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by Sandy Hickman LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – How do you tell a story about a storyteller?  It’s hard.  In fact, this may be the most difficult story we’ve ever had …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) today announced the award of $10 million in Local Recreation Improvement Grants to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill took a sharp turn on Monday and announced the township is now seeking to purchase property in the township’s northern section …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In an oath of allegiance to the McGuckin faction of the Toms River Republican party, James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi were sworn in as members of …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Public School District has announced it will be closed on Monday due to ‘insurmountable’ COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The district also announced virtual …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township School District has announced schools will be closed on Monday due to snow. “Due to inclement weather and the timing of the storm, as …

HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands has announced it has hired its first-ever full-time police officer, Nicole Curley. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of the first full time female police …

A large explosion rocked Pittsburgh and Allegheny County on New Year’s Day, leaving officials and residents confused about what had just happened. “Allegheny County 9-1-1 has received reports of a …

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup. Most of the trees that are collected go to the …

TULSA, OK – Another Tulsa teen is dead as a result of gun violence. In less than a week, this is the second 13-year old that was shot and killed. …

CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Police Department and Cherry Hill Mall Management want everyone to have a safe shopping experience. Parents and guardians should not be dropping off …

NEWARK, NJ – A TSA officer is being hailed as a local hero after stepping in to save a choking infant at Newark Airport. When Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer …

An 11-year-old boy in Oklahoma was honored for saving a classmate from choking and rescuing a woman from a burning house on the same day. The Muskogee Public Schools Board …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s anti-bullying law is already one of the toughest in the nation, and legislation that’s headed to the governor’s desk would make it even stronger, increasing …

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Starting Monday January 3, Philadelphia establishments that sell food or drink for consumption onsite will require that everyone who enters has completed their COVID vaccinations. Completing vaccinations means that they have received two doses …

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara officially welcomes more than 100 new police recruits into the Public Safety Division at a ceremony earlier today. The new …

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Michael Testa, after listening to compelling testimony during a virtual hearing on naturally developed immunity, called on Governor Murphy to revise the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas cards sent by the Toms River school district students at the Early Learning Center have arrived at U.S. military bases in Germany and South Korea. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Intermediate North student has won her third consecutive USATF Junior Olympic championship down in The Toms River School District reported: Intermediate North’s Jessica …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from Toms River High School North’s theatre troupe rolled up their sleeves for the holidays and helped spread holiday cheer in the community. The Toms …

NASSAU COUNTY, NY – Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell will be the first woman and third black person to lead the New York Police Department, Mayor-Elect Eric …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police officers in Jackson are now equipped with body cameras according to Captain Steven Laskiewicz. “Every uniformed officer has been issued a body worn camera after …