New Jersey Business Owners Charged for $5 Million Food Stamp Fraud Scheme

NEWARK- An Essex County, New Jersey, couple and their son have been charged for their respective roles in a food stamps fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Juan Perdomo, 59,…

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Road Rage Leads to Food Fight in Lacey Parking Lot

LACEY-A car failing to yield to a pedestrian in a parking lot crosswalk in Lacey led to a police response and food items being thrown, according to the Lacey Police Department. On…

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Sports “Superdome” to be Built on Former Foodtown Site in Brick, To Open in November

BRICK-Brick Township’s fifteen-year problem is finally showing signs of light after the township agreed to allow a multi-use indoor sports facility to be built on the former Foodtown shopping center site on…

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Lighting the Menorah to Benefit the Jackson Food Pantry on December 12th

Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of lights. This year a local Jewish Organization is teaming up with a local gift shop and bringing light to those who need it most. On Tuesday,…

Community News

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Seeking Gift Card Donations for Food Bank

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is expanding their annual membership gift card drive to the general public to further help those in need in Jackson this holiday season. According to the chamber,…

Business News·Community News

¡Wepa Quenepa! Now Serving Puerto Rican Food in Brick

Mayor Ducey, Councilwoman Heather deJong and Councilman Paul Mummolo were excited to welcome Brick’s new business at their ribbon cutting this morning. Welcome to Brick Township and good luck ¡Wepa Quenepa! Puerto…

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Will Weather Clear for Toms River Food Festival?

TOMS RIVER-With heavy rains tonight through early morning, the weather might just cooperate for Saturday’s Toms River Food Festival. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60’s with just a 15%…

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Empanada Guy Headlines This Weekend's Food Truck Festival at Six Flags

JACKSON-Not officially, but fan favorite “Empanada Guy” is among the food trucks on the “not to miss” list at this weekend’s Food Truck Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure. “This delicious festival…

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New Jersey University Ditches Fast Food from Menu

NEW BRUNSWICK — In a makeover of its dining hall menus, Rutgers University plans to eliminate chicken nuggets, hash browns and other unhealthy foods from its takeout section and incorporate more nutritious…

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Food gone digital…University students inching us closer to replicators?

Could food be about to go digital? A team of engineers at Columbia University think so. They’re working with chefs to create a 3D home food printing machine. Digital cooking could be…

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What's Going There? Jersey Paddler, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Pathmark, Foodtown in Brick

BRICK-There is mixed news today regarding the future of several high profile commercial properties in Brick Township that have been vacant, courtesy of Mayor John Ducey during his Tuesday evening Facebook Live…

Business News·Community News

Massive Recall Of Cat Food Underway

Multiple cat food companies have voluntarily recalled dozens of their products over concerns the pets could get sick from eating them. Certain cans of cat fold from 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty…

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Crosstown Rivalry Ice Hockey Game & Food Drive

The annual Jackson crosstown rivalry game took place on Friday, Feb 19. Great game by some great young men who have been skating together since elementary school, starting out at the Jackson…

Local Sports News·Ocean County News

March 13 Pancake Breakfast Benefits Jackson Township Food Pantry

JACKSON – A pancake breakfast benefitting the Jackson Township Food Pantry will be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 13 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Boulevard in Jackson.…

Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Food vendors sought for Toms River Food Fest on May 14

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township is seeking food vendors for its 6th Toms River Food Fest on May 14 along Washington Street in downtown. The event is from 11 a.m.…

Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Mayor Terminates Foodtown Contract Because of Delays and Response is Lawsuit

Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council has terminated the agreement for the redevelopment of the former Foodtown site in an effort to move the stagnant project forward. In response, M&M…

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Howell School Tops FoodBank Challenge Division

Photo Courtesy of FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties HOWELL – Howell High School collected 4,248 pounds of food, placing first in their division of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’…

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Three TAKE 5 winners pop up across New York City

Bronx supermarket sells two top-prize winners NEW YORK, N.Y. — Three top-prize-winning TAKE 5 tickets were sold across New York City for the Aug. 6 Midday drawing, with two of the winning…

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Elvis Tribute Scheduled for Next Shelter Cove Beach Party in Toms River Summer Concert Series

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veterans, residents, and visitors are invited to celebrate an evening of music and patriotism as Toms River Township prepares to host a free tribute concert at Shelter Cove…

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Four men accused of running violent human trafficking operation in New Jersey

State alleges victims were threatened, assaulted and forced into prostitution TRENTON, N.J. — Four men have been indicted on racketeering, human trafficking and other charges after New Jersey prosecutors alleged they operated…

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