Missouri lawsuit alleges fatal choking death of disabled man left unsupervised while eating

ST. LOUIS, MO – A 57-year-old man with a documented high risk of choking died after a caregiver allegedly left him alone with food and failed to follow required supervision protocols, according…

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Georgia nurse sentenced to life without parole for killing wife after 59-day marriage

DUBLIN, GA – A former Georgia nurse will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his wife less than two months after their…

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Letter: I’m Terrified for My Life – Woman Fears She’s At Risk from

Disclaimer: The letter alleges widespread corruption and misconduct within Monmouth County’s legal, law enforcement, and court systems, with the writer claiming they were falsely arrested, financially exploited, and targeted as part of…

Monmouth County News

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Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

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Man accused of spitting on officers after stolen SUV arrest in Cranford

Suspect accused of spitting on officers during custody Cranford, NJ — A late-night investigation into a stolen vehicle escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving an officer injured and a suspect facing multiple…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Political Crime and Corruption

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Lottery hits the road with events across Maryland this May

Maryland Lottery rolls out spring events across four cities Baltimore, MD — Lottery officials are heading outdoors with a series of public events across Maryland, bringing games and giveaways to communities as…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…

Jackson Township News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Teen Shot During Fight at Blake High School; 19-Year-Old Charged With Assault in Montgomery County

Gaithersburg, MD — A 17-year-old student suffered a gunshot wound after a fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School on Wednesday morning, prompting the arrest of a 19-year-old…

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Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township

Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…

Community News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News·Real Estate News

Smiling real estate agents and clients outside a house with a 'For Sale' sign and a yellow 'Sold' sticker.

Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

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Stolen cards used after car break-in in Bensalem

Wallet stolen from parked car leads to fraud spree in Bensalem Bensalem, PA — A theft from a vehicle overnight quickly turned into a fraud case after stolen credit cards were used…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Close-up of a wolf-like canine with amber eyes and a wet, slightly open mouth in a wooded setting.

Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild

Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…

Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

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Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting

Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…

Government News·Ocean County News

Heated dispute ends in gunfire at Carroll County restaurant

Restaurant shooting in Carroll County leaves two wounded as suspect arrested at scene Eldersburg, MD — A late-night altercation outside a restaurant escalated into gunfire, leaving two men injured and a suspect…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways

Wall Township, NJ — Thirteen people were arrested in Wall Township between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, April 26, with impaired driving cases and warrant arrests making up the bulk of police…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Heavy highway traffic near Jackson, New Jersey, with a large green exit sign reading 'Next Exit JACKSON' over multiple lanes.

Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing American Kennel Club of Enabling Decades of Abuse

New York, NY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the American Kennel Club (AKC) of enabling years of sexual abuse by prominent dog show figures, ruling that the plaintiff…

Pets and Animals

Judge Sides With State Farm in Parsippany Water Damage Dispute, Ends Homeowner Lawsuit

Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled in favor of State Farm, ending a years-long dispute over insurance payouts tied to repeated water damage and mold issues at a Parsippany home.…

New Jersey News

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Toms River Man Accused of Running Marijuana Vending Machine Network Across New Jersey

Toms River, NJ — A 26-month investigation into unlicensed marijuana sales across New Jersey ended with four arrests, more than 80 vending machines seized and large quantities of cannabis products recovered, prosecutors…

Ocean County News·Toms River News

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Missouri lawsuit alleges fatal choking death of disabled man left unsupervised while eating

Georgia nurse sentenced to life without parole for killing wife after 59-day marriage

Letter: I’m Terrified for My Life – Woman Fears She’s At Risk from

Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role

Man accused of spitting on officers after stolen SUV arrest in Cranford

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Lottery hits the road with events across Maryland this May

Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson

Teen Shot During Fight at Blake High School; 19-Year-Old Charged With Assault in Montgomery County

Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township

Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Stolen cards used after car break-in in Bensalem

Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild

Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting

Heated dispute ends in gunfire at Carroll County restaurant

Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways

Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing American Kennel Club of Enabling Decades of Abuse

Judge Sides With State Farm in Parsippany Water Damage Dispute, Ends Homeowner Lawsuit

Toms River Man Accused of Running Marijuana Vending Machine Network Across New Jersey

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