ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…
Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township police responded…
America’s largest Yeshiva in Lakewood is about to get bigger after land deal signed with neighboring Georgian Court University
LAKEWOOD, NJ – America’s largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva is going to be bigger according to an announcement today by Georgian Court University President Joseph R. Marbach. On Wednesday, the college released the…
Yeshiva World, America’s Largest Jewish News Service Launches Lakewood Centric Online News Platform
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Yeshiva World, one of America’s largest and most prominent news sources catering to the Orthodox Jewish community has announced the launch of a Lakewood-centric online news platform to…
Ocean County legislators say Murphy’s school funding, tax formula unfair to shore towns
TRENTON, NJ – The Jersey Shore communities have long argued Governor Phil Murphy’s school funding formula unfairly penalizes school districts in counties like Ocean County. The argument is that Ocean County taxpayers…
That guy, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran against Phil Murphy in November visits Lakewood to begin 2025 campaign
The bruises on New Jersey Republican candidate for governor have not yet fully healed after an embarrassing loss to Governor Phil Murphy last November, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t going to let a…
Mayor Mo Hill meets with Greenbriar senior community residents after crippling property tax hike sweeps Toms River, hitting town’s elderly fix-income population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is doing a damage control tour after a recent property tax reassessment drove taxes up for many senior citizens on fixed budgets…
Howell police help Meals on Wheels dig out senior for a successful dinner delivery
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With over a foot of snow across Howell, Meals on Wheels was intent on delivering to all of their customers in Howell Township this weekend. When the delivery…
New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…
Howell Mayor Slams Geoghegan’s Political Powergrab after he handed out over a dozen political patronage appointments
In Howell Township, it’s a Toms River resident, not the elected board of Howell Township council members or the duly elected mayor who make all the decisions for the township. That person…
New Jersey announces $10 million in grants for recreation projects to 162 towns
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 counties, municipalities,…
Toms River Mayor Hill says town is seeking to purchase land to stop overdevelopment along Lakewood border
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 along the…
Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…
2021 election hints Lakewood Bloc Vote, VAAD endorsement not as important any longer
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township and surrounding communities are changing. In years past, a predominantly local population in Lakewood would often take political direction from the Lakewood VAAD, a once powerful and…
Ciattarelli, Murphy battle each other for highly coveted Orthodox Jewish votes in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Who is going to get the coveted endorsement of the politically influential Lakewood VAAD? The council of the local community that advises members of the large Orthodox Jewish community…
Howell GOP creates distance after councilwoman urges residents to ditch facemasks for good
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Councilwoman Pam Richmond urged residents to take their facemasks and throw them in the trash and visit their local businesses. She took her message to the…
Democrat Mayor Theresa Berger Wins Re-Election in Howell, DeGarmeaux Trails as Few Ballots Left to Count
HOWELL, NJ – With few remaining ballots left to be counted in Howell Township, Shore News Network is calling the election for the race between Mayor Theresa Berger, a Democrat, and Susanne…
Geoghegan’s Howell Job Still on the Line As GOP Closes In on DeGarmeaux
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – As election day ballots and provisional ballots are counted in Monmouth County Republican Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell is closing in on small business owner Andre DeGarmeaux’s lead. It is…
As Votes Continue to be Counted, Berger, DeGarmeaux Hold Lead in Howell
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Democrats are maintaining their lead in the Howell Township mayoral and council election held Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Theresa Berger and her running mate, Andre DeGarmeaux have maintained their…
Both Sides in Howell Agree on One Thing…The Business Manager Must Go
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Business Manager Brian Geoghegan must go. There aren’tt too many things the Howell Democrats and Republicans agree on just four days ahead of the contentious 2020…
Howell Councilwoman Says Randolph Road Dump Not a Big Deal for Residents
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Just weeks before the upcoming election in Howell Township where a controversial plan to convert a tree stump recycling facility into a larger facility to accommodate construction waste,…
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