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Letter: Please Make That Call

I’m writing as a friend of someone affected by the fire in Lakewood earlier this week. Families literally lost everything, with very limited insurance covering only a small part of what they lost. It is heartbreaking to think about the task of starting over. This letter is not about...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d
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Star News Group

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Stepping out on Thanksgiving Eve

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and along with it comes one of the most popular bar nights of the year, the night before. The Jersey Shore is no stranger to year-round nightlife, with plenty of people interested in participating in this before-Thanksgiving tradition. Here are some top places to go so you don’t miss out.

Asbury Park, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Neck-and-neck race for Manasquan council seat

The aphorism “every vote counts” surely is holding true in this month’s borough council election. As of Nov. 9, incumbent Democratic candidate Sheila Vidreiro was tied with former councilman Michael Long, a Republican candidate, for a seat on the dais. Another available council seat was secured by current Council President Jason “Jay” Bryant, for his second two-year term, in last week’s election.

Manasquan, NJ · 2d

hoodline.com

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Judge Lets New Jersey's Lakewood Schools Takeover Case Proceed

100 Riverview Plaza — State Agency Pursuing School Intervention. An administrative law judge has refused to throw out New Jersey’s attempt to take over the Lakewood Township School District, keeping a fight that began in January on the path toward a decision about who runs the Ocean County system.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 17h
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Local Resident Challenges Lakewood Busing Denials, Demands Answers On School Debt

Aaron Hirsch says he has filed a petition with New Jersey’s Commissioner of Education challenging the denial of hazardous-route busing for Lakewood nonpublic-school children and demanding answers about the district’s mounting debt under State oversight. In a release sent to TLS, Hirsch said the November 12 appeal names...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 21h

Jersey Shore Online

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St. Paul’s Church Hosts Blessing Of The Animals

BRICK – The Blessing of the Animals event happened after weeks of cancellations. It seemed like the rain would never stop ruining the event originally scheduled weeks ago. But the show must go on…or rather, the blessings must be bestowed. This year’s Blessing of the Animals event was...

Brick, NJ · 15h

Jersey Shore Online

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Ocean County Asphalt Factory Plan Won’t Be Decided In 2026

BRICK – A sixth hearing for an application before the township Board of Adjustment to improve a 1950s-era asphalt plant, focused mostly on the cross-examination of Greg Wagner, who is the division manager of Stavola Industries and who had given testimony at the previous hearing. The Stavola asphalt plant...

Brick, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Set the stage for Christmas

Nothing quite compares to when the holidays are approaching. The season kicks off as the temperature drops, smells of gingerbread fill the air and bright, colorful decorations are shining at every turn. The ambiance is instantly set when the first note of cherished Christmas music is played in stores and on the radio.

Brick, NJ · 1d

tworivertimes.com

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Middletown North, South to Play for Section Titles, RBC and SJV Seek Spot in Final Four

(1) Middletown North (8-1) North Jersey, Section 2,. Friday, November 13 | 7 p.m. Middletown North gets another opportunity to finish its championship journey as the Lions pursue their first sectional title since 1996. After falling in last year’s sectional final at Brick Memorial, coach Steve Bush’s team earned its return trip with a 47-21 victory over Teaneck. Junior quarterback Derek Grasso threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns, while Anthony Christiani contributed two receiving touchdowns and another score on the ground. Matt Belenko was a workhorse, running for 174 yards and two scores.

Middletown, NJ · 16h

We Are New Jersey

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Nominations are now open for the Free Beer and Hot Wings 2026 Holiday Break In with 105.7 The Hawk

Nominate a family in need for the 2026 Holiday Break In with Free Beer and Hot Wings, And 105.7 The Hawk

Monmouth County, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Mayor shares update on storm recovery plans

BAY HEAD — At the Nov. 2 council meeting, Mayor William Curtis said state and federal officials have indicated they will prioritize the restoration of borough beaches, which were left with destroyed dunes and steep, dangerous drop-offs along the beach after the Sept. 26 nor’easter. “I was very pleased to correspond with the deputy commissioner of the DEP [Joseph Seebode].

