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59 Complete Training at Ocean County Police Academy

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:12:19 +0000

Amid the skirl of bagpipes at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, the next generation of Ocean County law enforcement takes shape with graduation ceremonies for 59 trainees of the county Police Academy in Waretown.

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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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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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Overturned Vehicle Crash Sends 3 To Hospital

Jill Bartlett — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:46:03 +0000

A three vehicle crash in Lakewood sends three people to the hospital yesterday.

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Road Repaving Scheduled in Four Ocean County Communities

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:57 +0000

Eleven stretches of road around Ocean County get new surfaces and improved drainage in projects being approved next week by the Board of Freeholders.

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Kimball Medical Center Centennial Celebration Continues June 2

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:15:55 +0000

It started as the 16-bed, nine-doctor Paul Kimball Hospital on May 1, 1913. Now Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood starts its second hundred years with a celebration that began with a "family birthday party" on the grounds and continues June 2 at First Energy Park .

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New Vehicle For Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:08:44 +0000

A shiny, decal-laden, new Jeep is now patrolling the streets of Lakewood as part of the township’s Civilian Safety Watch.

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Petty Thefts Spring Up in Lakewood

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:25:20 +0000

Thefts and burglaries in different sections of Lakewood Monday have police on the prowl for suspects.

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(Update) Man Kills Self At Lakewood Shooting Range [VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:20:13 +0000

We're learning that the man who's suspected of taking his own life at a Lakewood shooting range Tuesday was reportedly, a former New Jersey Department of Corrections Officer.

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Body Found In Lakewood Hotel Room

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:44:05 +0000

A grim discovery was made this morning at the Hilton Hotel on Route 70 in Lakewood.

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Jeopardy Fun With Shawn And Sue [VIDEO] [PHOTOS]

Shawn Michaels — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:13:25 +0000

Harrogate Hosts their 2nd Annual Senior Vs. Senior Jeopardy

Great night in Lakewood at Harrogate for a fun Jeopardy Tournament. Thanks to the entire Staff and Residents at Harrogate for making us feel welcome

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Baseball Is Back At The Jersey Shore – Lakewood BlueClaws Opening Day [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:58:02 +0000

Opening Day at First Energy Park is Thursday and WOBM will be there!

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Car Accident Closes Route 9 in Lakewood Early This Morning.

Joel Mahan — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:05:21 +0000

Lakewood Police closed Route 9 after a car flipped over on Chestnut Street and struck a utility pole early this morning, splitting it in two.

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Copes Death Suspect Awaits Trial for Murder

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:09:57 +0000

The bloody stabbing death of 24-year-old Kevin Copes in Toms River last June leads to a first-degree murder indictment against a Lakewood 21-year-old who was arrested in Florida only days afterward. Four more defendants face trial for hindering the investigation.

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Multiple Lakewood Police Officers Hurt After Suspect Rams Vehicle

Joel Mahan — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:16:41 +0000

Three Lakewood Police Officers were injured while chasing a suspect after cops say he rammed a police vehicle during the pursuit.

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Lakewood Officials to Introduce New Camping Ordinance

Rosetta Key — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:46 +0000

Lakewood Committee Members will reportedly be introducing a new ordinance to prohibit camping on public property without a permit.

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Christie Takes Measures To Prevent Tax Increases [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:58:25 +0000

The destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy should not affect taxes for municipalities and school districts, says Governor Christie.

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Man Killed Driving Into Lakewood Building

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:12:58 +0000

A 28-year-old man is dead after crashing his car into a Lakewood assisted living facility early this morning.

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Join The American Cancer Society This Friday Night – Get Details [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:01:22 +0000

The Tides of Change Gala is this Friday Night in Lakewood

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Tent City Residents Not Evicted; Agreement Would Provide Temporary Housing

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:56 +0000

Before residents of Lakewood’s Tent City must leave the woods, they will be given housing for at least a year according to a principle agreement reached Friday.

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