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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 · 1d
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News 12

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Hail covers yards in Cream Ridge, Toms River during November storm

Toms River, NJ · 8h

hoodline.com

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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
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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 · 5d
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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

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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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 · 2d

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VIDEO: Corner-Hugger Blocks School Bus Carrying Students In Lakewood

A school bus carrying students was unable to get past a car parked at a corner in the Forest Avenue area of Lakewood today. The incident is being posted to remind “corner-huggers” about the dangers of parking too close to an intersection. Vehicles left at corners can block sight lines for drivers pulling out of side streets and pedestrians trying to cross, while leaving buses and other large vehicles without enough room to turn.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

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

92.7 WOBM

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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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Toms River’s Winding River Rink Offers Welcoming, Fun Family Outing This Fall and Winter

Public skate runs Friday morning plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the township rink on Whitesville Road, where the manager says skaters range from 4-year-olds to an 85-year-old speed skater. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If Friday’s cold rain has the kids climbing the walls, Toms River has a place for them to burn off some […]

Toms River, NJ · 1d

Jersey Shore Online

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Historic Ocean County Cemetery Gets New Life As Headstones Are Restored

TOMS RIVER – The Old Methodist Cemetery sits on the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street. Downtown Toms River grew up around it; the hustle and bustle forgetting the people buried here. But a new movement is underway to preserve the tombstones that represent the last document of many peoples’ lives.   Sure, […] The post Historic Ocean County Cemetery Gets New Life As Headstones Are Restored appeared first on Jersey Shore Online .

Ocean County, NJ · 3d

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 · 1d

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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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 · 23h

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

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UPDATE: Water Available for Residents Affected by Sinkhole Incident

Neal Street remains closed between Ralph Place and Steven Place following a water main break that caused a significant sinkhole and disrupted water service to surrounding residents, as first reported on TLS. Emergency repairs are underway, with work expected to take several hours. Ralph Place remains accessible from Neal Street,...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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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 · 20h

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 · 1d

Shore News Network

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Toms River Council’s ‘Blow It Up’ Remarks Becomes Legal Evidence in Court Battle Waged by MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant

Toms River's attorney cites Councilman Robert Bianchini's 'We'll just blow it up' remark in asking a judge to reconsider the council livestream ruling.

Toms River, NJ · 2d