Hurricane Irma causes ‘major damage’ in the Caribbean

A powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane has slammed into the French Caribbean islands, causing “major damage” en route to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before possibly heading for the US…

September 7, 2017

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Insight on Irma: What Everyone Must Know

US and World News

Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Caribbean on Wednesday with record winds and powerful waves. The Category 5 storm — the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded north of the Caribbean and east…

September 7, 2017

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Holbrook Wins Again at Little League World Series

Local Sports News

Chris Cartnick has been a do-it-all player at the plate for New Jersey’s Holbrook Little League of Jackson during the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Cartnick’s offensive prowess and double-take…

August 22, 2017

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What to Know About Holbrook’s Next Opponent: Great Lakes

Local Sports News

WILLIAMSPORT, PA-The Great Lakes championship team is the Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores Little League out of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. That’s who the Holbrook Little Leaguers will be playing on Saturday to stay alive…

August 18, 2017

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Holbrook Little League Loses Close One in World Series Opener

Local Sports News

Holbrook Little League fought back after falling down by five runs in the sixth inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 7-6 defeat to New England on Thursday. Holbrook scored…

August 18, 2017

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Playground to close for Maintenance

Community News

As per the Director of Public Works, Project Playground (Jackson Jungle) will be closed for routine maintenance starting August 7, 2017 and will reopen August 21, 2017. For the safety of those…

August 3, 2017

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Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ

Government News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-Imagine the scenario… You’re walking along the boardwalk with your child and she accidentally lets go of the big pink balloon she just received from a stand or vendor. Then a…

June 16, 2017

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Jackson Council Remains United, Strong Against Canvassing Real Estate Agents

Government News·Politics

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s council was united and sent a strong message to real estate agents looking to canvass neighborhoods soliciting real estate sales by supporting a New Jersey senate bill that seeks to…

June 14, 2017

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Freeholder Tries to Get Grip on Loose Mylar Balloons

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

by Ocean County, NJ MYLAR BALLOONS, those metallic covered novelty decorations that come in a host of shapes and sizes, may be fine for parties or graduation celebrations, but they can be…

June 9, 2017

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Barnegat Bay Blitz Helps to Beautify Berkeley Township

Community News·Events and Festivals·Jersey Shore News

Submitted by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Township The annual Barnegat Bay Blitz was held this week, with two clean-up sites in Berkeley Township. A very special “Thank you” to you Department of Environmental…

June 9, 2017

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How Democrats Help Big Pharma Keep Drug Prices High

Politics

Wide majorities of voters want public officials to reduce American medicine prices, which are the highest in the world and have become a key driver of skyrocketing healthcare costs. And yet as…

June 8, 2017

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Could Lakewood Vaad Endorsement Sink Guadagno, Column C Republicans?

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter·Politics

LAKEWOOD-Four years ago, the Lakewood Vaad, an influential group that essentially controls the Orthodox Jewish bloc vote here endorsed Governor Chris Christie and hardly anyone noticed. This year, the Vaad’s robocall to…

June 6, 2017

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Vaad Opponents Call for End to Lakewood Corruption; Hope for Election Win on Tueday

Politics

LAKEWOOD-This week Rabbi Yisroel Schenkolewksi, of the Lakewood Vaad sent out a robocall to Lakewood Orthodox Jewish voters urging them to vote in Tuesday’s primary elections to secure the power of the community’s…

June 1, 2017

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Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

Politics

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

May 26, 2017

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Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-New Jersey candidate for Governor and Ocean County resident Joseph Rullo spoke Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Jackson Township based Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol…

May 4, 2017

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Establishment Republicans in Toms River Launch Attack Against Primary Challenger Lamb

Community News·Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A press release issued by the Toms River Republican Club, the political powerbrokers of the community, criticized fellow Republican opponent Justin Lamb, just days after Lamb thanked the town council for…

May 2, 2017

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Lakewood Vaad Calls on State to Step in to Save Public School System

School and Education News

LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood Vaad, the township’s political power machine, this week called upon the state of New Jersey to intervene before to save the jobs of 106 school teachers. “You likely have heard…

April 27, 2017

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March Madness in Ocean County: Top Craziest News Stories You Might Have Missed

Entertainment News·Events and Festivals·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics·School and Education News

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news. Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar Heroin Man…

April 5, 2017

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Ordinance to ban dormitories in Jackson to be heard Thursday evening

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township clerk has announced the rescheduling of Tuesday night’s cancelled council meeting where the council was expected to vote on a controversial ordinance to ban dormitories within the township. The…

March 15, 2017

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Jackson Township prepares for upcoming Winter Storm

Community News

As many of you may have already heard this upcoming winter storm has the potential of hitting us with up to a foot of snow, heavy winds and hazardous driving conditions. Everyone…

March 13, 2017

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