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Fish falls from the sky, smashes Tesla car windshield in Atlantic Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - Add bluefish falling out of the sky to the list of perils living at the Jersey Shore. Cynthia and Jeff Levine had no idea what smashed the windshield of their 2023 Tesla Y in their driveway on Sunday afternoon. Cynthia said the car alarm started beeping and when they went to investigate, they saw their windshield was shattered in a bullseye pattern.
Two Winning $10K Lottery Tickets Sold In Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY – Two lottery tickets that were drawn on Sunday each won $10,000, officials said. The $10,000 winning ticket for Power 20X was purchased at the Acme #295 located at Route 35 and 37 in Ortley Beach. The second winning $10,000 ticket was for Wild Cash and was...
New Jersey Wawa Sells for $6.5 Million
A brand-new convenience and fueling store that is linked in the minds of many with trips to the Jersey Shore has changed hands as a Wawa in Ocean County officially has new owners. Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, recently announced the sale...
Driver dies days after I-287 crash in Middlesex County
A 73-year-old Somerset County man died of his injuries five days after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Piscataway, authorities said. Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday when when his car veered off the highway, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to State Police.
Ocean County Man Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash
TOMS RIVER – A local man has been arrested and charged after fatally hitting a pedestrian with his car and leaving the scene, officials said. John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, was 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, both in connection with an incident that occurred in Toms River on July 21.
Estell Manor Groundhog Confirmed as 4th Rabies Case of 2024
A groundhog that confronted a family dog in the 100 block of Cumberland Avenue in Estell Manor was confirmed positive for rabies on July 19 by the state lab. This is the fourth rabies case in Atlantic County this year. Rabies was previously confirmed in two Egg Harbor Township raccoons and a Pleasantville cat.
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
RED BANK: AZALEA FINALLY SPROUTING
The developer’s rendering of how the project will look when it’s complete, from the Azalea Red Bank web site. ( Click to enlarge.) After almost two decades of stops, starts and returns to the drawing board, builders have begun construction on a project that will include 14 townhomes and two cottages on the block bounded by Harding and Hudson Avenues and Clay Street.
New stores and experiences are coming soon to a popular NJ mall
A popular New Jersey mall is undergoing a transformation. Sports and health lovers will like some of the new additions. New developments are coming to a Monmouth County mall. Freehold Raceway Mall is transforming with a new painting and lighting project. The refresh is just the beginning. The retail center...
Help solve the mystery of missing Bayville, NJ, man
An Ocean County man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his home on Serpentine Drive East near Bayville. His family believes he could be in danger.
Biden dropping out was "heartbreaking," but Philly-area Democrats say it's time to move forward
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Democrats in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Monday lauded the work President Biden did for the Philadelphia region over his political career. But they acknowledged the party needs to look forward to who will lead them in this race after Mr. Biden dropped out Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. With just over 100 days until election day, Mr. Biden announced he would end his bid to stay in the White House. Despite weeks of pressure by Democrats for Mr. Biden to drop out of the race, his decision Sunday left many in our area shocked. But it's a...
Monmouth University issues "all clear" alert, lifts lockdown following threat investigation
An hours-long lockdown at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ has finally ended.According to university officials, students and faculty received an email about an armed individual on campus.The person also said they had a "dangerous" device stashed on the grounds.University officials blasted out a shelter-in-place message to students overnight Tuesday.At 1:32 a.m., university police shared a message: "There is an emergency at Monmouth University. A lockdown is in effect. This is not a drill. Please close and lock all doors and await further instructions."Monmouth University Police, aided by a slew of other agencies, including the Monmouth County Sherrif's Office,...
New legislation protects New Jersey residents from medical debt
TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) — It was an emotional day in State House as a new medical debt act became law with a namesake in memory of a woman who helped make it possible. Described as a bright, hard-working policy analyst for the governor’s office, Louisa Carman was among those who worked on legislation to protect […]
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Jersey Rock Band of the Week: Soup
Rocking The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Sunday July 28!. Soup has the sound, look, and presence to make a serious impact on the Jersey Rock scene. The group recently took Second Place in the Point Pleasant Battle of the Bands against a lineup of high-level competition. They boast a serious Classic Rock feel. While they have been compared to Led Zeppelin, the group actually takes a lot of influence from another storied band that is regularly rocked on RAT Radio. Lead Singer Mercedes said:
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