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Mayor Rodrick: Democrats and Republicans Must Work Together to Address Skyrocketing Electric Bills and Power Outages

August 16, 2025

As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric bills and an alarming increase in power…

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Jackson Township systems down, outages blamed on Microsoft ‘global problem’

April 21, 2025

JACKSON, NJ – Computer systems at the Jackson Township municipal offices and the Jackson Township Police Department are currently experiencing technical difficulties. Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn today said township systems are…

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Severe storms cause widespread damage, power outages in Robbinsville Township

February 17, 2025

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — A severe weather event with wind gusts exceeding 60 mph swept through Robbinsville Township on Sunday evening, toppling trees, downing power lines, and causing multiple transformer fires, officials said.…

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High Winds, Rain, Power Outages Expected Across Southern New Jersey as Major Storm Passes

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MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania from Sunday morning through Monday…

February 15, 2025

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Manchester opens high school as warming station for residents affected by power outages tonight

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MANCHESTER, N.J. — With a power outage continuing to affect the area, Manchester Police have announced that Manchester Township High School is now the only available warming center for residents seeking refuge…

December 23, 2024

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Power Outages, Flooding as Collier County Spared Catastrophic Damage From Milton

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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are advising Collier County residents to stay off the roads as emergency crews assess damage and work to restore essential services following Hurricane Milton. Officials reported that…

October 10, 2024

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Jackson Crash that Shut Down Road for Days, Power Outages Involved Alcohol and a Harassing Digital Ad Truck

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JACKSON, NJ—In August, a digital advertising truck registered in Pennsylvania was in Jackson for one reason and one reason only: to harass a local Jackson business owner at his home because of…

October 4, 2024

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Underground fire causes power outages and traffic disruptions in downtown Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, Sept. 29 — Emergency crews responded early Sunday to an underground fire and multiple manhole explosions in downtown Baltimore, prompting widespread power outages and traffic disruptions. The incident occurred in the…

September 29, 2024

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Amid Problems and Outages, Governor Announces Free Week on NJ Transit

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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT users from August 26 to September 2, 2024. During this week, passengers can travel free on all NJ…

August 15, 2024

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Power Outages Reported in Oakland Borough

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OAKLAND, NJ — The Borough of Oakland Police Department has announced that they are aware of a power outage affecting residents in the area. They are currently collaborating with Orange and Rockland…

August 9, 2024

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Sadeghi Has Had Enough With JCP&L Outages During Heat Wave

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — With the summer heat pushing temperatures above 100 degrees, Ocean County Commissioners are voicing concerns over recurring power outages impacting residents, particularly the vulnerable senior community. Commissioner Frank…

July 19, 2024

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High Winds and Heavy Rain Cause Power Outages in Ocean County

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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Dozens of power outages were reported across Northern and Southern Ocean County as severe weather conditions hit the Jersey Shore on Sunday night. High winds and heavy rains…

June 23, 2024

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Power Outages Plague JCP&L in Northern Ocean County as Temperatures Soar

New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, as temperatures soared and the heat index climbed above 100 degrees across Northern Ocean County, JCP&L was plagued with power outages in Jackson, Toms River, and…

June 22, 2024

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Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (District…

June 3, 2024

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Power Outages Expected Tonight in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents in the northern part of town should anticipate intermittent power outages in the coming hours. The electricity supply is disrupted along Hooper Ave., stretching from Church Road…

November 2, 2023

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Tractor Trailer Crash Causes Power Outages in Marlboro

Marlboro, NJ – A section of Harbor Road between Route 79 and Tennent Road has been closed following a crash involving a tractor-trailer that took down a utility pole and wires. Marlboro…

August 30, 2023

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Toms River Council Agrees, JCP&L Should Be Held Accountable for Outages

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Township council agreed on Wednesday that action must be taken against electricity provider JCP&L. Hill said that he…

August 24, 2023

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Toms River Councilman Proposes Fines for Prolonged Power Outages

Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River have faced continual frustration due to power outages, and Councilman Dan Rodrick believes it’s time to hold First Energy Corp accountable. According to Rodrick,…

August 23, 2023

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Power Company Needs to be Held Accountable for Repeated Outages Rodrick Says

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Power outages have plagued residents of Toms River in recent weeks, and Councilman Dan Rodrick said First Energy Corp, the parent company of Jersey Central Power and Light,…

August 22, 2023

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Power Outages Impacting Traffic in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River are once again experiencing power outages, with the latest incident affecting multiple traffic signals near Adams Ave, as reported by the Toms River Police…

August 19, 2023

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Storm Damage Reported in Northern York County, Power Outages

Northern York County, PA -A severe storm has caused significant damage in the areas of Manheim and North Codorus Townships in Northern York County, Pennsylvania. The powerful storm system brought down numerous…

August 7, 2023

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After Weekend of Crashes, Power Outages, Toms River Police Chief Responds

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Over the weekend, the Toms River Police Department responded to a significant number of traffic accidents, totaling thirty-six incidents between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. Some of these…

July 21, 2023

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Motor vehicle crash causes power outages in Wall Township

Monmouth County News

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents in the north Wall area, particularly in the vicinity of Gully Rd and Brighton Ave, are experiencing a power outage as a result of a motor vehicle…

June 30, 2023

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