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Deer Crashes on the Rise in Ocean County

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Drivers in Berkeley Township are being urged to stay alert behind the wheel as new crash data reveals the community is among the top five Ocean County municipalities for deer-related vehicle accidents. With November marking the peak of deer collision season in New Jersey, the...

Ocean County, NJ · 4h
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Where to Find the Best Thanksgiving Pies in Ocean County, NJ

10 Best Bakeries in Ocean County, NJ to Order Your Thanksgiving Pies This Year. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if there’s one thing that deserves a spot on every holiday table, it’s a delicious homemade-style pie! Whether you’re a fan of traditional pumpkin pie, apple crumb, pecan, blueberry, or something a little different, Ocean County has plenty of bakeries and local favorites worth checking out.

Ocean County, NJ · 3d
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2 Veterans Villages under construction in South Jersey aim to help homeless vets

A major effort to help veterans facing homelessness is taking shape in South Jersey, where the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is building new housing developments that will offer more than just a place to live. The foundation is constructing New Jersey's first Veterans Village along Route 9 in the Bayville...

Ocean County, NJ · 2d
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App.com | Asbury Park Press

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Two Jersey Shore towns among Safest Towns for Senior Living

If you didn't know, New Jersey's a pretty popular state. Besides the many beaches and boardwalks that are the state's main attractions, one reason retirees are flocking here is due to New Jersey ranking as one of the safest states in America. In fact, a 2026 report revealed the state's violent crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 people is lower than the national average of 4.4. And World Atlas, the resources and geography website identified 10 Safest Towns In New Jersey For Senior Living ready to retire or relocate. The list unveils towns that offer residents short drives between dense suburban downtowns, working Jersey Shore beach towns, and the Skylands rural townships near the Pennsylvania border. Included on the list of ten are two locals towns on the Shore. Below is what writer's said about the towns from Monmouth and Ocean County. Here's what Red Bank and Barnegat can provide to seniors looking for peaceful living. Red Bank Riverview Medical Center anchors the local hospital network. Parker Family Health Center provides free medical care to uninsured residents. The Red Bank Senior Center handles transportation, weekly shopping trips, exercise, and art classes. The Count Basie Center for the Arts is the

Barnegat Township, NJ · 4d

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The Hole-In-The-Wall New Jersey Restaurant That Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach

New Jersey has a secret, and that secret is sitting on Main Street in Belmar wearing thatched umbrellas and a sign that says “Authentic Mexican Food.”. Los Barbaros Birria is the kind of restaurant that makes you genuinely angry at yourself for not finding it sooner. Let’s get one...

Belmar, NJ · 6d

Jersey Shore Online

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Ocean County Man Hits $250,000 Slot Jackpot

ATLANTIC CITY — A $50 wager brought an Ocean County man a $250,000 payday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Nov. 9, according to the casino. The man hit the jackpot at approximately 4:50 p.m. while playing an IGT Double Diamond Wheel of Fortune slot machine. His winnings amounted to 5,000 times his bet.

Ocean County, NJ · 3d

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NISSIM IN LAKEWOOD: Six Families Left Homeless As Raging Inferno Destroys Three Homes; Miraculously, Everyone Escapes Alive [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

What could have been an unimaginable tragedy in Lakewood early Tuesday morning instead became a story of extraordinary Nissim, as approximately six families escaped a rapidly spreading inferno that completely destroyed one home and severely damaged two adjoining residences on Park Avenue. The massive fire erupted at approximately 2:00 a.m.,...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 3d

Shore News Network

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Toms River’s Ocean County Mall Comeback Heads Into Christmas, With Chick-fil-A and Sephora Next

Toms River's Ocean County Mall heads into Christmas with Sephora coming soon, HomeSense and P.F. Chang's on the old Sears land, and Chick-fil-A approved.

Toms River, NJ · 2d

New Jersey Globe

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Booker’s Lakewood victory shows the power of the Vaad in New Jersey’s most Republican legislative district

Lakewood is one of the most Republican municipalities in New Jersey. Donald Trump carried it by 76 percentage points in 2024, and Jack Ciattarelli won it by 81 points in last year’s gubernatorial election. But last week, Lakewood voted for a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, in what became...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

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Ocean County Logs 228 Home Sales, From $85,000 to $6.5 Million

Ocean County recorded 228 residential property transfers during the week of Oct. 26, according to NJ.com. The median sale was a 1,364-square-foot property on Yellowbank Road in Toms River. It went for $525,000. At the top sat a $6.5 million home at 14 20th St. in Surf City. The three-bedroom,...

