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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Newark teens charged in failed home invasions targeting luxury SUVs in Secaucus

Police say three Newark men targeted Secaucus homes in separate predawn break-in attempts as part of efforts to steal luxury vehicles parked in residential driveways. SECAUCUS, N.J. — Three Newark men have…

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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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Jersey Shore Based Scanner News Operator Christopher Lyle Wanted After Skipping Criminal Municipal Court Hearing For Second Time

BEACHWOOD, N.J. – Christopher Lyle, the operator of the Jersey Coast Emergency News scanner page, is now the subject of an active bench warrant after failing to appear in Beachwood Municipal Court…

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New Jersey Lottery players score more than $2.9 million in prizes during one week

Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $10,000 in a single week, including a jackpot worth more than $2.3 million. TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players won…

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Bronx, Queens Trio Accused of Stealing 6,750 Checks Worth $4.8 Million From Suffolk USPS Collection Boxes

Suffolk County, NY – Three New York City residents have been arrested after prosecutors accused them of carrying out a large-scale mail theft scheme targeting U.S. Postal Service collection boxes throughout Suffolk…

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$2.2 Million Mantoloking Waterfront Sale Tops This Week’s Toms River Area Home Sales

Toms River, NJ – The latest Toms River area real estate transactions include sales ranging from $155,000 to $2.2 million, highlighting continued activity across the township and nearby waterfront communities. The highest-priced…

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Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…

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Sewer Problems Delay Major Synagogue Project on Whitesville Road in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to grant a one-year extension to Khal Nachlas Avos, Inc. for a previously approved house of worship planned along Whitesville Road near…

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Jackson Township Bans Parking on Another Road as Street Access Concerns Grow

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township has officially prohibited parking along portions of Woodlane Road, citing public safety concerns, increasing traffic volumes and the need to maintain clear access for emergency responders.…

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John Bolton Slammed Jackson Township for Anti-Semitism, Pleads Guilty to National Espionage Act Crime

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Former U.S. National Security Adviser John R. Bolton, 77, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to willfully retaining national defense information, resolving an 18-count indictment stemming from his handling…

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DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…

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Monroe Township Storm Recovery Continues as Crews Clear Roads, Restore Power After Severe Thunderstorm

Nearly 300 customers remain without power as multiple roads stay closed and officials open the police department lobby as a cooling center during continued extreme heat. Monroe Township, NJ – Cleanup efforts…

Former Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines Turns 80 After Life on Public Payroll

Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…

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$50K Powerball winner sold in Howard Beach

A winning third-prize Powerball ticket was purchased at a Howard Beach retailer for Monday night’s drawing. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player is holding a $50,000 Powerball ticket after a…

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Houses Homeless Ahead of Scorching Heat Wave

Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave, Toms River Again Moves Growing Homeless Population Into Temporary Housing As extreme summer temperatures return to New Jersey, Toms River has once again placed homeless individuals into…

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Candy Seller Held at Gunpoint During Wilmington Shopping Center Robbery, Police Say

A person selling candy in a Wilmington shopping center parking lot was forced to hand over property after an armed suspect displayed a handgun, according to Delaware State Police. WILMINGTON, Del. —…

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Chemical Process Triggers Fire Response at Cherry Hill Facility, No Public Threat Found

Hazardous materials teams responded after smoke and an odor were reported at an industrial facility, but officials determined there was no danger to the public. Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cherry Hill…

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Tom Kean Jr. Doesn’t Deserve Shame for Depression; Life in New Jersey Isn’t Easy for Anybody

There is something refreshing about honesty in politics. For months, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from public view while speculation filled the void. Rumors spread. Critics demanded answers. On Tuesday,…

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Two winning TAKE 5 tickets sold in New York in same evening drawing

Two top-prize tickets matched all five numbers in the June 26 evening drawing, with each ticket worth more than $16,000. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Two winning TAKE 5 tickets matched all five numbers…