Trump signs bill naming VA clinic after Toms River WWII hero Bud Lomell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed legislation officially naming the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Toms River after World War II hero Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, in a move timed just…

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State Lawmakers Looking to Reimburse School Districts to Pay for Influx of Illegal Migrants During Biden Immigration Boom

NY bill seeks extra state funding for schools facing influx of migrant students ALBANY, N.Y. – New York school districts that have taken in large numbers of migrant students would be reimbursed…

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Phil Murphy’s newly proposed climate change rules could change life in New Jersey forever, and Mikie Sherrill is on board

New Jersey flood-zone rules spark storm of opposition from shore to river towns Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has just a few months left in office, but he has a new…

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Cylinder discovery at Perth Amboy park construction site prompts bomb scare

Perth Amboy, NJ – A suspicious cylinder uncovered Wednesday during construction at Borinqueneer Park prompted a swift emergency response before officials determined it posed no risk to the community. The Perth Amboy…

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Influencer charged with arson after allegedly setting house ablaze in apparent suicide attempt

Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania content creator known online as “Drew Disaster” is now facing arson charges after allegedly setting her home on fire in what investigators believe was a suicide attempt,…

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Trump Administration kills largest US Atlantic Ocean wind project as fishermen cheer coastal victory

BOSTON, MA — In a sweeping reversal of Biden-era energy policy, the Trump Administration has officially canceled permits for New England Wind, a massive offshore project that was set to become the…

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Ocean County to Approve $6.5 Million Road Upgrade Ahead of New Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River, Jackson, and Lakewood

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Prospect Street, a major connector road linking Lakewood Township to Cross Street, where a massive five lane highway is being proposed is getting required upgrades approved ahead the…

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Mikie Sherrill’s Gas Car Ban Hypocrisy Flew High Over the Jersey Shore this weekend

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) has positioned herself as a champion of environmental progress, vocally supporting policies like the Clean Cars II legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious 2035 gas car ban. She’s…

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Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

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Federal judge tosses COVID mismanagement lawsuit against Fort Dix officials, citing lack of jurisdiction

CAMDEN, NJ – Friday — A high-profile lawsuit brought by federal prisoners alleging the mishandling of COVID-19 protocols at Fort Dix prison has been dismissed after a New Jersey federal judge ruled…

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New Jersey’s most hidden gem, and why it’s illegal to visit

MANCHESTER, NJ — As temperatures cool and fall settles in, officials are once again warning thrill-seekers to stay away from one of New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal destinations: the Heritage Minerals…

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GOP urges New Jersey Democrat Majority to explore reopening Oyster Creek plant, nuclear power facilities

TOMS RIVER, NJ — State Senator Joe Pennacchio is calling for New Jersey officials to investigate the possibility of restarting or replacing the dormant Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Lacey Township,…

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New Jersey AG Declares Victory Over Trump, Defeating President’s Cut to AmericCorps

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that his office has blocked another round of cuts to AmeriCorps, preserving more than $184 million in funding for service…

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Cherry Hill firefighter retires after 25 years of decorated service

CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Fire Department is honoring Firefighter Gary E. Miller, Jr., who will retire on September 1 after more than two decades of dedicated service to the…

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Mikie Sherrill Supports New Jersey’s Sanctuary State, Offshore Wind Farms, and Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban, Republicans Slam Dem Candidate

GOP slams Sherrill over energy policies and support for sanctuary state stance TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party is turning up the heat on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, accusing…

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The Rising New Face of Mass Shootings in America: Transgendered Shooters

Transgender and nonbinary perpetrators in U.S. mass shootings confirmed by authorities Minneapolis, MN — A disturbing new trend is emerging in America: transgender mass shooters. It’s no longer just straight men with…

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Future of Maryland’s Offshore Wind Farm Uncertain as Trump Moves to End Lease

Feds move to pause Delaware wind power lawsuit as Ocean City case takes center stage WILMINGTON, DE — Federal officials are asking a Delaware judge to temporarily halt a legal battle over…

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Anti-Trump, Anti Jewish Trans Male Robin Westman Identified as Minneapolis School Shooter was Former Student Robert Westman

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Chaos and terror erupted inside a Minneapolis Catholic church on Wednesday morning as a gunman opened fire through stained glass windows, killing two children and injuring more than a…

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How Ocean County Can Be the Key to Ending New Jersey’s Energy Crisis as Company Unveils Plan to Reopen Shuttered Oyster Creek Power Plant

Holtec pitches nuclear-solar power vision for NJ as lawmakers weigh energy future Point Pleasant, NJ — In a high-stakes appearance before New Jersey’s top energy lawmakers last Thursday, Holtec International executives laid…

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Maryland to consider banning cell phones in schools at this week’s board of education meeting

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland State Board of Education will convene Tuesday, August 26, at 9 a.m. to review state assessment results and consider new policies aimed at improving school climate and…

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