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Track & Field: Southern girls, Toms River North boys win Ocean County Relays
STAFFORD – In the final race of her final track & field meet at home, Southern Regional High School senior Caitlyn Siek handed off the baton in the lead after completing the first leg of the 4x400 at the Ocean County Relays. Then she burst into tears. “I came to a moment in my...
NJ first responders partially close Route 35 in Wall during fire at local art gallery
WALL - A fire at the O.P.I. art gallery on Route 35 on Friday afternoon forced authorities to divert southbound traffic on the state highway for about two hours, according to township police. The blaze was reported at 2:48 p.m. by a passing motorist who saw smoke coming from the...
Who tampered with reputed mobster's alibi for 1984 Toms River murder? Hearing underway
TOMS RIVER - A hearing about altered dental records that destroyed a reputed Lucchese crime family soldier's alibi in a 1984 murder case got underway Wednesday, producing no clear answers as to who may have doctored the potentially exculpatory documents. Witnesses at the hearing about Martin Taccetta's altered dental records...
Fatal crashes rise in NJ, Central Jersey is hot spot
Law enforcement try new tactics to reduce crashes, save lives. Fatal crashes are up 28% statewide over the last year, according to new data from the New Jersey State Police, and Central Jersey is a hot spot for the problem. There have been 197 fatal crashes statewide so far this...
Neptune Gears Up for Juneteenth Celebration
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - As June approaches, Neptune MURC is preparing for its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration. On June 15th, the community is invited to gather at 10:00 AM at Midtown Commons Park (West Lake Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753) for a Juneteenth observance that will include a community gospel concert, resource fair, health screenings, arts and crafts, face painting, giveaways, food and much more. At 12:45, a Unity Parade will kick off from Midtown Commons Park to Springwood Park, and will include participants of all types. Neptune MURC is seeking individuals, groups, clubs and families to participate. To register, please...
Authorities investigating Route 35 fire in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP — Authorities are investigating a fire that took place Friday afternoon at a store in Wall Township, Police Chief Sean O’Halloran told The Coast Star. At approximately 3 p.m., police and fire departments arrived on scene to the OPI Gallery – Art Gallery and Custom Framing building, located at 2125 Route 35 between Ocean Road and Sea Girt Avenue.
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