Motorcyclist killed after running red light in Lakewood crash

Lakewood, NJ – A Toms River man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle slammed into a car after running a red light in Ocean County, according to police. Anthony Ferrentino, 33, was…

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Trotwood man charged federally after Dayton gas station shootout

Dayton, OH – A Trotwood man wounded in a shootout at a Sunoco gas station last week now faces federal charges for illegally possessing a firearm, prosecutors announced Monday. Walter Rodgers, 35,…

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Body found in woods after pedestrian struck and left for dead

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on South Dupont Highway in New Castle New Castle, DE – A deadly hit-and-run unfolded Monday night when a pedestrian was struck and left for dead along South…

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$40K reward offered in Brentwood homicide probe

Reward climbs to $40K in Brentwood fatal shooting case Washington, DC – Police are increasing the reward for information in a fatal Labor Day shooting in Northeast that left a 36-year-old man…

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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

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Man with multiple gunshot wounds dead in Brentwood

Man shot and killed in Brentwood neighborhood identified as 36-year-old DC resident WASHINGTON, DC – A 36-year-old man has died following a shooting in the Brentwood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, prompting a…

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Ocean County to Approve $6.5 Million Road Upgrade Ahead of New Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River, Jackson, and Lakewood

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Prospect Street, a major connector road linking Lakewood Township to Cross Street, where a massive five lane highway is being proposed is getting required upgrades approved ahead the…

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Grand jury clears officers in fatal hotel shooting of New York man in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A state grand jury has declined to bring charges against three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a New York man at a Woodbridge hotel, following a…

Delaware State Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Greenwood

Greenwood, DE – A Dover man was killed Friday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Beach Highway, Delaware State Police reported. The crash occurred around 7:10 a.m. on August 29 when…

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From jets to yoga and reggae to rescue pups Wildwoods packs a full weekend of action after airshow

WILDWOODS, NJ – The excitement doesn’t stop with the “Thunder Over the Waves” Airshow—Wildwoods is keeping the fun flying high with a packed lineup of events from September 5 through 8, turning…

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Thunder Over the Waves airshow set to light up Wildwoods skies with jet teams and parachute jumps

WILDWOODS, NJ – The skies above the Jersey Shore will roar with jet engines and aerobatic stunts as the “Thunder Over the Waves” Airshow soars into Wildwoods on September 5-6, offering a…

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Wildwood Beach reopens after Erin flooding but swimming remains restricted and fireworks canceled

Wildwood, NJ — Wildwood Beach officially reopened Friday following major storm flooding, though large portions remain submerged and swimming restrictions are still in effect. The city’s fireworks show, originally scheduled for tonight,…

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Hurricane Erin brings ankle-deep water rule to Wildwood beaches as storm churns offshore

WILDWOOD, NJ — As Hurricane Erin continues to stir up dangerous surf along the East Coast, beachgoers in Wildwood are being told to keep their feet wet — but nothing more. Local…

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Lakewood Garbage Truck Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Lithium Batteries

Lithium battery sparks fire in garbage truck prompting warning from Lakewood Fire Department LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wednesday — A garbage truck was forced to dump its burning load on a township street…

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Swimming allowed, but only waist high at Wildwood beach

Waist-deep only as surf improves in Wildwood Crest but swimming ban stays Wildwood Crest, NJ – Wednesday — Beachgoers in Wildwood Crest will now be allowed back into the surf — but…

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Hurricane Erin sends pounding surf and floodwaters surging onto Wildwood beaches

WILDWOOD, NJ — Walls of water rolled over parts of Wildwood’s shoreline Wednesday as Hurricane Erin’s outer bands battered the Jersey Shore, triggering widespread flooding, closing roads, and raising serious concerns about…

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Not just locals only anymore: Wildwood kicks off ‘second season’ with beach festivals monster trucks and fall boardwalk fun

WILDWOOD, NJ — Tuesday — As the summer crowds thin and the ocean air cools, the Wildwoods are flipping the script on the shore season with the launch of its bustling “Second…

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