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Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Summer Jam with Dogs in a Pile to Honor Late Local Music Maker Jillian Ludwig
The all ages event starts at 5pm will include food trucks, silent auctions and more. Jillian died Nov. 8, after being shot by a stray bullet during an afternoon walk in Nashville, where she was studying music at the city's Belmont University. She was 18. According to The Asbury Park Press, Jillian was a student and teacher at the Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park. She also founded the Play It Forward initiative in the area, which raised funds for music education for area students in need.
Fishermen use ballyhoo to land Yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon
If you're looking for the bluefish this week, they're literally falling out of the sky in Atlantic Highlands. That's what happened Sunday when a couple's windshield was smashed in after what was likely an osprey or eagle dropped a one-pound bluefish from the sky. The car's dashcam captured the falling fish bouncing off...
Asbury Park schools have had a lot of bosses. This one could be different.
Last summer, head custodian Michael Byers was worried about his job after 20 years in the district, walking on eggshells after speaking out about what he perceived as retaliation from the superintendent's office. This summer he found himself laughing with the acting superintendent in the middle school parking lot on Bangs Avenue on a hot day in July. ...
Long Branch presidential history: Bike path, new home for Garfield Tea House in $500K plan
LONG BRANCH - Some people say James A. Garfield's ghost comes out after Labor Day and walks the streets near his cottage where he died late in the summer of 1881 from infections spurred by a bullet wound. If that's true, then perhaps his ghost will walk down the new bike path...
Ocean County Man Sent To Prison For Hate Crimes Against Jewish Community
LAKEWOOD – A Manchester man has been sentenced to 480 months in prison for committing a string of crimes and assaults against members of the Orthodox Jewish community, officials said. Dion Marsh, 29, previously pleaded guilty to five counts of violating the federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr....
HISTORIC: Massive Event Planned For Bell Works This Wednesday Night
Unprecedented challenges call for unprecedented action. On Wednesday, a historic, can’t-miss, and hopefully once-in-a-lifetime event will be taking place in New Jersey, where thousands of people will join as one to raise $23 million to save the future of Klal Yisroel. This historic gathering, for which the olam hatorah...
Mercer County Sheriff Announces Program to Distribute Free Hyundai Steering Wheel Locks
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler has announced a short-term partnership with Hyundai USA to offer free steering wheel locks for area Hyundai owners. According to a statement by Kemler these particular vehicles have become common targets for thieves after nationwide social media videos incited a rise in vehicle thefts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Steering wheel locks, if used consistently and properly, will provide another layer of security to prevent a car from being stolen," Kemler said. "While nothing is 100% when it comes to outsmarting car thieves, we know...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Ocean County Home Struck By Gunfire Under Probe
LAKEWOOD – Authorities are investigating a potential shooting incident that occurred Sunday evening on Cedar Street. According to police, they received a 911 call around 9:15 p.m. reporting a “loud pop” sound on Cedar Street. The resident told police that he saw a black colored pickup truck traveling in the area around the same time, as well as a broken glass bottle in the roadway.
Scrap metal company exec, 24, dies in crash near Jersey Shore
The 24-year-old vice president of a scrap metal business died Saturday evening in a fiery crash involving another vehicle near the Jersey Shore, according to police. Kevin Scoda, of Edison, died after his vehicle collied with another car on Route 72 in Stafford Township in Ocean County, police said Tuesday. The crash happened near highway’s intersection with Mill Creek Road.
Edison Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Stabbing
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department announced today that Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, of Edison, has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred in Edison on July 21, 2024. On July 21, 2024, at approximately...
Sudden Petirah of R’ Yosef Lombardo Z”L
We regret to inform you of the sudden Petirah of R’ Yosef Lombardo Z”L, who was Niftar in Lakewood. The Levaya is scheduled to take place at 6:00 PM at the Chapel, 613 Ramsey Avenue, Lakewood, with Kevurah in Lakewood. Shiva will be held at 210 South Lake...
THIS Wednesday Night: Join Shifrah.org’s Inaugural Event in Lakewood
Please join us, this Wednesday evening, July 24th at 45 Jule Court, Lakewood, for an inaugural event to benefit Shifrah.org. At Shifrah, we guide and support women suffering from HG through safe and effective medical treatments to enable healthier pregnancies. Since we launched publically three months ago, Shifrah has already responded to more than 430 calls from 45 different communities and has helped over 170 families.
'Sinatra house' in Point Pleasant Beach sells for about half initial asking price
POINT PLEASANT BEACH - The oceanfront home whose owners piped Frank Sinatra tunes onto the boardwalk for some 30 years has been sold for $2.26 million, a real estate agent said Monday. The "Sinatra home," first put up for sale in September 2022 for $4.4 million, was purchased by Jeffrey Woszczak and his family, real estate investors who plans to rent the property. ...
Lakewood volunteer firefighters have dropped from 150 to 32. So they're on a hiring binge.
LAKEWOOD - A dramatic reduction in volunteers and a sharp rise in calls for service have prompted the Lakewood Fire Department to hire more new full-time firefighters than it has in decades, increasing its paid crew by more than 50%, officials said. At least half of those new recruits will be on the...
Somers Point, NJ, bar looking for your help to name new outdoor bar
A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar. The bar says they...
Celebrate Christmas on July 25th at Bally’s Atlantic City
What: Get ready to experience the holiday spirit in the summer sun! Bally’s Atlantic City is excited to announce a celebration of Christmas in July, filled with festive activities and special treats for guests to enjoy. Throughout the entire month, guests can indulge in the refreshing and delicious Frozen...
NJ Humane Society is Looking for Repeated Dog Dumper
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Authorities in Atlantic City are urgently seeking tips to identify a person...
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