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Crash with tow truck in Jackson claims life of New Egypt motorcyclist, injures his wife
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Ocean County Woman Sentenced To Prison For Robbery And More
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Mother of young son fatally shot near NJ military base
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Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today — These adorable pets are only some of the animals that are available for adoption in Ocean County. Please contact the shelters located throughout Ocean County with any inquires. There are two locations in Ocean County, one in Manahawkin and...
Jackson, NJ man drowns swimming in Delaware River
Authorities have recovered the body of a Jackson man who drowned while swimming in the Delaware River this weekend. The body of Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, 24, was found Saturday night, according to National Park Service spokesperson Kathleen Sandt. Search crews including divers, volunteers, and NPS rangers found Osorio-Reyes around 7...
BREAKING: Jackson Planning Board Approves First Shul Under Township’s New, Less Restrictive Law
The Jackson Planning Board on Monday evening approved plans by Bais Medrash of Jackson, led by Rav Chaim Lubin, to construct a shul and a connected rav’s house at 217 Brewers Bridge Road, near S. Cooks Bridge Road. It is the first shul to be approved under Jackson’s law...
Devastating Accident: Husband Dies, Wife Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Ocean County
Devastating Accident: Husband Dies, Wife Injured in Motorcycle Crash — According to Jackson Police Department, a flatbed tow truck and a motorcycle collided in Jackson on Thursday, killing a New Egypt man and injuring his wife. Mr. Erin Doyle, 53, the motorcyclist, passed away at the scene of the collision on Thursday at approximately 3:15 p.m., according to Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz.
New Jersey Budget Gives Jackson Extra $2.5 Million, But Gains No Support From Elected Officials
The New Jersey Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget includes a one-time infusion of $2.5 million to the Jackson School District, somewhat alleviating the crushing financial crunch local officials are contending with. The $2.5 million comes specifically in response to complaints that some Jackson students are receiving their education in trailers....
Police Investigate Murder in Central Jersey Suburb
The Ocean County Prosector's Office and Manchester Police confirm that a murder took place on June 27. Police received a call at approximately 4:55 pm about a possible gunshot victim. Police arrived on the scene at Ridgeway Road and Hope Chapel Road and found a 25-year-old woman with a gunshot...
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
N.J. woman who was arrested 3 times is sentenced to over a decade in prison
A Toms River woman who was arrested and charged with three separate crimes that occurred over an eight-month period in 2023 has been sentenced to 11-and-a-half years in state prison following a guilty plea, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday. Superior Court Judge Guy Ryan on Thursday sentenced...
NJ professional pleads guilty to stealing more than $300K
PLUMSTED — A 50-year-old former bookkeeper from Ocean County pleaded guilty to theft in court last week. Karly Simon-Sapp, of Plumsted, used her position as bookkeeper for the New Jersey Apartment Association to steal more than $350,000, prosecutors said. From January 2016 to January 2022, Simon-Sapp forged the signatures...
Homes at or under $350,000 in Ocean County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Ocean County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
See all homes sold in Ocean County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ocean County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 60 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 864-square-foot home on Lake Barnegat Drive in Lanoka Harbor that sold for $385,000.
Three residents, three firefighters hurt in Toms River apartment blaze
TOMS RIVER - A fire at a Kettle Creek Road apartment complex early Monday injured three people living there and left three firefighters with minor injuries. Dispatchers sent police and first responders to the Mariner's Cove complex about 3:20 a.m. where they found flames shooting out of the front of the structure. ...
New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect
The law, called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, extends workplace protections to housekeepers, in-home child care providers, cleaners, gardeners, and more. The post New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Veolia Issues Annual Water Quality Reports
TOMS RIVER – Veolia New Jersey reported today that its water meets or surpasses all safe drinking water standards. The latest annual Consumer Confidence Report details the results of 63,997 water quality tests conducted on 243 substances in 2023. Jim Mastrokalos, Senior Director of Operations of Veolia New Jersey,...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
NJ Parents Urged To Steer Clear Of Water-Colored Swimsuits
Can you believe it's almost July already? It feels like summer 2024 is flying by, doesn't it? The biggest weekend of the summer is almost upon us. July 4th is a HUGE holiday for people in the Garden State. If Jersey residents aren't headed to the beach for the Independence...
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