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Storm-Struck Ortley Home Demolition Begins

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:26:20 +0000

The first of about 100 homes in Toms River beyond repair in the aftermath of the Superstorm go under the wrecking ball starting Saturday.

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Ocean County Drug Case Ruling Headed for NJ Supreme Court

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:48 +0000

A ruling to protect phone interaction by a married couple facing drug charges in Ocean County by virtue of marital communication privileges appears headed for the New Jersey Supreme Court.

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Toms River Teacher Suspended After She Claims Sex Assault

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:57 +0000

Officials have suspended a Toms River teacher with pay after she said she was the victim of a sexual assault.

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Hundreds of Bikers to Take to Road For Sandy Relief

Rosetta Key — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:56:36 +0000

Hundreds of bikers will be roaring along New Jersey's coastline this Saturday to raise money for hurricane relief.

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Verdicchio Murder Probe Broadens in Manchester

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:50 +0000

The murder of Anthony Verdicchio in Manchester spurs local and Ocean County investigators to seek new details from those who knew him.

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Runyan's Wildlife Preserve Volunteer Extension Bill Advances

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:01 +0000

Friends of Forsythe, and similar volunteer and community-partnership initiatives at the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge and other national preserves, move a step closer to reauthorization in Washington.

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Father In Toms River Shooting Case Not Expected In Court [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:20 +0000

The father of the four-year-old Toms River boy, who fatally shot his six-year-old friend last month while they were playing outside, was expected in court today, but according to his attorney, he will likely not be there.

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DCA To Host Rental Fair in Atlantic City for Sandy Victims

Rosetta Key — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:56:15 +0000

Finding safe, affordable housing remains and elusive quest for many Sandy victims, so the state is stepping in. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is hosting a second Rental Fair this Friday at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

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Manchester Senior's Death Investigation Deepens

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:04 +0000

The suspicious death of Anthony Verdicchio, 76, in Manchester prompts local and Ocean County investigators to seek more details from people familiar with him.

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Lawyer: Prosecutor Grandstanding In Toms River 4-Year-Old Shooting Case

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:44 +0000

The lawyer for the Toms River man whose 4-year-old son shot and killed a 6-year-old playmate last month accuses the prosecutor in the case of grandstanding.

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Woman Robbed, Stabbed in Brick Township – Suspect Sought

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:56:31 +0000

A robbery victim in Brick Township is recovering from stab wounds stemming from a vicious attack Monday night just yards from one of the town's busiest thoroughfares.

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Oyster Creek Safety Open House In Manahawkin [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:33:19 +0000

Anyone with questions about the Oyster Creek Power Plant's latest safety assessment by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is invited to an Open House in Manahawkin hosted by the NRC.

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Lessons Learned From Pinelands Fire [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:22:39 +0000

Today marks six years since an errant flare from a military fighter jet, at the Warren Grove Gunnery Range, sparked a raging wildfire that burned 17,000 acres in New Jersey's Pinelands.

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Jet Star Leaving, New Ride Coming [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:56 +0000

On the same day workers began removing the Jet Star roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean, Casino Pier officials in Seaside Heights announced a new amusement for summer 2013.

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Mold Workshops In Ocean County Cut Through Rumors [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:18 +0000

Mold remains one of the top hazards for the Sandy recovery, but with so many different types, health officials in hard-hit Ocean County hope to dispel misconceptions and spread awareness.

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Investigation is Launched into the Suspicious Death of a Manchester Man

Rosetta Key — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:26:19 +0000

An elderly Manchester man is found murdered in his trailer Monday night.

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Jet Star Removal is Underway [VIDEO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:36:26 +0000

The symbol of Superstorm Sandy's wrath on New Jersey is on its way out.

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New Charges for Admitted Lakewood Scam Artist

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:27 +0000

Eliyahu Weinstein of Lakewood has yet to be sentenced for a global investment-fraud scheme that he admitted last January, and he's once again in custody.

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Jet Star Roller Coaster Removal From Ocean Begins [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:55 +0000

A barge is working to begin the removal of the Jet Star roller coaster from the water off Seaside Heights.

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Ex-Yeshiva Teacher Admits Sex Assault Of NJ Boy

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:51:20 +0000

With other accusers stepping forward, a former yeshiva teacher changed pleas Monday on the third day of his trial and admitted he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy he had met while working as a camp counselor.

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