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Tornado Touches Down in New Jersey; Local Residents Affected by Storm
The NWS determined a “landspout” tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, NJ, late Friday afternoon, around 6 p.m. Its 80 mph winds turned vehicles on their side. There was also a waterspout in Barnegat Bay north of the Mathis Bridge. Locally, many residents in Manchester lost power during...
Toms River mayor threatens Facebook page over post claiming he ordered animals killed
TOMS RIVER - A lawyer representing Mayor Daniel Rodrick has filed a "cease and desist" demand against the Jersey Coast Emergency News Facebook site, asking that several posts be immediately removed, including one about the Toms River Animal Shelter that claimed the mayor "is reportedly ordering the animals be euthanized and for everyone to be quiet about it." Rodrick's lawyer, former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, sent the cease and desist demand June 8 to an...
Two Toms River facility workers charged with mistreatment of elderly woman
TRENTON — Two Ocean County residents have been charged with the mistreatment of an elderly patient in a Toms River long-term care facility where they worked, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. Joseph Robles, 23, of Tuckerton, and Maria Alcantara, 53, of Toms River, have been charged in...
Toms River traffic: Where you find the most crashes, and the coming road improvements
TOMS RIVER - In 2019, a motorcyclist died in front of Kaitlyn Goralski’s house on Schencks Mill Line Road, which her children cross to wait for their school bus. “Every time I walk outside, someone is speeding,” she said. “Enough is enough. I don’t want to witness this happening again.” Since then, Goralski...
Stafford Republicans, Democrats and an Independent Set for General Election
Let the general election campaigning within Stafford Township begin. Township voters went to the polls to officially back their choices for the Republican and Democrat parties during the June 4 primaries. The results weren’t surprising, since both primaries were uncontested, but they may shed some light on what’s coming between now and Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Lone home on Jersey Shore island demolished after years of abandonment
New Jersey’s sprawling 4,866-square-foot mansion on Middle Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay, once listed for more than $8 million, is no more. After years of legal battles and destruction from Superstorm Sandy, demolition crews have finally torn down the beleaguered estate, The Post has learned. “It’s down now and we’ve already begun taking the debris off the island and loading it into dumpsters,” Michele Kremer, of Kremer Contractors, told The Post. “This is going to sound weird, but it’s been such a landmark that it kind of feels like how people felt about the skyline when the Twin Towers went...
Longtime Seaside Heights, Berkeley administrator John Camera dies after cancer battle
John A. Camera, a former Seaside Heights councilman who served as administrator in both Seaside Heights and Berkeley, passed away June 13 after a battle with cancer. Camera, 67, who lived in Colts Neck with his wife, Phyllis, was remembered by colleagues in Seaside Heights and Berkeley as not only a dedicated administrator, but as a good friend.
Manchester Enacts Mandatory Watering Restrictions
MANCHESTER – No one in the Eastern Service Area will be allowed to water their lawns or plants from noon on June 17 until noon on June 18, officials said. Violators are subject to fines. This is due to work being done on the bridge at Colonial Drive. A...
Beach Haven Offers Gator Beach Taxi Service for Elderly & Disabled
BEACH HAVEN - Beach Haven's Gator beach taxi service is entering its third summer of operation, providing free transportation to borough beaches for elderly and disabled individuals. Service Details:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Available: Daily through Labor Day Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicle: John Deere Gator with three seats Pick-up: At patrons' Beach Haven addressDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Accessible Beaches: Taylor Avenue, Centre Street, Holyoke Avenue, Nelson Avenue Note: Taxi crew cannot assist with equipment or transfers, caregivers may be needed for additional assistance The service aims to improve beach access for those with mobility challenges, especially at locations with steep entrances. The borough is considering expanding the service by adding a second vehicle through Ocean County Community Development block grants. This expansion could potentially increase the number of accessible beaches. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dogs and cats removed, workers laid off as N.J. Shore town closes its animal shelter
A municipal animal shelter closed last week as plans are under way to transfer running of the facility to Ocean County, a move that Toms River officials said would save taxpayers about $1 million annually. The closing of the animal shelter on Oak Avenue upset some who say the facility...
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