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Ocean County, NJ: Restaurants Offering Holiday Meals in 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and if you’re not looking forward to spending the entire day cooking and cleaning, you’re in luck! Several Ocean County restaurants are preparing special Thanksgiving meals, giving local families the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday dinner without all the work. Whether...

Ocean County, NJ · 3d

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Seaside Heights Settles Suit Over Swinging Boardwalk Lights

Seaside Heights has settled a lawsuit over swinging boardwalk light fixtures, bringing a legal dispute involving the borough's boardwalk lighting to a close. The project traces back to a contract the borough awarded to replace its boardwalk lights, a job that officials said was fully covered by a $4,795,362 state boardwalk preservation grant, according to earlier reporting from Shorebeat. The planned work called for replacing the existing lights with stainless-steel fixtures and LEDs. The old-style lighting required more frequent bulb changes and drew more energy, the outlet had reported.

Seaside Heights, NJ · 1d

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 · 23h

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12 New Jersey Restaurants That Go All Out With Christmas Decorations

One restaurant closes its doors for two full days every year just to hang its Christmas decorations. Two days!. I love that kind of commitment, and I can’t stop wondering how many boxes of ornaments that takes. It turns out that spot has company. Some dining rooms here hang...

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 2d

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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 · 16h

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🎄 READY FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MAGIC? THIS OCEAN COUNTY DRIVE-THRU LIGHT SPECTACULAR IS BACK! ✨

Looking for some holiday magic? Load up the family car, turn on the Christmas music and enjoy a festive drive through Waretown's Holiday Light Spectacular this December!

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

Shore News Network

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Jackson School Bus Crash Caps Three Straight Days of Commuter Wrecks on East Veterans Highway and Cedar Swamp Road

A school bus crash Wednesday capped three days of crashes in Jackson along Hope Chapel Road, I-195 and Cedar Swamp Road, near the new county roundabout.

Jackson, NJ · 2d

shorebeat.com

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Alumni, Legendary Teams Inducted Into Brick Township High School Wall of Fame

A mix of legendary sports teams and notable residents were inducted into the Brick Township High School Wall of Fame Thursday night in a ceremony celebrating their accomplishments. Inductees included in the 1996 girls’ varsity soccer team, which made history during a landmark season, capturing the South Jersey Group 3...

Brick, NJ · 12h

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This New Jersey Turkey Farm Has Been Making Thanksgiving Special With Old-Fashioned Turkey Dinners Since 1938

A sandwich stuffed with turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce sits on the menu every single day. Yep, Thanksgiving on a hard roll, even in March. The funny part is how this whole story started. It began with eggs back in 1938, long before anyone dreamed of turkey clubs and pot pies.

Manasquan, NJ · 1d

App.com | Asbury Park Press

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State takeover of Lakewood schools clears judicial hurdle | Exclusive

TRENTON – A state judge will allow the Department of Education's takeover of the Lakewood Board of Education to continue. The judge issued a ruling last month denying the district’s request to have the hostile intervention stopped. The ruling, which the district immediately challenged with an appeal, was issued Oct. 1 but only made public this week. It moves the district a step closer to a state takeover, which was first announced by the state education department in January. Another hearing, however, will still have to be held to consider the state’s original claim that a takeover is necessary. That hearing has yet to be scheduled. Administrative Law Judge Susan Scarola issued the latest ruling that stated, “the commissioner may seek full state intervention,” later adding that Lakewood Schools have “shown insufficient compliance with quality performance indicators.” Lakewood school officials did not respond to requests for comment on the latest ruling. Scarola’s decision comes months after she held a hearing on the matter in June, during which Lakewood school board attorney Joshua Forsman sought to have the state’s intervention halted. Forsman called a full takeover “the most drastic remedy available” and “extreme.” In the 30-minute session before Scarola - the

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d