Why Toms River Residents are Fighting Phil Murphy’s Plan to Develop Toxic Superfund Site

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents continue to fight against a proposal by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to turn 250 acres of one of the nation’s worst superfund disaster sites…

April 4, 2023

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Plan calls for 250 acres of housing, development on Toms River superfund site

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is trying to sell a plan that would see the 1,250-acre Ciba Geigy federal superfund site turned over to the state but will…

April 4, 2023

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Toms River man pleads guilty to theft and arson

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Friday, Jorge Euxaque-Ballesteros, 26, of Toms River, pled guilty to Attempted Theft and Aggravated Arson in connection with separate…

April 4, 2023

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Garfield Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Multiple Armed Robberies

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PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced on Friday that Jimmy German, 22, of Garfield, was sentenced to an aggregate of 27 years in New Jersey State Prison, with…

April 4, 2023

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Former Picatinny Arsenal officer, wife to be resentenced in juvenile welfare case

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NEWARK, NJ – The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled today that a former US Army major and his wife must be resentenced before a different district court…

April 3, 2023

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Former NJ governor Christie goes on DeSantis rant

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is doing whatever he can to climb out of the 2024 Presidential Primary election basement. Polling at zero percent in a recent Fox…

April 3, 2023

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Gloucester Township Resident Takes Action, Apprehends Suspected Cat Burglar

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early this morning, Gloucester Township police officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Chatham Road after receiving reports of two men fighting in front of a residence.…

April 2, 2023

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Bucco Introduces Bill to Delay 4th Round of Affordable Housing Obligations Until 2028

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Sen. Anthony M. Bucco has introduced legislation that would delay the fourth round of fair share affordable housing obligations for municipalities from 2025 to 2028.…

April 2, 2023

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O’Scanlon & Testa Say Trenton Democrats Are Prioritizing Pork Over School Funding in State Budget

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Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa said Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats have prioritized funding political pork projects at the expense of schools in their FY 2024 state budget proposal.…

April 2, 2023

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Wife Charged in Husband’s Death After Striking Him with Vehicle

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon announced the arrest of…

April 1, 2023

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Southampton Cheer Coach Facing Sexual Assault Charges – Update

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SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Jonathan P. Ryker, a 25-year-old cheer coach at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton, has been charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact.…

April 1, 2023

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China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free

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China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free Philip Lenczycki on April 1, 2023 The U.S. must pressure China to disclose the…

April 1, 2023

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Are houses of worship a legimitate election concern in Toms River?

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once again, the matter of houses of worship in Toms River is quickly becoming a key election issue as three Republican tickets prepare to square off against each…

April 1, 2023

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Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred to the…

April 1, 2023

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Sussex County Man Arrested for Distributing Images of Children

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FRANKLIN, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger today announced the arrest of Gaetano Lapegna, 64, for distributing child [censored]ography. Lapegna is charged with one count of distribution of child [censored]ography and…

April 1, 2023

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Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Murder-for-Hire Plot

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NEWARK, N.J. – George Bratsenis, a 74-year-old Connecticut man, was sentenced on Wednesday to 192 months in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Bratsenis, along with accomplices Sean Caddle and…

April 1, 2023

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Winning lottery ticket worth $140k sold in Hamilton

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HAMILTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold this week at Rite Aid on Kuser Avenue in Hamilton. The New Jersey Lottery announced the winning ticket on Friday…

April 1, 2023

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Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China

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Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China Philip Lenczycki on March 31, 2023 After an early morning police raid, Chinese Christian refugees in Thailand now…

March 31, 2023

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After incessantly criticizing Florida, Phil Murphy, Democrats head to Palm Beach for annual conference

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has spent the past few years criticizing and ridiculing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, he and other Democrat Governors who have joined in on…

March 31, 2023

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Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…

March 31, 2023

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