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New sex assault charges with another victim for NJ teacher
🔶 NJ teacher busted for sexual acts with student. 🔶 Woman faces new charges involving second teen. A 36-year-old high school teacher already facing criminal sex charges faces new charges involving another student. Julie Rizzitello, of Brick, resigned from her position at Wall Township High School shortly before...
Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold at Ortley Beach Acme
New Jersey state lottery officials said a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at the Ortley Beach Acme supermarket. The prize was drawn (sold) July 21 as part of the “Power 20X” game, a statement from the lottery said. Additionally, another local supermarket on the mainland sold...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Route 72 Near Mill Creek Rd.
Stafford Twp. - On July 20, 2024 at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Kevin Scoda, 24, from Edison, New Jersey, collided with him. Scoda's vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a utility pole, subsequently engulfing in flames. Prior to the arrival of police and emergency services, unidentified citizens managed to help Scoda out of his vehicle. Kevin Scoda was transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center, where he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. The Stafford Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences to Kevin Scoda's family during this painful time.
Freehold Raceway Mall Adding Lidl and First Dick’s House of Sport in NJ
There are big changes on the way to Freehold Raceway Mall, according to The Patch. And, in this case, change is good. Previously, I filled you in that the proposed Dave & Busters entertainment center had been approved by the Freehold Planning Board. That's a big deal. It's a really...
A Farewell Speech | Rabbi Dovid Abenson
Several of our married children have settled in Lakewood, New Jersey, and my wife and I decided recently it was time to move to the United States to be near them. When I shared the news with my friends in Montreal, particularly those in my shul, they were saddened but fully understood our decision.
Asbury Park schools have had a lot of bosses. This one could be different.
Last summer, head custodian Michael Byers was worried about his job after 20 years in the district, walking on eggshells after speaking out about what he perceived as retaliation from the superintendent's office. This summer he found himself laughing with the acting superintendent in the middle school parking lot on Bangs Avenue on a hot day in July. ...
Seaside Park Man, 68, Charged in Fatal Crash With Pedestrian
A Seaside Park man has been charged in connection with a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a Toms River man on Sunday. Prosecutors, in a statement released Monday, said John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, has been charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.
Justin Howell Joins Women's Soccer Coaching Staff
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University women's soccer head coach Kylee Flynn announced the addition of Justin Howell to her staff. "I am very grateful for this opportunity to add to our staff and thrill that we found the perfect fit with Justin Howell," said Flynn. "His knowledge of the game is evident through his coaching and playing experiences. More importantly, Justin's high character and enthusiasm will positively enhance our team culture both on and off the field."
Prof. Zambak Presents at ICME-15 in Sydney, Australia
Vecihi Serbay Zambak, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, presented research papers at the 15th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME-15), held in Sydney, Australia, this July. The congress is the largest international conference on mathematics education in the world. Held only once...
Seaside Heights Historical Society 1400 Boardwalk Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
The new Seaside Heights Historical Museum at 1400 Boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ. Don’t miss this beautiful carousel and museum on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk in New Jersey. Liked by 1 person.
It’s Considered The Worst Ice Cream Brand And You Can Find It In New Jersey
Stopping at your favorite ice cream shop at the end of a long hot summer day is the best. There are so many great places to go throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Original Rich's in Toms River, Jersey Freeze in Freehold, Mrs. Walker's in Toms River, and Cone Zone in Neptune just to name a few.
Beachwood Beach in New Jersey Bans Swimming For Rest of Summer 2024
A popular New Jersey beach has banned all swimming for the remainder of the 2024 season. Officials representing Beachwood Beach, which is located in Ocean County, NJ, just made the announcement that swimming has been banned for the remainder of the 2024 season. The decision comes as borough officials cited...
Bacterial outbreak shuts down beaches on the East Coast. Is your beach safe?
The beach-going season is over for many, as a bacterial outbreak forced the closure of dozens of beaches in Massachusetts and several in New Jersey. But is your beach safe? Here's the latest on the cause of the beach closures, and how to check if it's safe to go to your favorite beach.
Selling the minor leagues: How the BlueClaws script fan experiences that go beyond the game
For nine innings at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, almost anything can happen. A million different outcomes in each swing of the bat, and even the amount of innings is subject to change. But everything else? That is meticulously planned through the tireless work of those in the BlueClaws organization. From game day staff...
Georgian Court To Host 2024 CACC Volleyball Championship
Courtesy of caccathletics.org NEW HAVEN, Conn. (July 18, 2024) -- Georgian Court University will host the 2024 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Women's Volleyball Championships for the second consecutive year. The semifinals and final will be hosted from Nov. 23-24 at the Georgian Court Wellness Center on the Lakewood campus. The tournament starts with the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the sites of the highest seeds. The winners of those matches will head to Lakewood, N.J. for the rest of the tournament. The night before the semifinals, Friday, Nov. 22, there will be the CACC Championship banquet to honor...
Lakewood Shomrim Warn Of Scammers Taking Control Of Accounts. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Lakewood Shomrim and other organizations are alerting WhatsApp users to a rise in attempts by fraudsters to steal accounts, with scammers tricking users into sharing SMS verification codes, allowing them to hijack accounts. The scam involves fraudsters contacting users, often posing as WhatsApp customer support, and asking them to forward...
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