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Tornado Touches Down in New Jersey; Local Residents Affected by Storm
The NWS determined a “landspout” tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, NJ, late Friday afternoon, around 6 p.m. Its 80 mph winds turned vehicles on their side. There was also a waterspout in Barnegat Bay north of the Mathis Bridge. Locally, many residents in Manchester lost power during...
Two Toms River facility workers charged with mistreatment of elderly woman
TRENTON — Two Ocean County residents have been charged with the mistreatment of an elderly patient in a Toms River long-term care facility where they worked, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. Joseph Robles, 23, of Tuckerton, and Maria Alcantara, 53, of Toms River, have been charged in...
Troublesome Jersey Shore bridge could be closed for weeks for emergency repairs
An oft-shuttered bridge that connects two Jersey Shore towns in Monmouth County could be closed for several weeks for repair work, county officials announced Friday. During a routine inspection of the Glimmer Glass Bridge — which links Brielle and Manasquan over the Glimmer Glass Creek — “necessary repair work” was discovered, according to a statement from Monmouth County.
Boom! Here's when to see Fourth of July fireworks at the Jersey Shore
It's another summer season at the Jersey Shore, and soon our waters will be twinkling with fireworks. That's right, Fourth of July is around the corner — so we're turning up the tunes, the technology, the parades and the festivals. Before heading out in your red, white and blue, be sure to check the forecast, town websites and social media pages to ensure fireworks are taking place as scheduled.
Longtime Seaside Heights, Berkeley administrator John Camera dies after cancer battle
John A. Camera, a former Seaside Heights councilman who served as administrator in both Seaside Heights and Berkeley, passed away June 13 after a battle with cancer. Camera, 67, who lived in Colts Neck with his wife, Phyllis, was remembered by colleagues in Seaside Heights and Berkeley as not only a dedicated administrator, but as a good friend.
Towing ordinance updated by council
POINT PLEASANT — Class I and Class II vehicles have been redefined in the borough of Point Pleasant as part of an updated towing ordinance. Mayor Robert Sabosik told The Ocean Star that this was done because, “It was necessary to change (this ordinance) due to the impact a heavier truck has and the need for heavy equipment to pull it away.”
Lone home on Jersey Shore island demolished after years of abandonment
New Jersey’s sprawling 4,866-square-foot mansion on Middle Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay, once listed for more than $8 million, is no more. After years of legal battles and destruction from Superstorm Sandy, demolition crews have finally torn down the beleaguered estate, The Post has learned. “It’s down now and we’ve already begun taking the debris off the island and loading it into dumpsters,” Michele Kremer, of Kremer Contractors, told The Post. “This is going to sound weird, but it’s been such a landmark that it kind of feels like how people felt about the skyline when the Twin Towers went...
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles responds to your ‘Ask The Mayor’ questions: Lake Carasaljo
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]. I recently visited a park out of state and was impressed on how many modern exercise stations they have. Now I know lake carasaljo has some fitness stations, but they are starting to rust and brake, for example one of the pull up bars on south lake drive has come lose and is not safe, as it rolls and one can lose their grip and fall.
Bias claims, Revolutionary War history, protected birds: Public gets say on warehouse plan
UPPER FREEHOLD - The public is likely to get their say Tuesday in a proposal to build two warehouses less than 100 feet from residential backyards, in a debate that has seen accusations of improper favoritism and claims of danger to protected species and historic land from the Battle of Monmouth campaign.
Tribute Given To Local WWII Hero “Bud” Lomell
TOMS RIVER – As the 80th year since the momentous D-Day invasion was commemorated, a local hero’s name rose to the forefront once again. Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell’s bravery hasn’t been lost to time. During a recent interview and book signing by acclaimed author Steven M. Gillon, Lomell’s legacy was celebrated anew.
Not all Lakewood businesses are taking advantage of NJ program to reduce costs, taxes
LAKEWOOD — Urban Enterprize Zone may sound like a new action movie or some kind of video game. But for several New Jersey communities it’s a key state program to help cut sales taxes and boost business in the most troubled areas. In Lakewood, it’s become a priority...
Glimmer Glass Drawbridge to close for repairs
The Glimmer Glass Bridge along Fisk Avenue that connects Manasquan and Brielle has been closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic for repairs, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Department of Public Information. According to the release, during a routine inspection of the popular drawbridge necessary repair work had been discovered.
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