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Bagels meet burritos at Casa Oaxaca Mexican fusion in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A unique blend of bagels and
Senior dog waits for rescue in Jackson after owner passes
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy
Jackson school board slams brakes on 28% tax hike, defies state mandate in fiery showdown
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education last Thursday
Illegal alien booked into Ocean County Jail on child endangerment, false imprisonment charges
Eduar Rodriguez-Varela found himself behind bars in Ocean County today.
Ocean City appoints Raymond J. Austin as new police chief
OCEAN CITY, MD — Raymond J. Austin has been named
Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka
JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero
New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection
BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a
Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed
Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team
Ocean City Police respond to bridge jumper on Route 52
**Man Identified after Bridge Jump Fright on Route 52**
**OCEAN CITY, NJ** – On Sunday, police officers swiftly responded to an incident on Route 52 where witnesses reported a man seemingly leaping from the bridge. Despite the swift arrival of several officers, they initially failed to locate the individual. An immediate and detailed search followed, prompted by witness reports.
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**Key Points**
– Incident involving a male subject on Route 52 occurred on Sunday at 6:43 p.m.
– Police initiated a comprehensive search with support from Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police.
– The individual was later found at a residence in Somers Point and taken to Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
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**Expedited Search and Rescue**
Authorities enlisted the help of various agencies, including the Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police, to assist in the search for the missing individual. Police department drones were deployed to aid in the effort to locate the man. After an intensive investigation by detectives, the subject was identified.
**Discovery and Medical Evaluation**
The male subject was eventually located at a residence in Somers Point following the investigation. For precautionary reasons, he was transported to Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center for evaluation. The Ocean City
New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at
Toms River to host free kids’ fishing derby at Veterans Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a
New Jersey’s Top 10 vintage vinyl record stores
America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the
Plumsted official sues township, former mayor over alleged gender bias and political retaliation
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed
ICE arrives in Ocean County to arrest convicted migrant sex offender
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man convicted of criminal sexual
Tragic crash kills Toms River couple in Route 571 crash
JACKSON, N.J. — A Toms River husband and wife were
Timid shelter dog blossoms with love, hopes for family
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Matilda may have come into the
Jackson man gets 7 years for weapons and meth after multi-town raids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man was sentenced
New Jersey boy, 5, diagnosed with high-risk cancer as family raises $120K for treatment support
HAWORTH, N.J. — A 5-year-old boy from Haworth is facing
Overwhelmed NJ shelter pleads for rescues as dog surrenders surge
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is
Jackson council votes to level salaries for part-time elected officials
On Tuesday night, the Jackson Township Council voted to drastically
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy
Saphie the pup waits for a second chance after heartbreaking surrender in Ocean County
JACKSON, NJ — Saphie, a 2 ½-year-old black pit mix
Dexter the shelter dog melts hearts but still waits for his forever home
JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a five-to-six-year-old pit mix described as
Rivals today, teammates tomorrow: Goetz and McAuliffe track teams unite before merging next season
JACKSON, N.J. — The Goetz and McAuliffe middle school track
New Jersey Pizzeria Ordered to Remove Famous Star’s Named Pizza Pie from Menu
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey pizzeria has renamed
Manchester Police Team Wins Division at Jersey Shore Relay Marathon
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester P.B.A. 246 Running Team placed
Mayor Tells Bon Jovi His Soup Kitchen for the Homeless Gives Toms River a Bad Name
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new soup kitchen supported by
Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River
By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to
$15 Million Stolen From Lakewood School District and There’s Still No News about Investigation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood
Five School Employees Placed on Leave After Special Needs Student Tied Up With Tape
BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident
Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood
Sophie tossed by former owner now sitting solo at Ocean County shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie
Brick Township launches spring leaf collection April 7
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township will begin its annual Spring
Summer’s calling: Brick Township opens registration for kids’ camp on April 7
BRICK, N.J. — Registration for Brick Township’s 2025 Recreation Summer
Boogie nights: Brick Township opens registration for 1970s-themed senior citizen prom
BRICK, N.J. — Registration is now open for Brick Township’s
Ocean County lottery winner lands $1.06 Million jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky player in Ocean County has
Murphy’s energy gamble backfires as Electric bills set to surge 20% after failed green push
TRENTON, N.J. — Electric rates in New Jersey are poised
Brick Farmers Market returns in May with over 60 vendors lined up
BRICK, N.J. — The Brick Farmers Market will return for
Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations
Two men indicted in 2010 cold case killing at Toms River apartment complex
Two Lakewood Men Indicted for 2010 Toms River Murder
**TOMS RIVER, NJ** – On April 2, Maurice Cole, 36, and Jerron Evans, 41, both residents of Lakewood, were indicted by a Grand Jury in Ocean County for the murder of Rondell Proctor. The incident took place on May 27, 2010, in Toms River.
On the day of the crime, just after midnight, police officers from the Toms River Township Police Department arrived at the Winteringham Village Apartments on Route 166 in response to a reported shooting. Rondell Proctor, a 22-year-old from Arkansas, was discovered with gunshot wounds to his torso and face. He was taken to Community Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The initial investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit alongside the Toms River Township Police Department went unsolved for years. However, advancements in evidence testing led to the indictment of Cole and Evans.
On December 3, Cole and Evans were apprehended without incident by detectives from multiple law enforcement agencies. They have been held at the Ocean County Jail since their arrest. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer expressed
Jackson Township honors Minit Stop Deli as small business of the month
JACKSON, N.J. — A neighborhood staple for more than four
Seal pup rescued from fishing line entanglement on Long Beach Island, undergoing treatment
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A young grey seal pup
Toms River mayor blasts county dumping of homeless people all over town daily
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is asking
Ocean County prosecutor Ray Coles honored with national digital justice award
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Raymond Coles of the Ocean County
This Brick Hot Dog Truck as the Best DWD’s in the Area
BRICK, N.J. — A local hot dog truck is heating
Lakewood Mother Who Stabbed and Drowned Her Two Babies Found Not Guilty in Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Naomi Elkins, a 27-year-old mother from
Barnegat Township welcomes new officer with experience across multiple shore departments
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed