School bus crash injures 22 children, officials say

MOORESTOWN — Twenty-two children are being treated for minor injuries after a school bus crash on Route 38 West Wednesday afternoon. Lenola Fire Chief Robert Grant said the crash around 4:15 p.m.…

July 14, 2017

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Rained Out Parrot Beach Concert Rescheduled in Seaside Heights

Community News·Entertainment News·What to do: Upcoming Events

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Last night’s Parrot Beach concert was rained out, but it has been rescheduled. “Parrotbeach concert has been rescheduled from tonight to July 26th. Hello Jimmy Buffett fans and citizens of Margaritaville.…

July 14, 2017

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Man charged with cyber harassment for video targeting police

Police Blotter

EWING — A township man who police say created and posted a video online that illustrates guns being fired at a Ewing police car has been charged with cyber harassment. Octavius Covington,…

July 7, 2017

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Where Are You Most Likely to Die in Natural Disaster in America?

Police Blotter·US and World News

Short answer: it’s complicated. Flooding near Houston, Texas, in April 2016. Tom Pistillo/USGS The United States is an enormous country, spanning mountains, deserts, forests, prairie, tundra, and more. This varied terrain is…

June 16, 2017

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Trump responds to Comey testimony: He's a leaker

Politics

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday offered his first official response to the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings featuring former FBI Director James Comey, who he fired while the agency was investigating…

June 9, 2017

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Red Sox announcer Remy apologizes for translator remarks

Local Sports News

Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy apologized on Wednesday for his on-air remarks that pitchers such as New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka shouldn’t be allowed translators on the mound. Remy took…

June 8, 2017

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WATCH: Video shows moments after fiery crash in Jersey City

Police Blotter

JERSEY CITY – In the moments after a car involved in a police pursuit crashed late Sunday night, fire began racing up a utility pole and completely engulfed the vehicle, cellphone video…

June 7, 2017

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Car Smashes Through Two Homes on Barrier Island

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Chadwick Beach-Two homes sustained damage after a car plowed through the middle of them this morning, according to the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Station 27 responded and no injuries were…

June 7, 2017

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School Buses Erupt in Flames in Toms River

Police Blotter

Toms River-Police here said they are investigating an overnight blaze that occurred at a school bus parking lot that damaged two school buses. BREAKING NEWS>> Lavallette Police Officer Under Fire by Toms…

May 26, 2017

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Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

Politics

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

May 26, 2017

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Reagan's 11th Commandment All But Forgotten in Toms River GOP Primary

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Republicans in Toms River have long adhered to the 11th commandment, an often spoken, unspoken rule that is cherished by many party loyalists. It was created by GOP’s most revered leader in…

May 19, 2017

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Rock Truck Crash in Manchester Sends Three to Hospital

Police Blotter

by Manchester PD MANCHESTER-On Monday, May 15, 2017, at approximately 3:28 p.m. , members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 539 and Harry Wright Boulevard in the…

May 16, 2017

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Tim Tebow Mania Hits the Jersey Shore

Local Sports News

LAKEWOOD-Tim Tebow mania has hit the Jersey Shore as the former NFL star comes to town with the New York Mets’ single A affiliate, Columbia Fireflies. Tebow is off to a…

May 15, 2017

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Lakewood High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest Teacher Cuts

Police Blotter·School and Education News

LAKEWOOD-The embattled Lakewood School District, facing a $14 million budget deficit may be forced to fire up to 140 teachers and faculty and students at the high school staged a walkout. …

May 12, 2017

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Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News

The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of the Ortley…

May 11, 2017

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Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

Government News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

NEWARK — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno may be distancing herself from Gov. Chris Christie as she runs for the Republican nomination to succeed him, but she didn’t scoff Wednesday at the idea…

May 11, 2017

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Guadagno: Never Underestimate a Woman with a Gun

Police Blotter·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is under fire this week over a comment she made back in March at the Ocean County GOP Governor’s forum at the Days Hotel in the Atlantis…

May 4, 2017

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Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-New Jersey candidate for Governor and Ocean County resident Joseph Rullo spoke Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Jackson Township based Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol…

May 4, 2017

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Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County

Business News

By By Mary Ellen Landolfi Community-mindedness, attention to customer service, and perseverance — these are among the key ingredients necessary to develop and sustain a three-generation, family-owned business for 80 years. Pine Belt…

April 27, 2017

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Lakewood Vaad Calls on State to Step in to Save Public School System

School and Education News

LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood Vaad, the township’s political power machine, this week called upon the state of New Jersey to intervene before to save the jobs of 106 school teachers. “You likely have heard…

April 27, 2017

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