Man charged with DWI after allegedly striking woman in Middletown
The victim was still hospitalized days after crash MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP-- An Atlantic Highlands man was arrested after police said he struck a pedestrian Thursday, sending her to the hospital. Jennifer...
View ArticleIf casino vote fails, should N.J. put video lottery machines at racetracks?
A state Assemblyman said that could be a plan if next month's north Jersey casino question fails at the polls. TRENTON -- A state lawmaker has a backup plan if New Jersey voters reject next month's...
View Article6 Halloween happenings to chill you to the bone
Bring on the scarecrows, hayrides and pumpkins! Bring on the scarecrows, hayrides and pumpkins! More than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins are part of THE GLOW: A Jack O'Lantern Experience at Monmouth Park...
View Article4 men accused of stealing cooking oil from Shore sushi restaurant
The arrests came after a month-long investigation into the theft of cooking oil from Sono Sushi in Middletown. MIDDLETOWN -- Four men have been charged with stealing cooking oil from a sushi...
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Big box stores are closing. What will replace them in N.J.?
The massive properties hit the market at a time when retailers are looking to downsize. Retail real estate took a beating this year. The hits started in January when Walmart revealed plans to close...
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N.J. woman, 19, charged with DUI, manslaughter in fatal Conn. crash
Erica S. Weinman was arrested in Marlboro on a warrant A 19-year-old Monmouth County woman involved in a fatal crash in Connecticut last year has been charged with manslaughter and driving under the...
View ArticleWoman used 11-year-old son to shoplift at Kohl's, cops say
The woman directed her son to change out of his clothes and walk out of the store with clothing they hadn't purchased, authorities said MARLBORO -- An Englishtown woman used her 11-year-old son to...
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Hunterdon clerk says absentee ballot problem is corrected
The Hunterdon clerk's office responded by printing new envelopes and any ballots leaving her office after Oct. 7 have the "upgraded envelopes" that avoid the problem, Melfi said. Some absentee ballots...
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Sex offender committed lewd act in public park, police say
The Jackson man has a 1997 sex offense conviction in Monmouth County, records show. ALLENTOWN -- Borough police say the Jackson man they arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly engaged in a sex act...
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Cops looking for man who cashed fraudulent checks at 4 N.J. banks
The checks total more than $7,300 and were cashed in three towns in Monmouth and one in Ocean Police in four Shore-area towns are looking for a man who cashed fraudulent checks worth more than $7,300,...
View ArticleStudent jumps from 2nd-floor school window to avoid test, cops say
The student suffered a broken ankle after the fall, authorities said ASBURY PARK -- An Asbury Park High School student was injured when she jumped out a window to avoid taking a test Wednesday...
View ArticleN.J. naval weapons station to reportedly let civilians rent homes
Naval Weapons Station Earle says renters would have to pass two background checks COLTS NECK - Civilians might soon be able to rent a home inside Naval Weapons Station Earl. Though state Sen. Jennifer...
View ArticleFrustrated Sandy victims interrupt event to challenge Pallone on FEMA reforms
A press conference held by U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone was interrupted by several frustrated homeowners and activists. HIGHLANDS -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone's attempt Wednesday to tout legislation...
View ArticleSuspicious duffel bag in Deal prompts police investigation
The bag turned out to contain audio equipment, police said DEAL -- An abandoned duffel bag picked up by a motorist raised alarm on a street in Deal on Wednesday afternoon but it turned out to contain...
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Vintage photos of folks from N.J. in costume
It's that time of year again! When I was a boy, some children wore homemade Halloween costumes while others wore the store-bought variety - just like kids today. In my house, my parents believed we...
View ArticleBoys cross-country: NJ.com Top 20 for Thursday, Oct. 20
Here's the latest look at the top ranked teams in N.J.
View ArticleWrestling champs? Football stars? Both? 16 dual-sport athletes thriving this...
These are the standout athletes who leave it all on the gridiron...and the mat.
View ArticleBoys Soccer Top 20 for Week 6: CBA stays on top for now
Three new teams enter the Nj.com Top 20
View ArticleBoys XC: NJ.com runner rankings for Thursday, Oct. 20
Take a look at the top ranked cross-country runners in the state
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