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TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old female lifeguard was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being impaled by a beach umbrella pole during a routine setup at the Asbury Park beachfront, …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a Monmouth County player. The $10 …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County …

CUDAHY, Calif. — Cynthia Gonzalez, vice mayor of Cudahy in southeast Los Angeles County, is facing backlash over a social media video in which she appeared to call on local …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-21, authorizing $2.1 million in capital funding for Phase II renovations at the Juvenile Detention Center in …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a total cost of $3,250,000. The …

MARGATE, N.J. — A major accessibility upgrade is underway at Lucy the Elephant, the iconic six-story roadside attraction in Margate. On Wednesday, crews began demolishing the 50-year-old gift shop to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney …

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Huntington man has been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument after allegedly submitting a fake building permit during a residential construction project in …

MOUNT AIRY, Md. — A Howard County man has scored his third significant Maryland Lottery prize after winning $30,000 on a Keno ticket purchased on June 23. The retired player, …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, Arace told residents in his …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to an overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a growing homeless encampment has taken shape …

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and public safety during the town’s upcoming Drive-In Movie …

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid …

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency …

PARAMUS, N.J. — A certified public accountant from Paramus pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters that allowed wealthy clients to claim …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Justyn Duval Rodriguez, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with multiple weapons-related offenses, including illegal possession of a handgun and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman booked into Ocean County Jail this week is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and throwing bodily fluids …

BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash that …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 32-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Monday to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to multiple weapons and …

BRICK, N.J. — A new SETS Hybrid Training location officially opened its doors in Brick over the weekend, following successful launches in Jackson and Toms River. Local officials, including Mayor …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Brick Township Police Department participated in a community engagement event Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, where they connected with residents during the “Chicken with a …