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Town Could Rezone School Land
PLUMSTED – Township officials and the chairman of the township’s Environmental Committee discussed a possible option for the community to preserve land that could continue to be used by township school students. During the latest Township Committee meeting Mayor Dominick Cuozzo read a June 19 letter from School Superintendent David Ytreboe who requested The post Town Could Rezone School Land appeared first on Jersey Shore Online.
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Georgian Court To Host 2024 CACC Volleyball Championship
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...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Tickets Still Available for Surflight, Dinner Trip
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library still have tickets available for their visit to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reservations are limited, and payment is due by Thursday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $75 per person and include a matinee showing of...
Jersey Shore beach bans swimming all summer over high levels of fecal matter
There Shore-ly won’t be any swimming here. High levels of fecal bacteria found in the water at Beachwood Beach West in the Jersey Shore borough of Beachwood led officials to ban on swimming there for the rest of the summer. The beach along the Toms River was shut down for the remainder of the season, “for the safety, health and welfare of the residents and others,” the borough’s mayor and City Council said in a post on the town website. NJ man arrested after ripping seagull’s head off when it tried to swipe fries from his daughter The Ocean County beach had four...
Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska"
"I lived in this house exactly half a lifetime ago," said Bruce Springsteen. It may not look like much, but this small bedroom in Colts Neck, New Jersey, which still sports the original orange shag rug, is where Springsteen made what he considers his masterpiece: his 1982 album "Nebraska," ten songs dark and mournful. "This is the room where it happened," he said. I saw her standing on her front lawn just twirling her baton Me and her went for a ride, sir, and ten innocent people died From the town of Lincoln, Nebraska, with a sawed-off .410 on my...
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.
Lakewood Police Weekly Blotter
July 13, 2024, Officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Honorio Agapito-Trinidad 30, from Cliffwood, N.J. was arrested for DWI. He was charged with careless, reckless driving and multiple citations. Officers William Bowers and Dawry Desangles assisted in the investigation. MVA/DWI. July 14,...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Track and Field Lands 28 on ECC Commissioner's Honor Roll
LAKEWOOD, NJ (July 22, 2024) - Georgian Court Indoor Track and Field totaled 28 student-athletes on the 2023-24 East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner's Honor Roll. While Georgian Court predominantly competes in the CACC, the league does not sponsor indoor track and field. So Lions indoor track and field is the only GCU team that is a part of the ECC.
Unique Experience: Cow Cuddles at Knowhere Farm in Chesterfield, NJ
Knowhere Farm, located in the picturesque town of Chesterfield, NJ, offers visitors an unforgettable experience that blends the tranquility of rural life with the joy of animal interaction. This small but enchanting farm, once part of a 120-acre estate, has a rich history of nurturing families and producing food for over a century. It continues this legacy by inviting guests to become part of its story.
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.
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