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Brick Police Chief Addresses Misinformation On Medical Incident
BRICK – Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester has released a statement in regards to misinformation spread across social media of a medical incident. The incident occurred on August 22 around 3 p.m. in the Midstream’s neighborhood. Social media pages were reporting that a murder occurred in the neighborhood, with pictures showing several police cars parked outside a home on Midstreams Road. However, Brick Police has said this information is false.
18-Year-Old Killed by Propeller in Horrific Boating Accident on Jersey Shore
A New Jersey 18-year-old tragically lost her life after colliding with a boat propeller while attempting to board the vessel from a raft. Zeina Mahafzah was hit in the waters near Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars Boro, Ocean County, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The New Jersey State Police...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
NJ has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., recent data shows
🔴 The reasons behind a stillbirth remain a mystery. 🔴 A state awareness campaign has been launched to educate women. It’s an alarming statistic. New Jersey has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., higher than the national average, according to the 2021 New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Report. About 636 babies died later in pregnancy or during birth in 2021, the most recent data noted.
West Windsor grad latest NJ teen to die in tragic events in past week
WEST WINDSOR — A teen passenger in a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Aug. 20 has died from his injuries. West Windsor police said the tree caused significant interior damage to the Tesla Y sedan when it went off Lanwin Boulevard near Providence Drive around 3:50 a.m.
Best NJ High Schools Are Among The Best In America
We are about to start a new school year, so let's talk about schools. Niche in 2024 came out with their rankings for the Top 25 High Schools here in New Jersey and some of these High Schools are ranked among the best in America. Here are Niche's 25 top-ranked...
NJ Spotlight News: August 27, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Democratic bosses support Sen. Pou to replace Rep. Pascrell. Other contenders drop out as Sen. Nellie Pou receives strong endorsements. Judge blocks...
Deer population in NJ is dropping, but complaints about deer destruction are rising
Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say. White-tailed deer are everywhere in New Jersey, standing in fields, grazing next to roads, and even strolling through suburban front lawns and backyards in broad daylight. Brian Schumm, an assistant biologist with the state Division of Fish...
2 New Jersey farmers markets make Top 5 in poll
🍅 An online poll to vote for America's top farmers markets has closed. 🍅 In the Northeast, two New Jersey farmers markets made the top five. What is your favorite farmers market in New Jersey?. Voting in America’s Farmers Market Celebration online poll ended Thursday afternoon with a...
Marjorie Taylor Greene takes aim at ‘commie’ Democrats over beach badges
Marjorie Taylor Greene has blamed so-called “commie” Democrats for the arrest of a surfer over a $12 per day beach badge. Liam Mahoney, 28, from Junction City, California, was arrested during a trip to a beach near Belmar’s 19th Avenue Beach in New Jersey last Tuesday. Mahoney...
Jackson, NJ, schools to charge for late bussing
🚍 Jackson Township to charge for late bus rides. 🚍 School still dealing with massive loss of state aid. Many families in Jackson Township are being asked to put up hundreds of dollars to cover the cost of bussing for after-school activities. Jackson school officials have been forced...
See all homes sold in Ocean County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ocean County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 187 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,648-square-foot home on South Baker Drive in Jackson that sold for $455,000.
Southern Ocean County Medical Center Announces $31M Expansion
MANAHAWKIN – In response to a surge in permanent residents in southern Ocean County, Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC) has launched a $31 million expansion project to enhance its medical facilities. Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, RN, president and chief hospital executive at Southern Ocean Medical Center, emphasized...
Heat advisory for NYC and parts of New Jersey today
HOBOKEN, N.J. -- A heat advisory will be in effect Wednesday for New York City and parts of New Jersey, with feels-like temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees.The National Weather Service issued the heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.New York City and Newark also issued "code red" advisories for the extreme temperatures. New York's cooling centers and public pools will be open for those looking to beat the heat.Weather forecast around NYC area todayCBS New York's First Alert Weather team is on Yellow Alert due to excessive heat and humidity Wednesday afternoon, plus the threat of strong...
School Bus Safety 101: When You Can And Can’t Pass A School Bus In New Jersey
School is almost back in session in Jersey, and in some cases, some schools are already back. As we get ready to fall back into our school time routines, let's also keep in mind the importance of school bus safety. Because after a few months of not worrying about school...
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