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Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
Violence prevention groups left waiting for help
Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break. State lawmakers left for their unofficial summer break without giving final approval to a bill that advocates say would help provide more consistent funding to violence prevention organizations. The legislation, if signed into law, will...
Shore Super 25 football teams: 'Players graduate, expectations don't' at Marlboro High
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings MARLBORO — The Marlboro High School football program has been on a steep trajectory the past three seasons—and the Mustangs are not looking to slow down anytime soon, despite facing a challenge in...
Monmouth Garners 2024 USTFCCCA Academic Awards
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Five Monmouth University student-athletes were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) during its announcement of the 2024 Academic Awards. From the men's team, Chris Bagnell , Taylor Boorse and Jan Volkmar were each honored as All-Academic Athletes, while Veronica Chainov and Yasmeen Tinsley were recognized on the women's side. To be recognized, student-athletes must have posted a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing at least two semesters or three quarters at the nominating institution. For the indoor season, the nominee must have finished...
Meet WEAR’s Rescued Reptiles at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch
Rescue animals come in all types, shapes and sizes, and they can thrive in good homes. Teens, meet members of Wild Exotics Animal Refuge, learn about their mission and see some rescued snakes and lizards at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 11 AM Monday, August 12. Members will discuss...
Update on Free Baby Reminder Car Devices
Thank you all for the enthusiastic support and donations!. Please keep reading for information on how to order this device for yourself. Our first, small order has arrived in Lakewood. Be on the lookout for distribution information. Please donate to our campaign: charidy.com/forthebabies. We are a long way from our...
Lakewood Mayor Coles: Additional Trash Pickups Impossible, $7 Million In State Funds Will Reduce Property Tax Increase [VIDEO]
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles responded to two emailed questions at the Township Committee’s most recent meeting, which is still being held over Zoom – the only New Jersey municipality to be doing so since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. The first question pertained to garbage. The resident asked if...
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.
Giving the shoes off their feet for those in need
BRICK TOWNSHIP — School may be out, but last Saturday the field of Veterans Memorial Middle School was filed with kids as Ballers and Bookworms hosted the first ever Tyler Davis Ballers & Bookworms Youth Football Camp. The volunteer-run nonprofit organization was established in 2022 and works to ensure all student-athletes have access to quality athletic training, nutrition, academic support and financial assistance, no matter their family’s economic situation.
Toms River Regional schools slammed by budget crisis, but hungry students get a break
TOMS RIVER - There is some good news for parents amid the Toms River Regional school budget crisis: the price of school breakfasts and lunches is set to come down. The Board of Education is expected to agree to lowering the daily price of school breakfasts by 50 cents and school lunches by 75 cents, as the district has an adequate balance in the food service fund.
Margate Commission Approves Pay 4 Percent Pay Increase for Elected Officials, City Staff
Margate commissioners and other city personnel will see a four percent salary increase starting October 1. During the July 10 meeting, the commission approved a resolution to increase the base wage for members, non-union personnel, part-time employees, and senior management. Margate commissioners earn about $40,000 annually. During public comments, some...
Original stories of Somers Point’s own Richard Somers and legendary figure Molly Pitcher to come to life at Studio;Space
— Themes of Defending Democracy and Female Empowerment Feature Prominently — SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore’s “Original” theater company, is pleased to announce a combined performance of two one-acts, “Molly Pitcher—Revolutionary Girl Power” and the world premiere of “Richard Somers—Anatomy of a Hero,” both written and directed by Bill Sterritt, SPQR’s artistic director. Performances will take place 8 p.m. Aug. 5-7 at Studio;Space in Somers Point.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Justice after 44 years: Man sentenced for killing woman who went missing in New Jersey
A man with a lengthy criminal history convicted last year of killing a missing 21-year-old New Jersey woman in 1980 in California has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The conviction brings a measure of closure to the surviving family of Holly Ann Campiglia who had been...
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
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