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Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold at Ortley Beach Acme
New Jersey state lottery officials said a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at the Ortley Beach Acme supermarket. The prize was drawn (sold) July 21 as part of the “Power 20X” game, a statement from the lottery said. Additionally, another local supermarket on the mainland sold...
Have You Tried This New Jersey-Style Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Vodka? Yes, It’s a Real Thing
Here in New Jersey, we can't deny that we love our pork roll and egg & cheese sandwiches. But have you ever taken that first, meaty bite and thought to yourself, "Man, I wish I could get drunk off of this!" Well...now you can (if you dare)! Because now it's...
Swimming at popular New Jersey beach banned for remainder of summer
BEACHWOOD, N.J. - A borough along a Central New Jersey river has closed the waters for certain activities after a series of tests indicated high levels of bacteria. The town of Beachwood announced that officials decided to close its beach to swimming for the remainder of the season after receiving poor water quality test results.
DEVELOPING: Authorities Investigating After Lakewood Home Struck by Gunfire
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Lakewood this evening, TLS has learned. At approximately 10pm Monday evening police responded to a block on the south end of Lakewood for the reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, police had learned that at least one bullet struck a house. Lakewood’s Detective Bureau...
It’s Considered The Worst Ice Cream Brand And You Can Find It In New Jersey
Stopping at your favorite ice cream shop at the end of a long hot summer day is the best. There are so many great places to go throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Original Rich's in Toms River, Jersey Freeze in Freehold, Mrs. Walker's in Toms River, and Cone Zone in Neptune just to name a few.
Prof. Zambak Presents at ICME-15 in Sydney, Australia
Vecihi Serbay Zambak, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, presented research papers at the 15th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME-15), held in Sydney, Australia, this July. The congress is the largest international conference on mathematics education in the world. Held only once...
A Farewell Speech | Rabbi Dovid Abenson
Several of our married children have settled in Lakewood, New Jersey, and my wife and I decided recently it was time to move to the United States to be near them. When I shared the news with my friends in Montreal, particularly those in my shul, they were saddened but fully understood our decision.
Seaside Park Man, 68, Charged in Fatal Crash With Pedestrian
A Seaside Park man has been charged in connection with a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a Toms River man on Sunday. Prosecutors, in a statement released Monday, said John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, has been 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.
Lakewood Police Weekly Blotter
July 13, 2024, Officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Honorio Agapito-Trinidad 30, from Cliffwood, N.J. was arrested for DWI. He was charged with careless, reckless driving and multiple citations. Officers William Bowers and Dawry Desangles assisted in the investigation. MVA/DWI. July 14,...
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]. Thank you for all the good work you do for the Lakewood community. I’m a resident in the Enclave Lakewood, & the turning...
New Jersey Little League softball coach upset about decision to end state title game: ‘Gut-wrenching’
A New Jersey 12U softball team’s hopes of reaching the Little League World Series were dashed last week after a controversial state championship game. The state championship between Toms River and Hanover Township was suspended due to lightning with Hanover leading 6-4. The game was stopped at the start of the sixth inning because of the weather, but tournament officials initially said the game would be played the next day.
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
Ocean County Man Charged With Killing Roommate
JACKSON – A township man remains behind bars, accused of the stabbing death of his roommate, authorities said. In a joint news release, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz confirmed 38-year-old Louis Gargiso has been charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, in connection with the death of 74-year-old Robert Sunris. The incident took place on July 19.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Lakewood Couple Aims to Give Out Thousands of Free Car Devices to Keep Babies Safe
Submitted: Tragedy isn’t preventable but we can do our hishtadlus. We have all heard about tragedies involving babies left in hot cars. CleverElly is a small solution to a big problem: A simple device that plugs into any car’s cigarette lighter. This device plays ten assorted reminders to check the backseat as soon as your car’s engine goes off.
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