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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).
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Has Named a New Acting Police Chief
It’s been about a month since former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little retired from the Toms River Township Police Department. This week Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced his successor. According to Patch, “Peter Sundack, who has been a lieutenant in the Toms River Police Department since 2018,...
The Ocean Gate Creamery Has Opened Its Doors In Ocean Gate, NJ
The day a lot of Ocean Gaters such as myself have been waiting for is finally here, the Ocean Gate Creamery has opened its doors in downtown Ocean Gate. We stopped in Friday night this past weekend to test out their ice cream and were not disappointed. We each got...
Quick Draw progressive lottery ticket worth $332K sold at N.J. ShopRite
A Quick Draw lottery ticket worth $332,370 was sold last week at a supermarket in Monmouth County. The lucky Quick Draw ticket was bought at ShopRite on Route 35 south in Middletown on Sept. 23. The lucky drawing took place at 4:40 p.m. The first set of numbers drawn were:...
Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band will play this iconic NJ venue
Monday was big for me: I got to talk to one of my favorite cast members of one of my all-time favorite shows: Hank Azaria of The Simpsons, who came on the Deminski and Moore show on New Jersey 101.5. Jeff Deminski and I spoke to him about not only...
Guy from Jackson, NJ returns from Cali to debut new movie
It's always a great opportunity to promote local success stories. This one involves a friend of New Jersey 101.5 host/producer Eric Potts. As you know, Potts is a stand-up comic and has seen his career grow over the past couple of years as he is now hired as a headliner in clubs around the country.
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...
See all homes sold in Berkeley, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berkeley reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,328-square-foot home on Roseau Court in Toms River that sold for $409,000. Bayville.
Strong NJ family supporting an important cause
Our friend Pat Gaughran and his mom and dad gathered for the fourth year at Trump National Gold Course in Colts Neck to honor their son and brother Dany Gaughran who lost his battle with addiction several years ago. Pat is the GM and COO for "The Block", yes, the...
Gobstopper, the Adorably Unique Cat, Finds His Purrfect Furrever Home at Popcorn Park Shelter!
LACEY TWP, NJ – Brace yourself for the ultimate heartwarming tale, because Gobstopper, a sweet and special two-year-old kitty with a quirky twist, just hit the jackpot with his new…
See all homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe in Middlesex County reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 8 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,859-square-foot home on Galerie Court in Monroe Township that sold for $666,225.
What $400,000 can buy you in Monmouth County, Sept. 23 to 29
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Monmouth County, here's what sold for or under $400,000 between Sep. 23 and Sep. 29. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
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."
Everyone’s favorite game show is coming to NJ
On the Dennis and Judi show, we have talked to several people over the years who have been contestants on game shows, and I can’t even tell you how many times I watched a favorite game show of mine and wished that I could be on it. But one...
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