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Brick Neighborhood Wants to Secede From The Township, But Lavallette Isn’t Interested

A Brick Township neighborhood group sought interest from another local town in leaving Brick and being annexed, but their request was set aside at a recent Lavallette council meeting. The borough council in October set aside a letter penned by Maria D’Onofrio Ferguson, secretary of the Mantoloking Shores Property Owners Association, a civic group that […]

Brick, NJ · 19h

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NJ GOP bloodbath exposes a bigger crisis: Voters aren’t buying it

From controlling the Legislature in the 1990s to holding a single House seat now, New Jersey Republicans face a stunning reversal of fortune.

New Jersey · 2d

Daily Voice

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Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night

Two dogs were left tied to a pole outside a New Jersey animal refuge on Halloween night, spending the night in the cold before they were discovered, the organization said. The dogs, which appear to be a Bernese mountain dog and a golden retriever, were abandoned outside Associated Humane Societies o…

Ocean County, NJ · 15h

Jersey Shore Online

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Thank You Lacey Township – A Message From YMCA Of The Jersey Shore

Over the past two years, the YMCA of the Jersey Shore has had the privilege of getting to know your community while exploring a potential partnership to expand recreation, wellness, and community services for Lacey residents. Above all, we want to say thank you. Thank you for welcoming our team,...

Lacey Township, NJ · 1d

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2.27 Miles Of Lakewood County Roads Up For Repaving

Ocean County is taking bids to mill and repave 2.27 miles of county roads in Lakewood. Besides the repaving, the contract covers replacing deteriorated drainage pipe, rebuilding ADA curb ramps, changing three existing traffic signals, and new stripes and markings. The county puts the construction cost at $1 million to $5 million.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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Get Ready, Ocean County! Heavy Downpours Could Hit New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After an extended stretch of unusually warm and mostly dry weather, a significant change in New Jersey’s forecast could bring periods of heavy rain to Toms River and communities throughout Ocean County later this week according to the National Weather Center. Forecasters are tracking...

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

New Jersey 101.5

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I asked Artificial Intelligence what it thought of New Jersey

The response was a very familiar one.

New Jersey · 4d

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7 New Jersey Dog Laws Owners Break in Their Own Backyard

A crawl space under your house might seem like decent shelter for your dog. Under New Jersey law, it isn’t. Rules like that are easy to break without knowing it. Here are the New Jersey dog laws owners break in their own backyard. Note: This is general information, not...

New Jersey · 3d

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Toms River Mayor Calls on Township Council to Pass Legally Enforceable Ban on Data Centers

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick is calling on the Township Council to immediately revise and readopt a proposed ordinance banning data centers after the Planning Board attorney identified provisions that do not comply with New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law. Rodrick said he strongly supports prohibiting data centers in...

Toms River, NJ · 1d

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Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

This weekend, New Jersey's stages offer drama, romance, magic, and plenty of comedy. Phoenix Productions brings the gripping true story of "Parade" to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Next door at The Vogel, "UPDATING" puts two blindfolded singles on a first date in front of a live crowd. In Newark, Lucy Darling mixes sleight of hand, cocktail-hour glamour, and piano-driven musical comedy in "Simply Darling." Stand-up sets, a candlelit rock tribute, an evening of inspiration, and Devils hockey round out the mix.

New Jersey · 2d

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UPDATE: Jackson Roundabout Expected To Reopen Saturday; Final Paving Closure Planned For November 14

The intersection of North Hope Chapel Road and New Central Avenue in Jackson is projected to fully reopen on Saturday, November 7, at 4 PM. The circle is then expected to close again for the day on Saturday, November 14, for final milling and paving. All work is expected to be complete after that.

Jackson, NJ · 1d

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5 Ocean County Health Workers Honored For CPR At Lakewood WIC Office

Five Ocean County Health Department employees were honored this week for stepping in during a medical emergency at the county’s WIC Main Office in Lakewood. On Wednesday, the Ocean County Board of Health gave Certificates of Appreciation to Kimberly Belanger, Valerie Carerro, Colleen McDonald, Marilynn McNeil and Jaqueline Suarez-Ruiz, the Health Department said.

Ocean County, NJ · 15h

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13 County Road Work Zones Affecting Traffic In Jackson, Toms River And Brick

Ocean County’s engineering department lists 13 active county road work zones outside Lakewood, from gas and water main jobs to paving. Here’s where they are. West Veterans Highway, Cassville Road to Thompson Bridge Road: water main and sanitary force main installation. Alternating traffic. West Veterans Highway, Harvard Drive...

Jackson, NJ · 1d

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Downtown Toms River to Kick Off Holiday Season With Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The holiday season will officially get underway in Downtown Toms River as the community prepares for its annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 4. The festive event will take place at Toms River Town Hall, located at 33 Washington Street, from 5:30 p.m....

Toms River, NJ · 3d

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PHOTOS: Ocean County EMS Crews Train To Treat And Transport Patients With Contagious Diseases

EMS crews practiced using protective gear and a patient isolation pod during the Ocean County Special Pathogens Response Team’s quarterly training. The session focused on safely treating and transporting patients with highly contagious infectious diseases, according to posts shared by Ocean County EMS Coordinators and Jackson Township EMS. The county post also tagged Manchester Division of Emergency Services and Lakewood Township EMS.

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

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Santa Arrives at Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The holiday season is officially getting underway at Ocean County Mall as Santa Claus prepares to make his grand arrival on Friday, November 6. Families are invited to bring their children to meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and capture special holiday memories with photos. The annual tradition offers a festive opportunity for children and families to celebrate the magic of the season.

Toms River, NJ · 3d

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Letter: Jackson Outvoted Us With 24,000 Fewer Voters. That Should Worry Lakewood.

I spent Election Day knocking on doors in my neighborhood. When I read TLS’s “By The Numbers” breakdown the next morning, I had to read one line twice. According to the county’s unofficial returns that TLS reported, Lakewood counted 22,556 ballots out of 66,776 registered voters. That is about 34 percent. Jackson counted 23,413 out of 42,533, which is 55 percent. Jackson cast 857 more ballots than we did, even though it has about 24,000 fewer registered voters.

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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2026 election results maps: Who won in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

Democrats scored major wins locally and nationally on election night, flipping both the U.S. House and Senate. In Pennsylvania, voters re-elected Gov. Josh Shapiro to a second term over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity. Bob Harvie unseated Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in District 1. Cory Booker kept his Senate seat in New...

New Jersey · 2d

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Toms River Veterans Day Parade Steps Off Wednesday Morning Downtown

Wednesday's Veterans Day Parade follows the Halloween Parade route through downtown Toms River, starting at 8:30 behind the Office Lounge and ending at Town Hall.

Toms River, NJ · 16h

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Monmouth County Regulars Have Kept These 6 Bakeries Going For Generations

Every Monmouth County town seems to have that one bakery where the line forms early on Sunday and the box gets tied with string. Some of these shops lean old-school Italian, with rainbow cookies and lobster tails in the case. Others are newer, built around cupcakes, croissants, or one famous...

Monmouth County, NJ · 18h