Ocean County GOP Rejects Trump Threat, Endorses Chris Smith for Congress

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The rift between the Ocean County GOP and former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has come to light after the party establishment elite voted in a closed-door session,…

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After settling Jackson Trails lawsuit Jackson Township hires public relations consultant to handle “issues management”

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina have announced the hiring of Stephen Dnistrian, of Steve – Brand and Communications, a public relations consultant after settling their million-dollar…

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Jackson residents blamed by township attorney, mayor as town settles lawsuit with Jackson Trails

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday night agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a developer seeking to build a residential project. In the…

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Jackson Business Administrator Says “Some People” in Town Not Following the Rules

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall in a recent town council meeting said many of Jackson’s newer residents aren’t following the rules. Wall singled out complaints about residents…

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson Township woman was struck and killed while crossing Whitesville Road near White Road on Sunday police reported today. According to the Jackson Police Department, at 9:12…

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Jackson Mayor Defends Himself after Advocating for the Rights of Jewish School Children and Public Busing Services

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, who is currently defending himself and the township from multiple religious-based state and federal civil rights lawsuits has taken a stand against antisemitism…

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Nebraska City’s ‘Fairness Ordinance’ Triggers Firestorm as Disagreeing with Government Becomes a Crime

A “fairness ordinance” in a Nebraska city has triggered a firestorm, with one state pro-family organization claiming it will trample on First Amendment rights. The Lincoln City Council, located in the state…

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This one’s for you JC, a Judeo-Christian response to the Lakewood snow plow incident

By Jonathan Feldstein and Shawn Hyland This is a letter to the editor. The views in this letter are the opinions of the authors. LAKEWOOD, NJ – A New Jersey evangelical minister…

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NYC Brief: Suspects wanted for painting swastikas in apparent directed hate crime harassment incident in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG, NEW YORK – The NYPD has released a video of a men wanted for an aggravated harassment pattern against Jews. On February 5, 2022 In the confines of the @nypd90pct four unknown individuals…

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Prosecutor’s Office investigating Lakewood snow plow incident as possible antisemitic hate crime

LAKEWOOD, NJ – An incident during last week’s snowstorm in Lakewood Township has gone viral and isbeing described by members of the Orthodox Jewish community as a hate crime, but the Ocean…

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Former Georgia Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting a Ugandan Minor on Missionary Trip

MACON, Ga. – A former pastor from Georgia who was conducting missionary work in Uganda when he sexually assaulted a girl under the care of his church has pleaded guilty to his crime…

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Brick Township Schools Closed Monday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Due to hazardous road conditions, the Brick Township Public School District has closed school for Monday, January 31st. “Due to the continued hazardous road conditions resulting from the…

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Mo Hill hires $89,000 per year social media manager as residents grapple with sharp tax increases

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many Toms River residents are reeling from sticker shock from their new increased tax assessment, Mayor Mo Hill secretly hired his former political campaign strategist, Art Gallagher…

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Jackson Township to create an advisory board to decide future of Rova Farms property

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When the Jackson Township governing body chose to purchase the aging Rova Farms property, once a community and regional entertainment hot spot, they had no future plan in…

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How Mo Hill’s Surf Club Purchase Could Lead to Ocean County building massive homeless shelter next door to Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The amount of wheeling and dealing done between Toms River Mayor Maurice “MO” Hill and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines to close the purchase of the destroyed and…

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Haines, Vicari feud exposes deep rifts in Ocean County GOP machine as public political executions continue to divide the party

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP machine was once a well-oiled syndicate where everyone discussed deals behind closed doors, then presented a united front in front of the public. Now,…