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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 · 1d

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Driver Uses ‘Stage Name’ During Traffic Stop, Arrested On Three Warrants

A traffic stop Tuesday night took an unusual turn when a driver provided a “stage name” to a Lakewood police officer, only for a records check to reveal three outstanding warrants under that same name, officials say. An officer stopped a vehicle near Prospect Street and Williams Street...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 10h

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Freehold’s Born to Run Race Set for Nov. 27; Annual Count Differs by Source

The Born to Run 5-Mile Race is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27, in downtown Freehold, but its annual count is unclear. The event’s RunSignUp page calls it the 39th annual race, while TAPinto’s report describes it as the 40th. The cited records do not settle the discrepancy. Race-day...

Monmouth County, NJ · 2d

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New Monmouth Diner On Route 35 Brings 1950s Nostalgia To Middletown

The New Monmouth Diner in Middletown, NJ captures the charm of the 1950s while serving up some delicious burgers, classic breakfasts, and more.

Middletown, NJ · 3h

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Field hockey tournament photos: Seneca at Wall, NJSIAA SJG2 final, Nov. 11, 2026

Vying for the SJG2 championship

Wall Township, NJ · 1d

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Tinton Falls Pub CJ McLoone's Closes After 14 Years, Owner Eyes Montgomery

Montgomery Promenade — Reported Site of Planned McLoone's Project. CJ McLoone's Pub & Grille in Tinton Falls is shutting its doors for good on Dec. 31, closing out a 14-year run at 560 Shrewsbury Avenue after the restaurant chose not to renew its lease. The closure caps a run that began long before many of its regulars' first visit, and it comes as the McLoone's restaurant group points customers toward what it calls its next chapter.

Tinton Falls, NJ · 1d

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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 · 6h

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Six Spartans will continue their athletic careers in college

Five Ocean Township High School seniors will be continuing their athletic careers in college. November 11, those five athletes signed their athletic grant-in-aid offers, which use to be known as National Letter of Intent. The NCAA eliminated NLI back in 2024. The difference between the two is that grant-in-aid offers more flexibility to student athletes if they decommit.

Ocean Township, NJ · 9h

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Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: November 13-November 15

From Jazz Age glamour to hip-hop holiday cheer, the New Jersey events this weekend have something for every taste. The Count Basie Center for the Arts celebrates 100 years with a Roaring '20s Centennial Celebration Finale in Red Bank. Comedian Crystal Marie Denha brings her quick wit to Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club. The Hip Hop Nutcracker remixes a holiday classic at State Theatre New Jersey. CoComelon, Jesse Cook, Air Supply, a painting class, A Drag Queen Christmas, Greensky Bluegrass, and Motionless In White keep the momentum going through the week.

Red Bank, NJ · 9h

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Riley Tolson wins individual state cross country championship

HOLMDEL – Ocean City High School junior Riley Tolson is a cross country state champion. She won the title in the Group III meet Saturday, Nov. 7, in Holmdel. Her fellow Red Raider girls finished third overall in Group III as a team. The OCHS boys cross country team was second in Group III, matching what they accomplished last year.

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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📸 Cyclist Seriously Injured In Early Morning Lakewood Accident

A cyclist was seriously injured in an accident at the intersection of Cedar Bridge Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood early this morning. The accident happened just before 6:00 a.m. The cyclist suffered a serious head injury along with other injuries. Lakewood EMS paramedics transported the cyclist to Jersey...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 13h

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Freehold Nurse Wins Inaugural Rising Star Award

FREEHOLD — Laura Nimick, a registered nurse at The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, received the Health Care Association of New Jersey’s first Rising Star of the Year award during its annual convention and awards ceremony in Atlantic City. Nimick serves as the center’s assistant director of...

Freehold Township, NJ · 1d

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This Small New Jersey Rescue Farm Lets Visitors Feed and Pet the Animals

Every pig, goat, pony, and duck on this tiny farm came here for a second chance. Now they wait by the fences for kids holding bags of carrots and bread. The whole place fits on a small patch of New Jersey land. It opens only on weekend afternoons, which makes it feel like a secret club.

New Jersey · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 8h

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Rutgers women’s basketball erases 17-point deficit against Monmouth for 4th straight win

The Rutgers women’s basketball team narrowly beat Monmouth 64-62 on Wednesday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Livingston Campus. The Scarlet Knights (4-0, 0-0) rode a dominant third quarter and some huge late shots to complete a massive comeback against the Hawks (2-1, 0-0) in a clash between two New Jersey schools.

New Brunswick, NJ · 22h

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Morris Knolls Season Ends After Thrilling 28-27 Defeat

Allendale, N.J. — Many have heard the expression “to see a grown man cry.” It’s humbling to see a team of them. Morris Knolls seniors were struggling to contain their emotions after shaking hands with the Northern Highlands Highlanders following their playoff matchup. The game, a back-and-forth battle of two top teams in the bracket, went down to quite literally the last minute.

Rockaway, NJ · 1d

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Accuses Council of Sabotaging Housing Deal to Help “Developer Friends”

In a video message ahead of Toms River's township council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township council majority is pushing Toms River toward builder's remedy lawsuits that could bring back the downtown towers and thousands of apartments. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is accusing the Township Council majority…

Toms River, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey Students Cover A Football Field With Thousands Of Yellow Donation Bags To Feed 30 Food Banks In The Largest Drive Their Charity Has Ever Held

Picture a high school football field covered, end zone to end zone, in thousands of bright...

Howell, NJ · 2d

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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 · 2d