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Man sentenced for brutally attacking seven-year-old girl in Detroit park

Man sentenced for brutally attacking seven-year-old girl in Detroit park Detroit, MI A 74-year-old man has been sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison for slashing a seven-year-old girl’s throat at…

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Manchester police charge man, two juveniles in Pine Lake Park vehicle burglary spree

Manchester, NJ – A 20-year-old man and two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred last month in Manchester Township’s Pine Lake Park neighborhood, police…

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Hoboken unveils plans for waterfront park with beach and fishing along the Hudson River

HOBOKEN, NJ – A new vision for Hoboken’s waterfront shows children casting fishing lines and families relaxing on a sandy shoreline, a scene city leaders say will soon become reality along the…

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Trenton bill pushes statewide spay and neuter rules for community cats

TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed…

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Mayor opens board seats, urges Brick residents to get involved now

BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate is inviting residents to apply for open seats on township boards and commissions by Tuesday, December 23. Applicants should email a résumé and cover letter to…

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New Jersey wants to automatically enroll certain low-income families in energy assistance programs

TRENTON, NJ – Low-income households in New Jersey could soon be automatically enrolled in state energy assistance programs under a new bill introduced in the Legislature aimed at streamlining access to help…

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Shore lawmaker slams ‘insane’ legislation being pushed by radical New Jersey Democrat lawmakers in Murphy lame duck session

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra released a video condemning what he called New Jersey’s “most insane” lame duck bills and urged voters to oppose them. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra took…

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Ohio mother sentenced for child endangerment after torturing son

Ohio mother sentenced for child endangerment after torturing son Youngstown, OH A local mother received a three-year probation sentence after being convicted of child endangerment. Stacie Gilmore, 51, was found guilty of…

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Million Dollar Mikie Now Seeking $650,000 for Gubernatorial Transition Instead of $1,000,000

NJ Senate advances bill to give incoming governor $650,000 for transition expenses TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill promised to bring affordability to New Jersey and so far, weeks before being sworn in,…

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New Jersey’s Plastic Fork Ban: They Want to Make Sporks Illegal

TRENTON, NJ – As rumors fly on social media today, we are saddened to confirm. Yes, the New Jersey legislature is trying to ban plastic utensils. New Jersey lawmakers introduced a measure…

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Lawmaker blasts Democrats’ 10 Craziest and Dangerous Bills Being Pushed During Murphy Lame Duck Session

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra released a fiery video this week accusing Democratic lawmakers of using the state’s lame-duck legislative session to rush through what he called “the 10 most…

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Bad News for New Jersey: Clinton Appointed Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Offshore Wind Moratorium

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – There’s some bad news for the Jersey Shore today as a progressive judge in Massachusetts just delivered a blow to President Trump’s offshore wind moratorium that had put…

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Public Notice: Jackson Township RFP for Professional Services

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON OCEAN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Move Closer to Making SNAP Benefits a Right

TRENTON, N.J. – A controversial resolution which sounds good on the outside, but worries some lawmakers of its intent has overwhelmingly passed in the New Jersey assembly on Monday. Lawmakers fear the…

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At nearly 200 pounds, Ocean County service dog Jager is a gentle giant bringing comfort to victims

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towering at nearly 200 pounds, Jager, a therapy dog serving Ocean County law enforcement, is earning admiration for his calm nature and vital role in helping victims of…

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Sadeghi: Ocean County’s Jakes Branch Nature Center a hidden gem

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Longtime resident and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi is encouraging Ocean County families to visit Jakes Branch County Park after attending a Veterans Appreciation Day event hosted there…

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Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

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Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

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New Jersey under statewide drought warning as dry spell strains water supply

Trenton, NJ – Despite a week of steady rain, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning as months of below-average precipitation continue to drain the state’s drinking water reserves. The Department…

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NJ prosecutor receives top honors for career outside courtroom

Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor honored for decades of service and mental health advocacy MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has been recognized…

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