Bay Head, NJ · 1d

NJ.com

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Cross country: 2026 Meet of Champions wildcards and auto qualifiers for Saturday

The field is set for Saturday’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park. Following an exciting day of racing at the Group Championships, the NJSIAA has announced the individual and team wild-card qualifiers who punched their tickets to the season’s biggest stage. Scroll below for the complete list...

Holmdel, NJ · 1d

lakewoodalerts.com

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MAILBAG: LSTA’s Appointment-Only Policy Leaves Parents Without Answers

Parents rely on LSTA for something essential: getting our children to and from school safely and reliably. When there is a problem, question, or issue that needs to be addressed, parents should be able to speak to an actual person and get answers. Instead, LSTA has eliminated walk-ins entirely, requiring...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

Star News Group

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Plan for expansive complex in woodlands questioned

BRICK TOWNSHIP — A proposal to construct eight office buildings and two distribution centers on a 36.73-acre wooded property along Cedar Bridge Avenue sparked questions from residents about traffic, flooding, environmental impacts and building heights during the Nov. 9 planning board meeting. The board did not take final action during the evening’s hearing, which is scheduled to continue Jan.

Brick, NJ · 1d

Shore News Network

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Ocean County Business Beat: Raising Cane’s Lands in Brick, Kirkland’s Is Leaving and Sephora Is on the Way

Ocean County business news: Raising Cane's opens in Brick, Kirkland's closes its last Shore store and Chick-fil-A and Sephora head to the Ocean County Mall.

Ocean County, NJ · 21h

920 ESPN New Jersey

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Jersey Freeze in Freehold gets a Netflix moment thanks to Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen at Jersey Freeze, now with a Netflix nod from Brian Williams. A little Freehold pride going national.

Freehold Township, NJ · 18h

App.com | Asbury Park Press

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Middletown cop suspended without pay following DWI arrest

MIDDLETOWN − A township police officer cited for driving while intoxciated in Howell last week has been suspended without pay. The suspension of Sgt. Elzbieta Banel, who was also issued tickets for driving while intoxicated within 1,000 feet of a school zone and reckless driving, was made effective on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Middletown Deputy Police Chief Paul Bailey said. Banel was stopped about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 4 on 115 Kent Road while behind the wheel of a 2024 gray Toyota and arrested, according to court records. The Howell Township Police Athletic League is located at that address. One of its programs is the Little PALs Preschool, part of the Southard Community Enrichment Center at the same address. Banel's is scheduled to appear in Howell Municipal Court on the motor vehicle charges at 9 a.m. on Nov. 20. Attorney information for Banel was not listed in court records. She has served as an officer in Middletown since August 2016. Police officers can be stripped of their license if they have two or more DWIs or reckless driving tickets. One of either does not cost an officer their license, according to the state's Police Licensure Act . Reporter Ken Serrano can

Middletown, NJ · 1d

thelakewoodscoop.com

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UPDATE: Ongoing Microsoft Outage Continuing To Disrupt Email Services; Jackson Township Affected As Well

A widespread Microsoft outage is continuing to cause disruptions to email services and other Outlook applications across the country this afternoon, affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals, businesses and government agencies across the country. The outage has impacted Microsoft’s Outlook email platform and other Microsoft 365 services, with users reporting...

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

restaurantmagazine.com

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Paris Baguette Brings Artisan Pastries and Cakes to Freehold

Local Fans Turn Longtime Passion into a New Community Gathering Spot. The brand operates more than 4,000 locations worldwide and maintains over 300 bakery cafés across North America. Leadership has set an ambitious goal to reach 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada by 2030, steadily expanding through partnerships with passionate local entrepreneurs.

Freehold Township, NJ · 23h

Star News Group

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Public hearing, final vote on police annex postponed

The borough council has postponed until December the public hearing and vote for final approval of a bond ordinance on the borough’s new police annex, due to a miscommunication on the initial scheduling of the public hearing.    The decision to delay followed public backlash at the Nov. 9 meeting regarding the council’s initial effort to have the vote then, despite the miscommunication.

Brielle, NJ · 2d