Megan Madison
Another New Parkway Exit?
The Garden State Parkway may be getting yet another new exit.
The Asbury Park Press reports that Ocean County officials will hold an information session on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, to discuss the possibility of adding another exit ramp at Mile Marker 83 Southbound...
Putting the Brakes on Poor Parking
Lakewood police are cracking down on people who park poorly.
The Lakewood Scoop reports officers are issuing fewer warnings and more actual summonses for a variety of parking offenses, especially so-called "corner huggers" who block or partially obstruct an intersection. L...
Building a Dream in Ocean County
O.C.E.A.N. Inc. is making real progress in efforts to house the homeless in Ocean County and beyond.
Toms River Regional Schools Join InnovateNJ
The Toms River Regional School District is one of 17 public school districts chosen to take part in the NJ Department of Education's innovateNJ community for the 2015-16 school year.
The program is designed to encourage schools to develop and share best classroom practices statewide...
Manalapan Man Arrested for Urinating into Slot Machine
A Monmouth County man is in trouble with the law after police say he urinated into a slot machine at a Pennsylvania casino.
NJ.com reports William R. Compton, 53, of Manalapan, was arrested around 4:30pm Friday at the Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. H...
ATV Rider Injured in Lakewood Crash
An ATV rider suffered severe injuries in a 2-vehicle crash in Lakewood on Sunday.
The Lakewood Scoop reports it happened around 2:30pm at the intersection of Central Avenue and Miller Road. First responders found the ATV overturned and the rider lying unconscious in the street.
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Man Found Beaten in Lakewood
Lakewood police are investigating after a man was found beaten unconscious Saturday evening.
The Lakewood Scoop reports the man was found in the area of Cedarbridge Avenue and South Clover Street around 6pm. He appeared to have been attacked with a baseball bat and was hospitalized with severe injuries.
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Lakewood Police Seek Hit-&-Run Driver
Lakewood police are on the lookout for a suspected hit-and-run driver.
The Lakewood Scoop reports a 9-year-old boy was hit while playing in the Presidential Estates development around 4:30pm Saturday. The child was taken to the hospital with an injury to his arm.
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Ocean County Talks Truth about Vaccines
The Ocean County Health Department is hosting a free presentation entitled "The Truth about Vaccines."
The talk will feature guest speakers on topics ranging from vaccine myths to the process used to audit schools for vaccination compliance...
Middletown Dedicates Anniversary Plaza
Middletown leaders held a dedication ceremony at Anniversary Plaza on Friday to officially mark the spot where a time capsule was buried last year.