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News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
Stay out of the water! Major sewage leak in Red Bank, NJ
RED BANK — Residents and visitors are "strongly advised" to stay out of the Navesink River because of an accidental release of sewage into storm drains. A drilling crew working in Parking Lot 1 in front of the NJ Transit station at the intersection of Monmouth and Burrowes streets struck a pressurized main. The borough is also discouraging the consumption of fish and shellfish from the area of the Route 35 bridge over the Navesink.
Night in Venice Boat Parade Expected to Draw 100,000 Spectators
A “robust” safety plan is in place for the Night in Venice boat parade, which is expected to attract 100,000 spectators to the bayfront to enjoy house parties and watch Ocean City’s premier summer event. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. NIV Chairman Dave Winslow, who is...
Gun, Bomb Threat at Borgata Proves False
Atlantic City police found no valid threat after a man claimed to have firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Casino Hotel and Spa. A man called the police non-emergency number at 3:55 p.m. Thursday making the threat, Capt. Kevin Fair said. Police responded in force, sweeping the area...
Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
A Brand New Fried Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First NJ Store In Monmouth County
Move over Colonel, there's a new chicken joint coming to Jersey and it looks like it's going to change the game for fried chicken lovers all over the state!. Now, I've never heard of this place before but after doing a little digging into what they're all about, I'm excited to see that they're making a move towards the Jersey Shore.
High Bacteria Levels Shuts Swimming At This Ocean County Beach For Rest Of Season
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection said only that a water sample from Beachwood Beach West exceeded the water quality standard. In a statement shared to the Beachwood website, the mayor and council said, "you may still sit and take in the lovely view of the scenery but no one will be permitted to swim."
New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
Shark Sighting Reported Off Coast of Sea Isle City, NJ
For the second time in two months, reports of Great White shark sightings have been reported along the Jersey Shore. This time, off the coast of Sea Isle City, NJ. Back on June 12th, a fisherman just off the coast of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County, New Jersey, caught photos and video of a small, juvenile Great White after he unintentionally hooked it on his line.
Prosecutor: Director of Brick Township Rec Department issued phony permits to play on ballfields
Brick police accuse Dan Santaniello of allegedly telling teams to pay in cash if they wanted to use ballfields rather than writing checks to the township and then pocketing that cash.
Brick’s ‘Movies in the Park’ Series Continues Friday With ‘Trolls Band Together’
Brick’s “Movies in the Park” series is set to continue Friday – this time at Hank Waltonowski Park near the center of town, off Chambers Bridge Road. Residents are encouraged to bring beach or lawn chairs and blankets and sit under the stars for a showing of “Trolls Band Together,” a family-friendly movie, at dusk, at just about 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024.
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
🔴A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. 🔴Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. 🔴The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
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