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Philadelphia woman will face trial for murder of Wrightstown man, stealing his car, impersonating his dead wife
A woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday for the murder of a 72-year-old man in Wrightstown Township in October. Meghan Macklin, 46, of Philadelphia, was charged in March with the murder of Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road. She was taken into custody in Tennessee after fleeing the area in the victim’s car.
Monmouth University on lockdown as campus police search buildings
UPDATE: Monmouth University lockdown lifted after threatening email led to search. Monmouth University in West Long Branch was on lockdown early Tuesday due to an active investigation by police and other agencies, officials said. “There is a lockdown on the main campus. Monmouth University police, assisted by outside agencies, are...
Bordentown Post 26 outlasts Allentown in American Legion Baseball State Final 8 marathon
WOOD-RIDGE — When the Bordentown Post 26 and Allentown Legion baseball teams met Monday in New Jersey American Legion State Final 8 second-round play at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, no one wanted to lose. While that is an everyday occurrence for any team, these clubs took that to the...
Jersey Shore Dream Center’s Annual Serve24 Inspires Youth with Olympics-Themed Day of Service
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey Shore Dream Center presented its annual Serve24 community event in Springwood Park on Saturday, July 20, with the goal of helping local youth in need. Every summer for the last decade, the Dream Center has partnered with local organizations to host a...
Belmar Historical Society Unveils Vintage Photo Signs on Boardwalk
BELMAR, NJ - Visitors and locals strolling down the Belmar boardwalk can now enjoy a journey through time, thanks to the newly installed historical signs created by the Belmar Historical Society (BHS). These signs showcase a different era in Belmar's history, each adorned with vintage photos and equipped with QR codes linking to the BHS website, providing an immersive historical experience.
Neptune Township Planning Board: 7/24 Meeting Canceled
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - This Wednesday's (7/24/24) scheduled meeting of Neptune Township Planning Board is canceled. The next meeting will be August's regular meeting on 8/28/24, at 7:00 PM, at 25 Neptune Boulevard in the second floor meeting room. Please direct any questions regarding this meeting to Kristie Dickert (kdickert@neptunetownship.org) or...
Mary A. Thomson
2/13/1929 – 7/16/2024. Sea Girt And Shark River Hills. Loving daughter of John and Margaret Neary. Mother of six children. Grandmother of eight ‘Wonders of the World’ Andrew, Ryan, Caitlin, Lauren, James, Leah, Matthew and Jack. Great grandmother of three ‘Shining Stars’ James, Avery and Sophia. Loved her life in real estate. Devoted.
2 Bedroom Home in Little Egg Harbor - $549,900
Welcome to your dream home in Four Seasons at Sea Oaks Adult Community, surrounded by the new LBI National Golf Course and restaurant. You are invited onto a lovely sitting porch. This stunning and completely re-modeled home features an open floor plan with a marble fireplace centered in the living space to be enjoyed from the living, dining, and kitchen areas and the new white kitchen featuring custom cabinets, a beautiful backsplash, Quartz countertops, and a custom walk-in pantry. The addition added off the back of this home adds to the serenity of luxury living. The patio is a calming oasis with a private landscape. This exceptional home boasts craftsmanship, including 6-in wide high-definition vinyl flooring throughout, and custom black doors and trim and decorative molding, creating a luxurious home with all the finer touches. The primary bathroom has a rain shower and an elevated double vanity. You won't be disappointed in this home. Move in and enjoy your new life at Sea Oaks.
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.
Andrea Jane Giordano of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and Formerly of Southampton, Dies July 16
Andrea Jane Giordano, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend well known, passed away on July 16th at her home in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Known for her warmth, generosity, hospitality, and unforgettable smile, she lived a full life, filled with the love of her son, siblings, step-sons, parents, nieces and nephew, and dear friends. Andrea was a well-loved person who greatly loved and cherished others and had an uncommon zest for life.
Catherine Grace Hanlon
Catherine Grace Hanlon, 97 of Wall Twp. and formerly of Roselle passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune after a brief illness. Catherine was born in Elizabeth to the late Thomas J. and Mary A. (née Duffy) Hanlon and had resided in Roselle for many years before.
Morning audio update: Morey’s Piers co-owner dies, $1.6M lottery win, Sinatra House sold (July 23, 2024)
Good morning New Jersey. Here’s your audio update with stories on the death of the co-owner of Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, a fatal tractor-trailer crash on Route 3 and a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot win with $1.6 million. Plus, we’ll tell you about the sale of the iconic...
15 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Gets Detained by the New Jersey Police
Bob Dylan once sang, "In Jersey anything's legal as long as you don't get caught." But he did get caught by the New Jersey police on July 23, 2009. Dylan was then on tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, performing in minor-league baseball parks across America. On that day, they'd played a show in Lakewood, New Jersey, roughly an hour and a half's drive outside New York City.
Monmouth University on lockdown
As of 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Monmouth University is still on lockdown after the school notified students and the public of an active investigation on campus. According to a timeline on the West Long Branch institute of higher education’s website, emergency precautions went into effect at 1:32 a.m. The latest update indicates the campus will have a delayed, 10 a.m. opening. Classes will start after 11 a.m.
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