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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...
Warning from officials: Teens better behave in Point Pleasant Beach or parents could face a fine
The no loitering rules have always been in place, but given a recent uptick in incidents around the state, Point Pleasant Beach leaders were not taking chances heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Prosecutor: Area Firefighter Charged with Forgery, Records Tampering
An area firefighter is facing forgery charges in connection with the falsification and destruction of official records, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday. Ronald Guidetti, 61, of Long Branch, has been charged with third-degree false uttering, third-degree forgery, and fourth-degree falsifying or tampering with records. An investigation...
Newly Kosher Certified Dunkin’ in Long Branch, NJ
A new Dunkin’ location at 588 Ocean Avenue has officially received kosher certification from the JSOR. The newly certified Dunkin’ is conveniently located at 588 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors. The store operates daily from 5 AM to 9 PM, perfect for early risers looking for their morning coffee or those needing a late-night snack.
A Response: The Erosion of Kedusha in Our Midst
To put it very straight forward: I am alarmed by the stark contrast between the Lakewood community of yesteryear and the one we see today. Last week, TLS published a letter calling for a higher standard of living on our communities, yet the comments were quite shocking. The fact that so many found no issue with it shows exactly who the letter was intended for.
In Asbury Park 126-Unit Memorial Drive Project Raises Concerns
A view of the currently vacant site of the 1201 Memorial Drive apartment building proposed in Asbury Park. A proposal for a Memorial Drive apartment building, which includes a percentage of affordable housing units, is now one step closer to reality after action by the Asbury Park City Council. The...
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Multiple Questions
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. I believe that the traffic light on cross street at the James/Cross intersection does not stay green long enough and is the cause of much traffic on cross street. My observation is in the afternoon hours. I’d like to request that this be investigated.
Jersey Police Ask for Help Finding This Vehicle
Police are reaching out to the community, hoping someone has information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run involving a police car. The incident happened on June 30th around 11 am near the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Brick Boulevard in Brick Township. Police attempted a traffic stop and the...
Another Beloved Toms River, NJ Restaurant Has Closed For Good
The food scene near the Jersey Shore is constantly changing, what's here one day may be gone the next. For example, the Chubby Unicorn off Route 9; was one of my wife's favorite places to grab a donut every now and then, and they seemed to have closed out of nowhere.
Lakehurst Ready To Celebrate Independence Day
LAKEHURST – The borough is ready for the Fourth of July holiday. A red, white and blue poster was put up on the front door of the Community Center where attendees of the latest council meeting could note the activities coming up next week. Fireworks will be held on...
Play soccer for a great cause at Freehold’s Soccer Community Night
Looking to build community for kids in New Jersey in a fun way? Then you need to check out Soccer Community Night in Freehold. The event in hosted by All Kids One Field. If you’ve never heard of All Kids One Field, here’s how they describe their mission:
Emu takes tour of bike path near Atlantic Farm
WALL TOWNSHIP — Early on Tuesday morning, Bert the emu decided to see the sights around the Atlantic Farm Market and could be seen strolling along the bike path located on Atlantic Avenue, fascinating bikers along the way. Farm employees told The Coast Star that while it is unclear exactly how he escaped, he is believed to have jumped over several fences.
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Firefighters, residents burned in Toms River, NJ townhouse fire
TOMS RIVER — Six townhouse units were burned at a Jersey Shore complex early Monday morning leaving, residents displaced and several firefighters injured, according to officials. Two townhouses were ablaze at the Mariner's Cove townhouses off Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of Toms River when firefighters arrived...
A New Italian Restaurant Is Opening Inside One Of NJ’s Oldest Historical Buildings
New Jersey is filled with really interesting and historic places to eat. For example, my mind always goes to the Cranbury Inn in Cranbury New Jersey. It's a colonial-era inn and restaurant and rumor has it that it's also super haunted. I actually got an email from a listener the...
Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites are present in water.
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