Governor Murphy Asked About 7,000 Dead Seniors In Nursing Homes, Here’s What He Said

JACKSON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy was not interested in talking about the 7,000 people who died in nursing homes, elder care facilities, long term care facilities and state-run veterans homes during…

August 7, 2020

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First Energy Tells Tens of Thousands “No Power Until Aug. 11”

New Jersey News

JACKSON, NJ – It has been almost four full days since a storm caused power outages across Ocean County and First Energy is now telling customers, it could be another four days…

August 7, 2020

1 min read

2 Shot, 1 Dead in Freehold Shooting

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

FREEHOLD – One man is dead and another injured as the result of a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Freehold Borough, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. At approximately…

August 1, 2020

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Pool Rental Out of Control; Buses Dropped Off 85 Kids in One Backyard Pool in Toms River

New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice Hill has largely ignored the practice of pool rentals in his community, other than passing an ordinance that has gone largely unenforced, but this weekend, Hill…

July 31, 2020

1 min read

Here’s what we learned from Phil Murphy’s Pregame Workout Today

Government News·New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is about to throw out the first pitch at tonight’s “Last Dance” baseball final in Trenton between Jackson Memorial High School and Sader Baseball/Bishop Eustace. Murphy…

July 31, 2020

1 min read

K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Welcomes Kristin Ann Kozakowski, M.D. & Aylin Bilgütay, M.D.

Health and Wellness

Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital welcomed pediatric urologists Kristin Ann Kozakowski, M.D., and Aylin Bilgütay, M.D., to the hospital’s pediatric urologic program. Pediatric urologists are surgeons who diagnose,…

July 29, 2020

1 min read

10 Foot Long Great White Shark Spotted Off Atlantic City Coast

New Jersey News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Miss May, a 10 foot long great white shark being tracked by OCEARCH has made an appearance off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The shark was…

July 28, 2020

1 min read

McGuckin Law Firm Earned Nearly $2,000,000 in Public Contracts in 2019 According to New Report

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The politically connected law firm of Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, P.C. earned $1,808,191.35 in public contracts in Ocean County in 2019 and that was before the firm picked up…

July 28, 2020

1 min read

Police Spot Car Passengers, Driver Passing Fireball Whiskey to Each Other Between Cars, While Driving

New Jersey News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It probably sounded like a great time in the minds of a handful of twenty-somethings, but Jackson Police thought differently. Police spotted two vehicles driving side by side…

July 20, 2020

1 min read

Man Threatened to Hang Himself, Police Intervened and Got Him Treatment

Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday afternoon, Jackson police officers responded to 60 Acres on the report of a 54-year-old male who was making threats that he was going to hang himself.…

July 20, 2020

1 min read

Police Talk Down Suicidal Man Who Lost His Business Due to COVID-19

Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s extended lockdown in New Jersey has now crossed the line from economic loss and it is quickly becoming a mental health crisis. This was evident…

July 20, 2020

1 min read

Hurricane Harbor Announces Opening Date, Social Distancing Guidelines

Entertainment News·Ocean County News

JACKSON, N.J. ─ July 20, 2020 ─ Six Flags Hurricane Harbor today announced that it will open for the 2020 season on July 23. In accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s opening guidelines…

July 20, 2020

5 mins read

HEAT WAVE: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Jersey Shore Through Wednesday

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Temperatures at the Jersey Shore could top 100 degrees on Sunday with a heat index over 110, according to the National Weather Service. This warning is in effect…

July 19, 2020

1 min read

Assemblyman Greg McGuckin Could Lose All Public Contracts If Found Guilty in Political Corrupt Case Before New Jersey Superior Court

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The law firm of Dasti, McGuckin, Murphy, etc. could be facing the loss of all of their public contracts if found guilty of charges levied by Toms River…

July 18, 2020

3 mins read

Rodrick: Pay to Play Politics Is Destroying Toms River, I cannot Sit idly By and Watch

Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pay to play politics in New Jersey, Ocean County and even in Toms River is nothing new, but in 2019 when a political regime shift occurred within the…

July 16, 2020

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Toms River Resident Launches Online Petition to Remove Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Thomas Kelaher wasn’t like by everyone in town, but he was admired and respected by most after his long career as a United States Marine Corps infantry…

July 16, 2020

1 min read

Prostitution, Guns and Drugs in Brick Township in Event Filled Week for Police

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – From Thursday night to early Sunday morning the SCU made several arrests for vice crimes including prostitution, firearms, drugs and other related crimes. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on…

July 13, 2020

1 min read

Fighting Political Corruption: Toms River Council Members Indicted in 110 Page Complaint by Councilman Dan Rodrick

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Councilman Daniel Rodrick has indicted fellow council members Maria Maruca, Terrance Turnbach, Josh Kopp, Kevin Geoghegan and Matthew Lotano in a pay-to-play scheme to award…

July 13, 2020

1 min read

Political Insider: Haines to punish Bacchione for not hiring Greg McGuckin, Opposing Frank Holman

New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The queen of Ocean County, Virginia Haines, 84, has decided to go through with her plan to use the Ocean County Natural Land Trust Board appointments to punish…

July 10, 2020

1 min read

Inside Story: Why Freeholder Ginny Haines Really Wants to Fire John Bacchione

New Jersey News

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you’ve been following the news, you’ll know that New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin has been gobbling up jobs across Ocean County faster than Ms. Pac Man…

July 9, 2020

3 mins read

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