JACKSON, N.J. — A third person has died following a fiery crash early Friday on North Hope Chapel Road after a vehicle struck a deer and slammed into a tree, …
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Brick Township detective completes advanced crime scene investigation training
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department has announced that Detective Brian Foley has graduated from the New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Course. The department shared …
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Breaking News
Cory Booker honors George Floyd on Memorial Day weekend, marking five-year anniversary
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker marked Memorial Day weekend by remembering George Floyd, whose death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and a global movement for racial justice. …
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More fights, another stabbing reported during Memorial Day weekend unrest in Seaside Heights
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend: Saturday night in Seaside Heights unfolded with repeated incidents of violence, continuing a pattern of disturbances seen in recent days and years over …
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Governor Murphy vetoed public brawl law days before mahyem hit the Jersey Shore and local malls
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Following a surge in juvenile arrests over Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, an Ocean County assemblyman is publicly blaming New Jersey’s top Democratic leaders, pointing …
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Dad shot daughter while cleaning loaded gun in Ocean County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSTAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Stafford Township man has been charged after his 13-year-old daughter was accidentally shot while he was cleaning a firearm inside their home, authorities announced today. …
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Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of real estate in limbo more …
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Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid …
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Seaside Heights’ Family-Friendly Dreams Crushed by Mayhem and Mayor’s Choice for Governor of New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonA small town mayor has a big problem, and one of the root causes of the problem he’s having is because of his pick for Governor in 2021. Seaside Heights …
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Community News
Jackson Township mourns loss of beloved community leader
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson Township is mourning the loss of one of our township council members The Jackson Township Council is saddened to report the passing Councilman Scott David Sargent. Councilman Sargent has …
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Driver in serious Route 37 hit-and-run car crash fled to barrier island, captured by police
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonDriver in fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 captured near barrier island TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A reported fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 near Aqua Blue in Toms River …
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Free Fishing Days set for June 7 and October 18 across New Jersey public waters
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey anglers can cast their lines without a license on two designated Free Fishing Days this year—Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, October 18—courtesy of the New …
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New Jersey satanic temple chapter splits amid internal leadership feud
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPLUMSTED TOWNSHIP — The New Jersey chapter of The Satanic Temple has officially disbanded, cutting ties with the national organization after a rift developed between local members and the group’s …
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Two identified in deadly Jackson Township crash that left vehicle in flames
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a fiery early morning crash Friday near the Lakewood border as Dovid Yitzchok Handler and Chaim Zelig Beril. …
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Wild Night in Seaside Heights Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend with Multiple Fights, Dozens of Arrests
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonViolent night in Seaside Heights ends in multiple arrests and injuries SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A series of violent disturbances, fights, and emergency incidents stretched police resources thin in Seaside …
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State Homeland Security Says Jersey Shore is a ‘Soft Target’ for Terrorists and Bad Actors
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHAMILTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is urging residents and visitors to remain alert this summer as part of its annual “Secure the …
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Migrant held on ICE detainer after Ocean County drunk driving arrest
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Hernan Sanabria-Morales has been sentenced in Ocean County for driving under the influence and is currently being held without bail. According to inmate records, Sanabria-Morales was …
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Breaking News
Motorcyclist injured in Toms River crash on Jumping Brook Road
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Jumping Brook Road in Toms River on Friday night, where one person was reported injured. The happened …
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Toms River reinstates summer teen curfew for Barrier Island areas
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township has reinstated its seasonal juvenile curfew for the Barrier Island areas, effective Friday, as part of an emergency declaration aimed at preventing disorderly …
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Police respond to large teen fight in Seaside Heights ahead of Memorial Day weekend
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Police in Seaside Heights responded to a large altercation involving approximately two dozenjuveniles and young adults Friday evening, just as Memorial Day weekend celebrations began. As …
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Traffic Alerts
Here’s what you need to know before visiting Dog Beach at the Jersey Shore
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEGG HARBOR TWP., N.J. — The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is reminding beachgoers that parking is strictly prohibited along Ocean Drive near the popular “Dog Beach” area between Longport …
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Community News
Toms River opens Snug Harbor pool season pass sales with early bird discounts
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Season passes for the Snug Harbor Municipal Pool are now on sale through the Toms River Recreation Office, with discounted rates available through June 1. The …
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Breaking News
Why being called a BENNY at the Jersey Shore isn’t such a bad thing
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — As summer crowds return to the Jersey Shore, so does a term familiar to locals and visitors alike: “Benny.” Used to describe out-of-town tourists, the nickname …
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Breaking News
Two confirmed killed, others injured in fiery crash near Jackson-Lakewood border
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been declared deceased in a fatal early morning crash in Jackson Township when their vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Several …
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One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Reports filed by Anthony Ricotta show that his campaign is nearly fully funded by downtown developers, downtown property investors, homeless shelter advocates and a lawyer tied …