New Jersey Democrat One Percenter Murphy: Free College Tuition…But Who Pays for It?

A report in the Star Ledger today said New Jersey Democrat Phil Murphy wants to provide New Jersey residents with free college tuition if he becomes governor of New Jersey in two…

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Manchester Township (22) at Jackson Liberty (21) – Football

Jerry Ward and Jalen Glenn both rushed for over 100 yards as Manchester Township edged Jackson Liberty, 22-21, in Jackson. Jackson Liberty struck first, scoring on a 17-yard pass. Ward followed with…

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Boy Who Wrote Trump Gets to Cut White House Lawn

During his appearance with Frank in the Rose Garden, President Trump was asked for any reaction to the London terror attacks. “It’s a terrible thing,” he said. “It keeps going and going,…

US and World News

Behind the Scenes: Melania Trump Visits Joint Base Andrews’ Youth Center, Meets with Children

Report by Hunter Walker, Yahoo News ANDREWS AFB-The following is this afternoon’s White House press pool report from Yahoo News’ Hunter Walker, in its unedited form, released to the media. Below is…

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Brick super suspends 10, bars some athletes from sports for football-game brawl

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Ten students — some of them athletes on other district sports teams — were suspended for their part in a brawl during last Saturday’s football game between crosstown rivals…

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Former Jackson Zoning Board Member Unleashes Anti-Semitic Tirade; Calls for Senator’s Suicide

JACKSON-A former Jackson Zoning Board member whose most notable action during his eight year tenure in the township was voting to deny an application for an all-girl Orthodox Yeshiva on Cross Street…

Government News

Volunteers, Veterans Mark 9/11 Anniversary With Community Service Projects

For Ely Ross, giving back to military veterans in the nation’s capital is personal. Ross, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998, completed tours in Iraq and Southeast Asia before leaving…

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Brick Democrat Sentenced for Stealing Money Earmarked for Low Income Residents, Affordable Housing

BRICK-Democrats in Brick were sent reeling after one of their own was convicted of embezzling federal housing funds meant for the poor and needy. Yesterday, former Brick Township Housing Authority Executive Director…

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HS Soccer: Liberty Defeats Lakewood 5-2

Lakewood at Jackson Liberty Tue, Sept. 5, 2017, 3:45 p.m. Team 1 2 Final Lakewood 0 2 2 Jackson Liberty 5 0 5 PLAYER GOALS ASSISTS Hailey McGee 3 – Sam Yorke…

Local Sports News

HS Field Hockey: Jackson Liberty 1 Howell 0

Jackson Liberty at Howell Tue, Sept. 5, 2017, 3:45 p.m. Team 1 2 Final Jackson Liberty 0 1 1 Howell 0 0 0 PLAYER GOALS SAVES Meghan Iurato 1 – Elizabeth Leidenheimer…

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Public Invited to Apply for Vacant Board of Education Seat in Jackson

JACKSON – The Board of Education is inviting residents to apply for appointment to a board seat that is available following the resignation of the board president during the July 18 meeting.…

Politics

Opponent Blasts State Senator Singer's Silence on Lakewood's Troubles

LAKEWOOD – The Democratic opponent of State Senator Bob Singer (R – Island Heights) is taking Singer to task over his silence on the problems facing Lakewood, which range from rampant welfare…

Politics

Father of star pitcher Jason Groome arrested on drug, weapon charges in Barnegat

TOMS RIVER — The father of Boston Red Sox minor league pitcher Jason Groome was arrested on drug and weapons charges on July 10 the Ocean County Prosecutors office said in a…

Police Blotter

Wall HS Yearbooks to be Republished After Trump Censorship

WALL — Wall Township High School will reprint corrected yearbooks for every student after a photo was intentionally manipulated to cover up a junior’s Donald Trump T-shirt, according to the district. Superintendent…

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Ocean County Kicks off Barnegat Bay Blitz

A warm welcome under chilly gray skies was provided to participants in the 8th Barnegat Bay Blitz held on June 7 at the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices off Bandon…

Ocean County News

Could Lakewood Vaad Endorsement Sink Guadagno, Column C Republicans?

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…

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Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Anarchists are on the loose in Toms River according to statements made by Toms River GOP leaders after voters turned down a $14 million firehouse in a special election on Saturday. According to…

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Lacey Speedball Competition A Success for the Community

by Michael DiBella Chief, Lacey PD LACEY–May 12, 2017, was a night of intense and competitive games of speedball at the Lacey Township Middle School. Over one-hundred 7th and 8th grade Middle School students participated in a…

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Lawsuits claim 'upskirting' teacher touched, berated female students

DEPTFORD TWP. — Six former students have filed lawsuits against a former teacher and the school that employed him, saying he secretly video recorded up their skirts and engaged in a pattern…