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I remember the year that what was then known as "Great Adventure" opened in Jackson, New Jersey. By the way, check out this very cool site all about the history of Great Adventure and you will see some sights from your childhood as well. July 4th weekend in 1974 we...

Whoever built this house was clearly tired of the ordinary. Listen to Matt Ryan weekday afternoons on 94.3 The Point and download our free 94.3 The Point app. Located in Forked River in Ocean County, "The Mushroom House" may be one of the most unique homes ever built in Jersey.

Whiting Commons is getting a makeover. You're very vocal about sharing the stores we need more of in Ocean County. You've wanted to see restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and family fun centers like Sky Zone in the past. New stores were announced to open on Route 530, aka Lacey...

To all of my Jersey Shore parents with babies, I am so sorry for the struggle you have had to endure the past month. The state of emergency baby formula shortage is on top of mind for everyone, so as a result resources are popping up to help parents in need.

It's going to be a great weekend! The weather will be fantastic, the drinks will be flowing, and don't forget, there is an incredible concert in Asbury Park that you desperately need to see. Locals are very excited for the Recess Radio concert at the at the House of Independents...

New Jerseyans have begun hearing a good deal about monkeypox — seemingly overnight. A day after the first U.S. case was confirmed in Boston, New York City health officials announced they are testing to confirm whether a patient there also has the rare virus. It is not a new...

NEWARK – Three car dealerships have agreed to pay the state more than $430,000 combined to settle accusations that they violated consumer protections. The dealerships were accused of failing to disclose prior accident history; deceptive advertising; failing to honor vehicle warranties; failing to list vehicle prices on sales documents; charging consumers for certain fees twice; failing to itemize aftermarket products or dealer-installed options; failing to obtain consumer signatures on all sales documents; and accepting incomplete credit applications from prospective buyers.

There are communities from here to Maine who are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Levi Caverly who passed away following an accident at Ocean Beach III along the barrier island in Toms River Township on Tuesday afternoon. Levi and his 17-year-old sister were digging an approximately eight-foot hole in the...

Don’t expect to see any more of those “Sahara Sam’s” billboards along New Jersey roads, as the Camden County water park, one of New Jersey’s biggest, has a new name and a new theme. Sahara Sam’s is now Big Kahuna’s Water Park. As...

Looking to get the heck out of Jersey for a few days to relax, replenish and refresh?. That can be a loaded question with everything going on with gas prices and inflation but I do have an affordable suggestion that I experienced myself. It is a winery tour in Jamesport,...

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for 13 New Jersey counties until 7 p.m. Friday. The watch comes as the weekend heat began to arrive on Friday with high temperatures in the 80s under sunny skies. New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow said things related to the...

All eyes and ears are needed in Middletown Township as a puppy has been stolen from The Pet Store on Route 35 and police need your help finding the stolen cockapoo. Middletown Police said that they responded to The Pet Store on Thursday afternoon where they learned from the owner that a young black male came in and asked if they had any cockapoo or goldendoodle puppies that were on sale.

I just got done watching Forest Gump for the millionth time and I can never wrap my mind around the idea of just getting up and leaving your life to go running around the world. A New Jersey guy didn't run, but he and his dog did walk around the world for seven years, and now he is finally coming home.

TRENTON – Taxes that businesses pay into the unemployment fund are due to increase in July and again next summer, but the Legislature might take steps to ease that financial bite. A bill (A3683/2152) advanced Thursday by the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee wouldn’t eliminate the projected $216...

What would you do if you had a big, furry, unexpected visitor at your house? In Freehold Township there was a confirmed black bear sighting in the area of Coachman Drive around 5:30 in the morning yesterday!. Much like me and a pan of brownies, he could not resist that...

Each week we work hard to pay the bills. The grind is real. As you know, some days are great, and some days can be tough. That's life!. The other day I had a long day, and I wasn't in the best of moods, so I needed something to cheer me up. I promise, this isn't a sob story.

In a sudden announcement on Thursday afternoon, it was learned that Lavallette Police Chief Colin Grant is retiring from his command of the police department in the Ocean County borough and indications are that there is nothing wrong, it's just a matter of Chief Grant retiring following years of service.

Bowling is fun for all ages and when it's FREE it's even better. Before Covid-19, my family and I would bowl every Sunday morning. It's nice to see bowling alleys open and pretty busy. I know I tried to get a lane several weeks ago and it was so crowded and I love to see that.

Police in Toms River were able to deescalate a tense situation where a man was holding a machete and yelling at drivers between Brookside Drive and Route 37 in the township. Sergeant Chris McDowell was first on the scene as he pulled over while on patrol when he saw "an agitated man with what appeared to be a large knife yelling at passing motorists", police said around 7:35 pm on Monday night. near the intersection of Brookside Drive and Route 37.

It's always important to know the signs, what to do when or if something happens, and how to prevent a Stroke if possible. During Stroke Awareness Month in May, education and awareness take center stage and we all need to take a few moments out to learn more about a Stroke so we can do everything we can for our families, friends, and ourselves.