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Toms River mayor: Don't bring homeless people here; use affordable housing money to help
TOMS RIVER - Could money from the township's affordable housing trust fund be used to find shelter for the homeless? Mayor Daniel Rodrick and his administration are pursuing the idea, hoping to use at least some of the $9 million in the fund to help house a homeless population that has been living in the woods and hanging out in the township's downtown area. ...
Ocean County Construction Business Owner Admits To Not Paying Taxes
BRICK – A Brick Township man has admitted to not collecting and paying over employee taxes, state officials said. Gerard Artz, 44, pleaded guilty to information charging him with one count of failure to collect and pay over taxes. Artz owned and operated a construction company in Brick Township...
Popular Jersey Shore bar to close in November
LAKE COMO — There’s soon going to be one less spot for locals and beachgoers to visit in Monmouth County. Salty's Beach Bar, a Jersey Shore entertainment venue and bar, is closing. In a Sept. 26 Facebook post, the owner announced the establish will close its "doors permanently"...
Toms River teacher paycheck deductions funding lawsuit against NJ
TOMS RIVER — Faculty and staff are being asked to help with the district's legal battle against the state over school funding. The Toms River Regional School District Board of Education announced in July it would file a lawsuit after a $137 million cut for the 2024-25 academic year left the district with a $26.5 million deficit.
Manasquan's New Shade Tree Ordinance: A Plan to Protect and Rebuild Our Tree Population
MANASQUAN, NJ – At a recent Manasquan Council meeting, Mayor Mangan discussed a new Shade Tree Ordinance, developed in collaboration with the Shade Tree Commission, that will introduced at a future meeting. The commission's chair, Brian Mallin, presented the ordinance, highlighting the importance of protecting and replenishing the town's tree population.Mayor Mangan began the discussion by explaining, “Tonight, we are presenting an updated Shade Tree ordinance. Parts of the ordinance are modeled after Spring Lake’s, with modifications tailored to our own needs. We want to extend a special thanks to Spring Lake Council Member Syd Walley,...
Ocean County vo-tech tackles nurse shortage
Students can kick-start their career as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. As the nursing shortage continues in New Jersey, the state’s next generation of nurses is getting a crash course at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School. “The workload is a lot,” said Zamora Diaz, a second-year...
NJ teacher hits the road to help Georgia victims
Interview: Mark Haug, a high school teacher who lost his home during Sandy. Central Regional High School teacher Mark Haug lost his home in Ocean Gate to Superstorm Sandy in 2012. And after his own long road to recovery, Haug has vowed to help others going through a similar struggle.
High School Pre-Nursing Program Expands To OCC
TOMS RIVER – Dozens of young people in navy scrubs stood in the center of a simulated hospital ward, surrounded by life-size patient mannequins neatly tucked into beds. This scene set the stage for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the relocation of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) pre-nursing program to Ocean County College (OCC).
Residents oppose Verizon cell tower plan for Jersey Shore beach
A proposal to install 5G cell towers in another Jersey Shore town is facing a backlash. Verizon Wireless wants to install six cell towers in Spring Lake, a small borough along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County. But, the company faced opposition during a recent public meeting. If you purchase...
Coastal flood advisory affecting Monmouth County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory at 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 6 a.m. and noon for Monmouth County. "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways," says the weather service. "Some spotty minor coastal flooding could occur with this evening's high tide, however inundation will be greatest with the Wednesday morning high tide."
Here’s where you can find great live music at the Jersey Shore
🎵 There are many Jersey Shore bars that offer great live and local music. 🎵 The music doesn't stop just because summer is over. 🎵 Here are 13 bars to catch live music at the shore this fall. The weekends in New Jersey are a great time...
A Journey Into Manchester And Lakehurst’s Storied Past
LAKEHURST – Residents learned the fascinating story of how the two closely knit communities of Manchester and Lakehurst were formed including their industry, agriculture, environment, recreation areas and the people who made these communities unique. Librarian Michael Mahoney delved into the history during the latest Lakehurst Historical Society meeting...
VOTE NOW: 2024 TOP 5 Ocean County High School Marching Band
Discover the TOP 5 high school marching bands in Ocean County! Vote now for your favorite band and join the fun competition. Support arts and music in our local schools. We've made it to the TOP 5, vote for your favorite. The Best High School Marching Band in Ocean County is just amazing. We've had thousands and thousands of votes leading to our TOP 5.
Marbelous Mr Marbles to Appear at Catsbury Park's Annual Cat Convention
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Catsbury Park rescue has announced that the beloved Marbelous Mr Marbles will be joining its annual Cat Convention this year. The Catsbury Park Cat Convention, a celebration of all things feline, will take place on October 5 at Bellworks from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Hosted by Catsbury Park, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Asbury Park, NJ, this event is a must for cat lovers, with all proceeds going to support Catsbury Park Inc. and partnered charities. In addition to Marbelous Mr Marbles, the event will feature a special appearance by Hannah...
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