Ocean County School Districts Coronavirus Preparedness Plans Recommended by Department of Health

Students across Ocean County on Monday received a letter from faculty members asking parents to complete surveys regarding possible school closures due to the Coronavirus. The districts say the letter was a…

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School Board Candidates Have Until July 29 to File

TOMS RIVER-Want to serve your community by being a member of your town’s Board of Education? Now’s your chance. Anyone can do it. All you have to do is get a school…

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Deadline for School Board Candidates Fast Approaching

CANDIDATES seeking school board seats have until 4 p.m., Monday, July 30 to file their nominating petitions at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office in order to have their name placed on the…

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Flu oubreak closes all 3 schools in 1 N.J. district

An outbreak of the flu among “essential personnel” has forced the closure of all three public schools in Branchburg on Monday, district officials said. More than 2,400 students attend Branchburg Central, Stony…

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N.J. school closings, delayed openings (Monday, Jan. 8, 2018)

The lingering effects of a blizzard that swept through New Jersey on Thursday followed by dangerously cold temperatures over the weekend have forced some school closures and delayed openings for Monday, Jan.…

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Exclusive: Toms River School Board Document Leak Investigation Concluded

TOMS RIVER-Stephen Leone, a partner in the law firm of Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks which represents the Toms River School District told the Shore News Network this evening that the…

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Toms River School Board Campaign Finance Report

TOMS RIVER-Fundraising is underway as Republicans battle Democrats for the non-partisan Toms River Regional Schools Board election. According to New Jersey Election Commission R-1 30 day candidate filings, Republicans Teri Kubiel, Ginny…

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Onofrietti Slams School Board Dysfunction in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-In an article in today’s Asbury Park Press, Toms River Regional Schools board member Robert Onofrietti said enough is enough. Onofrietti said he’s embarrassed to be a member of the Toms…

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Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns with 10 days of global flavors

Fairfax, VA – Food lovers across Northern Virginia are gearing up for the return of Fairfax City Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration of the city’s diverse and growing culinary scene. Running from…

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Toms River parents rush as Lego camp spots fill fast on Monday holiday

Toms River, NJ – With schools closed Monday for the holiday, township officials are urging parents to act quickly as remaining spots fill in a one-day Lego program designed to keep children…

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New Jersey falls to 16th in education, Ciattarelli vows to reverse the downward trend

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is challenging long-held claims that New Jersey’s public school system ranks among the best in the country, arguing that the state’s academic performance…

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Sherrill votes against property tax deduction bill in Congress to maintain high taxes in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mikie Sherrill is running for Governor of New Jersey for the Democrats and says she wants to lower taxes and make the Garden State more affordable, but her latest…

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Mikie Sherrill Doesn’t Like Her New Nickname, Vanilla Harris, Domain Name Registered Links to Campaign Website

TRENTON, N.J. — A nickname coined by a conservative social media user has drawn a bizarre digital response from Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign, or followers, escalating tensions in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race.…

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It doesn’t look like Phil Murphy can keep it together in his final months in office

As Governor Phil Murphy approaches the end of his term in January 2026, New Jersey feels like a ship springing leaks faster than his team can patch them. For years, he’s held…

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New Jersey is at its breaking point as green agenda, progressive fantasies have failed the people

New Jersey has long been a beacon of opportunity—bustling communities, a robust economy, and a stone’s throw from major cities. But beneath the surface, frustration is boiling over. Is it too late…

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New Jersey education commissioner faces sharp criticism at confirmation hearing over education failures

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial crises that…

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New Jersey Eliminates Basic Skills Test for Teacher Certification

New Jersey will no longer require teacher candidates to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills test for certification starting January 1, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy signed Act 1669 into law…

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PETER ROFF: COVID Is Over — But Did We Learn Anything From It?

The lockdowns instituted during the COVID pandemic were only supposed to last a few days. Remember “14 days to flatten the curve” was all that was needed to keep hospitals from being…

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Ten Reasons Why Many New Jerseyans Are Upset with Governor Phil Murphy

10 Controversial Actions by Governor Phil Murphy That Have Annoyed New Jersey Residents Since taking office, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has implemented several policies and faced situations that have sparked…

BOB EHRLICH: Here’s Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Twenty-Somethings

Recent polls reflect unexpected (bad) news for the Biden campaign, especially with respect to hugely important voting blocks within the Democratic Party’s base. Many pundits have focused on trend lines among Hispanics…