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Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Ocean County
STAFFORD – A local man has been arrested and charged for possessing methamphetamine, police said. Authorities began investigating 56-year-old Rosario Russo of Manahawkin who was suspected of distributing drugs throughout Stafford Township. Detectives searched his apartment in the Cedar Run Apartments on Route 9 South in Manahawkin as well...
N.J. dad left baby in hot car for 6 hours while he was in synagogue: police
A New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than six hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at daycare earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant daughter...
Ocean County Mourns Former Assistant Prosecutor, Attorney
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is mourning the loss of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 67. Mohel was born and raised in Lakewood, then moved to Warren Grove before settling in “Arnietown” located in Berkeley Township.
Jersey Shore Man Admits Shooting Atlantic City Victim: Prosecutor
Louis Stokes, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and third-degree hindering apprehension on Thursday, July 25, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Shortly before midnight on Oct. 14, 2022, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to...
55 Years Ago, Atlantic City, NJ Had 3 Days of Music For The Ages
For three (3) days in 1969, Atlantic City, New Jersey staged a “Who’s Who” showcase of incredible musical talent. The Atlantic City area still regularly attracts a significant caliber of talent, but, not in this volume. An iconic, once in a lifetime event brought them by the...
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, prosecutors say
TOMS RIVER — An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian and driving away, according to authorities. Ganzalo Jimenez-Hernandez, 48, of Toms River was crossing the street in Toms River on Monday afternoon when he was struck by a Ford-150 pickup truck, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
New Jerseyan who starred as wrestler at Rutgers serves as Puerto Rico flag-bearer at Olympics
Former Rutgers wrestling star and Toms River native Sebastian Rivera carried out a huge honor Friday as Puerto Rico’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The ceremony took place on the iconic Seine River with each country floating along the route on boats. ...
Can This Perfect Atlantic City, NJ, Crab Cake Return?
It would require the cooperation of former owner Alan Angeloni and former Executive Chef Diane. I’m talking about the famous Angeloni’s II Restaurant & Lounge crab cakes. When Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Angeloni’s II Restaurant and Lounge closed after 42 years … gone with it was the perfect crab cake … imagined by the very talented Chef Diane.
Finally, a Lease Sign on the Old Quaker Steak & Lube in Brick, New Jersey
The Quaker Steak & Lube building in Brick has been empty for years, it's time for something great at that location. Quaker Steak & Lube is located on Cedar Bridge Avenue in Brick, on the edge of Brick Plaza. We were just talking about how we miss it. It was always delicious and a fun restaurant.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged in Toms River fatal hit-and-run crash
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Toms River Sunday afternoon. Authorities say 68-year-old John Marrone of Seaside Park has been charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.
Take a Tour of the Tiniest House in New Jersey
Are you into 'minimalistic living' or interested in it?. Living in a tiny house is one way to experience this new lifestyle. The tiny-house movement, aka the "small-house movement," is a social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. It promotes smart financial and environmental practices. Tiny houses are...
Dogs and their humans team up for Galloway pie-eating contest
The competition at the Garden State Beer Company was a fun — and slightly messy — preview to the upcoming Bark in the Park, an annual event that benefits Laddie's Legacy, a charity started by Absecon Veterinary Hospital that provides financial help to those that cannot afford lifesaving care for their pets.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Announces 1st Time Homeowner Lottery
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small has announced the creation of a 1st time homeowners lottery, that will change the lives of the lucky winners. Each selected lottery winner will have the opportunity to purchase a new $ 400,000 home for approximately 1/2 price. The homes will be located...
Atlantic City's $22 million project to rebuild Baltic Avenue Canal, prevent flooding is underway
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.As part of the project, the city will install six pumps on Atlantis Avenue to push out water from the underground tunnel into the waterways of the back bay during major flood events.Crews will also install screening systems to prevent litter from entering the back bay.The canal, which was built in 1912, is connected to hundreds of storm drains, and it's supposed to remove floodwaters from much of the city.However, city...
High School Senior Honored For Volunteerism
HOWELL – Howell High School graduating senior Dakota Giordano has been recognized by the Howell Alliance for her four years of volunteer service to the community. As a youth leader with the Howell Alliance, she’s worked on behind-the-scenes projects and community-facing events to advance substance use prevention and mental well-being. She’s also played a part in several trainings and youth conferences to increase her own education and ability to help others in need of support.
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