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Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
New Jerseyan who starred as wrestler at Rutgers serves as Puerto Rico flag-bearer at Olympics
Former Rutgers wrestling star and Toms River native Sebastian Rivera carried out a huge honor Friday as Puerto Rico’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The ceremony took place on the iconic Seine River with each country floating along the route on boats. ...
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, prosecutors say
TOMS RIVER — An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian and driving away, according to authorities. Ganzalo Jimenez-Hernandez, 48, of Toms River was crossing the street in Toms River on Monday afternoon when he was struck by a Ford-150 pickup truck, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Ocean County Mourns Former Assistant Prosecutor, Attorney
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is mourning the loss of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 67. Mohel was born and raised in Lakewood, then moved to Warren Grove before settling in “Arnietown” located in Berkeley Township.
Toms River Regional forced to accept 9.9% tax increase — and still falls $12M short
TOMS RIVER - Toms River Regional's $291 million school budget for 2024-2025 has been put in place by the Ocean County Superintendent of Schools, including a 9.9% increase in school taxes, but no additional state education aid. In a letter sent to Board of Education President Kathy Eagan, Interim Executive County Superintendent Susan Naples said the board's failure to adopt a budget at its July 17 meeting gave her no choice but to enforce the provisions of...
Hatzolah Participates In Mass Casualty Simulation At Community Medical Center
Hatzolah of Central Jersey and other local EMS organizations joined forces to conduct a Full-Scale Mass Casualty Exercise at Community Medical Center in Toms River. The exercise aimed to test the hospital’s surge capacity by simulating the triage, treatment, and transport of over 31 patients from the simulated scene.
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2024 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County College has announced the addition of seven new members to the OCC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2024. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors distinguished Ocean County College alumni-athletes, former coaches, and others whose accomplishments have had a significant impact on Ocean County College’s athletic program.
Special Event Driven By Cars, Games And Nostalgia
LAKEHURST – Food, fun, bingo and classic cars proved a popular combination for the recently held Beacon of Life Classic Showcase held within their parking lot and inside their facility. Beacon of Life is a daily senior care facility but it recently served as the location for the first...
Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Ocean County
STAFFORD – A local man has been arrested and charged for possessing methamphetamine, police said. Authorities began investigating 56-year-old Rosario Russo of Manahawkin who was suspected of distributing drugs throughout Stafford Township. Detectives searched his apartment in the Cedar Run Apartments on Route 9 South in Manahawkin as well...
Motorcyclist Escapes Serious Injury After Crash In Jackson: Police
She crashed at about 2:15 p.m. at the corner of North New Prospect and Farmingdale roads, according to Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz. The unidentified rider complained of arm, shoulder and back pain and was taken to an area hospital, the chief said. No other details were immediately available. to...
NJ forces Jackson school district to make $18M in drastic cuts
JACKSON — A state monitor is forcing an Ocean County school district to adopt a budget that the Board of Education had rejected because it relied on cuts to fill an $18 million deficit. The board had rejected a budget at its July 17 meeting. The spending plan would...
Enjoy Sun, Fun, and Fishing in Ocean County
Fishing without Barriers! — SIGN UP FOR FISHING, FUN, FOOD, AND SUN!. Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, Long Beach Island, NJ. Partnership with: Rutgers Center for Disability Sports & Wellness Department of Kinesiology and Health Alliance Center for Independence. Where: 420 North Pennsylvania Avenue Beach Haven, NJ 08008.
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
Upper beach at Manchester's Harry Wright Lake closed to swimming
MANCHESTER — A portion of beach at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting was closed to swimming on Thursday after high levels of fecal bacteria were discovered in the water over two consecutive days. The upper beach was closed to swimming Thursday, while the lower beach remains open, according to the Ocean County Health Department, which oversees water testing at local beaches. ...
Ocean County, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing elder roommate: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing early Friday morning. Louis Gargiso of Jackson Twp., NJ, charged with murder. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
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