…

May 16, 2018

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Toms River Council Ordinance Protects North Dover Land Tract from Overdevelopment

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A large 50 acre land tract in the heart of the North Dover section of the township has been changed to limit the density of construction should it be be developed…

May 9, 2018

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Howell Republican Endorse 2018 Ticket

Politics

Howell Township, NJ — Howell Township Republican Municipal Chairman Juan Malave is pleased to announce its unanimously selected council candidates for this year’s municipal election. The candidates include newcomers Thomas Russo, Pamela…

April 16, 2018

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McGovern, Rullo Both Rally Against Phil Murphy Backed Democrat Gun Grab Legislation in New Jersey

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

NEW GRETNA–Mark McGovern, a congressional candidate in New Jersey’s second legislative district said today that the New Jersey Democrats’ assault on the second amendment must be stopped today. Follow Mark McGovern on…

March 22, 2018

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Jackson Zoning Board Vice Chairman Warns of Possible Affordable Housing Avalanche in Jackson Township

Business News·Community News·Police Blotter

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council is once again amending township ordinances to accommodate more affordable housing construction within its borders, but one resident spoke up against the town’s current path. Doctor Sheldon Hoffstein,…

March 19, 2018

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Point Pleasant Man Admits to Planning Bomb Attack to Support ISIS

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·US and World News

by OAG, NJ TRENTON– A Point Pleasant, New Jersey, man today admitted that he planned to construct and use a pressure cooker bomb in New York on behalf of the Islamic State…

March 13, 2018

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Fire Damages Downtown Freehold Restaurants

Police Blotter

On Wednesday, at approximately 3:47 p.m. the Freehold Fire Department and Freehold Police Department were dispatched to Federici’s Family Restaurant and the Court Jester Restaurant, downtown Freehold, after employees and patrons of…

January 25, 2018

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Toms River Lawyer Stole a Young Boy’s Inheritance After His Father Died, Now He’s Going to Jail

Business News·Community News·Police Blotter

by Peter Aseltine TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a lawyer from Ocean County who formerly practiced in Jersey City was convicted at trial today on charges that he stole…

January 11, 2018

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Holiday and Christmas Events in Ocean County This Weekend. Dec. 1-3, 2017

Events and Festivals

Event: Our Gang Players presents Miracle on 34th Street Date: 12/1/2017 – 7pm, 12/2/2017 – 7pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Stafford Township Arts Center When 12/1/2017 – 7pm12/2/2017 – 7pm12/3/2017 – 2pm Click for more…

November 30, 2017

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Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway

Community News·Events and Festivals·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…

November 29, 2017

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Jackson Man Charged With Assault by Auto, Robbery

Police Blotter

by Jackson Police Dept. On Saturday November 25, 2017 at approximately 12:45 am, Police Officers Ernest Thomason, Keith French and Michael Goelz responded to the Sunoco gas station located on North Countyline…

November 27, 2017

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AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official position to…

October 31, 2017

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Council Approved Larsen Road High Density Housing Application Submitted to Planning Board

Community News

JACKSON-Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…

October 10, 2017

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Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Torres Guilty on Political Corruption Charges

Government News·Police Blotter

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty today to a criminal conspiracy charge for directing that city employees perform work at a private…

September 23, 2017

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Brick Democrat Sentenced for Stealing Money Earmarked for Low Income Residents, Affordable Housing

Police Blotter·Politics

BRICK-Democrats in Brick were sent reeling after one of their own was convicted of embezzling federal housing funds meant for the poor and needy. Yesterday, former Brick Township Housing Authority Executive Director…

September 8, 2017

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Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings

In the News

JACKSON-Swanborne LLC which owns 158.8 acres that stretches from East Veterans Highway to South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road has submitted a new application to the township zoning board. In July,…

September 6, 2017

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Ocean County Prosecutor Continues Benefits Fraud Crackdown in Lakewood; 12 More Charged

Government News·Police Blotter

LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional individuals charged within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government…

July 6, 2017

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Four Arrested in Lakewood in Medicare Fraud Investigation

In the News

by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean…

June 28, 2017

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