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Lakewood Township Upgrading Infrastructure With $4.6 Million Investment
Lakewood Township has approved the purchase of new capital equipment across various departments, totaling $4.6 million. The investment aims to enhance the township’s infrastructure and services. The IT Department will receive new computer equipment, including laptop and monitor upgrades, networking systems, and servers, at a cost of $973,500. The...
Manchester's Harry Wright Lake tests high for E. coli bacteria
MANCHESTER — Health officials discovered high levels of E. coli bacteria this week at Harry Wright Lake, but as of Wednesday, the lake remains open for swimming, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Water samples collected Tuesday in one of two areas tested by health officials showed levels of Escherichia coli, a bacteria common in the feces and intestines of human and animals, that exceeded New Jersey's safe swimming standards. ...
Barnegat Teacher Goes Above and BEE-Yond
Last September, Briella Pulitano walked into Barnegat High School to begin her first year in the teaching profession. That initial year for the 23-year-old English teacher proved to be quite eventful as she was one of eight educators in New Jersey to receive an Above and BEE-Yond Teacher award from Applebee’s Restaurant.
Monmouth County DWI Task Force announces locations of this weekend’s sobriety checkpoints
At least two sobriety checkpoints will be set up this weekend at the Jersey Shore, according to authorities. In Deal, police will screen motorists on Ocean Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. All northbound vehicles will be pulled over into the Deal Casino Beach Club parking lot where officers will...
Saturday Night Fever at the Barnegat Dock
During the day on Saturdays, the Barnegat Township Municipal Dock is a hotbed for fishing, crabbing and boating activities. But come evening, the area transforms itself into an outdoor dance club, with live music and people of all ages making their moves on the floor. One of those might even...
Police investigating robbery at Santander Bank on Beaverton Boulevard in Brick: officials
BRICK - A suspect is wanted in the Santander Bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. An unknown individual entered the bank between Brick and Beaverson boulevards just before 12:15 p.m., demanded money from the teller and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was shown, said Officer...
Free fireworks show planned in Toms River after concert
TOMS RIVER - A free fireworks show will follow a concert by Garden State Radio tonight at Shelter Cove beach Wednesday evening. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. and fireworks will start at 9 p.m. July 24. ...
Southern Ocean adds thousands of residents; Southern Ocean Medical Center is catching up
STAFFORD - Southern Ocean Medical Center has broken ground on a $31.4 million project that will include new operating rooms and help the hospital keep up with the region's population growth, the facility's president said this week. Construction crews are building a 22,000-square foot department that will have six operating rooms and will be large enough to accommodate the hospital's new robotic technology. The project is expected to be completed in 30 months. ...
Toms River mayor bans Silverton EMS from first aid calls, cites 'financial irregularities'
TOMS RIVER - Mayor Daniel Rodrick has instructed fire and police dispatchers to no longer route calls to Silverton EMS, dealing a serious blow to a 60-year-old volunteer first aid squad. Rodrick said he's been advised by "legal counsel that financial irregularities associated with Silverton EMS are potentially criminal." Here is the mayor's full...
Ocean County Man Arrested For Car Burglaries
TOMS RIVER – A local man has been arrested and charged in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries in the area, police said. On July 24 around 12:50 a.m., officers responded to St. Regis Court regarding a man wearing a white t-shirt and khaki shorts attempting to enter cars parked in a driveway.
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day — Here’s where to get one in NJ
Ice cream is the main event during the summertime. Supporting local businesses is something we do in New Jersey so those homemade ice cream shops are more popular than ever. If you’re on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, a simple soft-serve is everyone’s go-to especially the frozen custard from the famous Kohr’s.
Cloudy and humid in New Jersey; better weather moving in for the weekend
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Mike Rizzo says today's weather is a gradual improvement of Wednesday's weather. New Jersey will start to see a clearing this afternoon from the northwest crossing the state to the southeast.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
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