Dianne DeOliveira
Lakewood removes religious symbol
A menorah that was on display next to a decorated Christmas Tree in Lakewood's Townsquare has been removed after a resident complained to the Township Committee and threatened to sue the municipality.
Gunman robs Lakewood gas station
A masked gunman is being sought by authorities after holding up the BP Gas Station on River Avenue in Lakewood Wednesday night, according to Township Police.
Efforts continue to double NJ’s Shore Protection Fund
The Jersey Coast survived another hurricane season without any major damage, but beach erosion remains a concern in the wake of Super storm Sandy reshaping the landscape. The Jersey Shore Partnership has been lobbying in Trenton, urging lawmakers to double the state's Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.
Three-car crash closes Route 9 in Stafford
No one was seriously injured, but all three vehicles sustained heavy damage when a motorist rear-ended a vehicle, pushing into another car on Route 9 Tuesday night, according to Stafford Township Police.
No jail time for drunk NJ state trooper
A veteran New Jersey State Trooper has been fined $386 and must serve 12 hours at a resource center for intoxicated drivers as punishment for a drunken driving accident in Monmouth County last October.
Absecon nonprofit that helps people in Atlantic and Ocean Counties needs assistance
A faith-based nonprofit organization in Absecon that has helped more than 400 people in Atlantic and Ocean Counties who are homeless or struggling financially needs donations and volunteers to continue providing assistance through the winter.
Elderly woman and daughter victims of Toms River home invasion
A 102-year-old Toms River woman and her 72-year-old daughter were the victims of a home invasion on Dock Street Monday night, according to authorities.
Help bring comfort and joy to Ocean County families dealing with mental health issues
Ocean Mental Health Services is seeking basic necessities this holiday season to help as many as many as 100 clients living at or below the poverty level, according to the agency's Development and Marketing Specialist Lisa Mulhearn.
Howell police revive crash victim
Howell police revive a Middlesex County man found unconscious and unresponsive after crashing his vehicle Sunday afternoon near Howell Road and Route 33, according to authorities.
LBI Beach replenishment stalled until spring
Southern Long Beach Island reportedly will have to go another winter without a federal beach replenishment project that was scheduled to begin next month.