Police search for wanted Jeannette man facing child endangerment and drug charges

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a 33-year-old man wanted on multiple criminal charges in Westmoreland County. JEANNETTE, Pa. — Police in Jeannette are asking for the public’s assistance in…

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Brick Township to Buy “Triangle Lot” Once Owned by Lakewood Mother Who Said God Told Her To Kill Her Children

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township is preparing to purchase the infamous “triangle lot” in the Herbertsville section after a Superior Court judge overturned the township’s denial of a proposal to build a…

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Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

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Toms River Council Majority Charged for Holding Illegal Secret Meeting, Violating State Law

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A dispute over legal representation has erupted into a legal Sunshine Law violation after Toms River Township Attorney Jonathan Penny accused a majority of the Township Council of…

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Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal

JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…

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Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

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Trump Rejects New Jersey’s Snow Disaster Aid Request, Leaving State to Cover Cleanup Costs

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has denied New Jersey’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following February’s severe winter storm, leaving the state responsible for covering tens of millions of…

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N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…

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Mystery woman sought after Newark shooting leaves teen wounded

Police have arrested a juvenile suspect and now want help identifying a woman seen at the scene. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who…

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Sheriff issues urgent warning as scam calls surge targeting local residents

Residents are being urged to hang up immediately after a surge in scam phone calls from people falsely claiming to be sheriff’s deputies or employees demanding money to avoid arrest. BURNSVILLE, N.C.…

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Man on bicycle wanted after anti Semitic stickers found in Princeton

Princeton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community. PRINCETON, N.J. — Princeton police are searching for a…

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Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

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Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…

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Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…

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Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

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Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations

Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…

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Saddle Brook Police Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With Gun, Falsifying Report

Hackensack, NJ – A Saddle Brook Police Department officer has been charged with aggravated assault, tampering with public records, and obstruction following an investigation into an arrest that allegedly violated the department’s…

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In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine

TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…

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New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem

The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…

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NYPD Seeks Suspects in Bronx Shooting, Boston Road Stabbing and G Train Cellphone Theft

Bronx, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted in three unrelated violent crimes and theft investigations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, including a shooting during…

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