Plumsted

Very close margins decide the composition of school boards in nearly a dozen contested races throughout Ocean County, and Lacey Township board of ed voting stays in November. Berkeley Township - Central Regional Board of Education (Two 3-year terms): George Dohn; Denise Pavone-Wilson; Brick Township Board of Education (Three 3-year terms): John Lamela; Stephanie Wolrab; Victoria Pakala Brick Towns

A hand grenade believed to have been found in Plumsted this morning reportedly is under scrutiny by township police.

The Plumsted man accused of stabbing his wife to death before keeping police at bay outside his house for several hours Tuesday will be charged with murder and weapons possession counts.

The stabbing death of a woman in Plumsted is under investigation while her husband of 20 years is hospitalized following a nearly half-day standoff with law enforcement at their home.

A note for anyone who finds highway straightaways a temptation and curves an agility test, who thinks speed limits are suggestions, or who thinks impaired driving is a sport - Route 539 in Ocean County is not the place for it, especially during the next month.

It's white stuff on top of wet stuff, meaning a bottom-heavy mix that plows are clearing through midday. However, temperatures cascading down to about 10 degrees overnight means ice that will threaten storm drains when the big thaw begins this weekend.

Five suspects from some of the most tranquil spots in Ocean and Burlington Counties face trial on first-degree drug distribution charges involving heroin, methamphetamines and cocaine.

One of two suspects tied to a November 24th armed robbery in Plumsted is in custody and one is still evading law enforcement. Authorities have issued a photo and urge cooperation of anyone who recognizes him.

Two suspects who authorities say robbed a victim in Plumsted while holding the muzzle of a gun to his head Sunday night remain on the loose today.

A Jackson Township 21-year-old accused of attacking a 19-year-old Plumsted woman faces charges of aggravated sexual assault and burglary.