Top 11 'Only in Jersey' stories from 2015
The bizarre, offbeat New Jersey stories that left you scratching you head during the year gone by.
View Article32 photos that prove some kids are really scared of Santa
Santa? Not everyone's a fan Watch video With T-minus two days until Christmas Eve, Santa's back at the North Pole putting the final touches on his annual naughty/nice list. The man in red has been...
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Authorities investigating cause of massive Holmdel house fire
The house, located on Hop Brook Lane, was nearing the end of construction and the homeowners were about two weeks away from moving in, police said. HOLMDEL -- Authorities are investigation the cause...
View ArticleFinal phase of $86 million beach replenishment kicks off
The start of the final phase of the $86 million federally funded beach replenishment project in Monmouth County was celebrated at Deal Casino on Tuesday afternoon. DEAL - The start of the final phase...
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Official urges public to speak up in shooting death of star athlete
Acting Asbury Park police Chief Anthony Salerno is urging the public to come forward if they have any information on the shooting death of Jamar Small, a former standout high school athlete. ASBURY...
View ArticleHere's how ducks, snakes, other wildlife are being fooled by warm weather
Winter has arrived in New Jersey, but it hardly feels like it. You may not be able to find Santa or Rudolph on Christmas Eve, but plenty of other animals will be frolicking about around Christmas time...
View ArticleNew craft brewery coming to Monmouth County
Construction work is underway on the future home of Jughandle Brewing Company in the Tinton Falls Centre Plaza on Asbury Avenue in Tinton Falls. TINTON FALLS - Friends Pete Artherholt and Chris...
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2 sentenced for roles in massive N.J. heroin-distribution ring
Both men, who authorities say are members of the "Britt-Young Drug Trafficking Organization," previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin. The heroin was distributed in...
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Community raising money for family of star athlete killed in Asbury Park...
The fundraiser, posted on gofundme.com, has already raised $2,400 of its $10,000 goal in one day. Jamar Small graduated from Texas Southern University in Houston with a degree in business...
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2 charged in 2011 death of man found in burning Freehold home
Ranu Sinha, 36, of Manalapan, and Ellis W. Goodson, 38, of Neptune, were charged with first-degree murder, robbery and weapons offenses. Ellis W. Goodson, 38, of Neptune was charged Wednesday in...
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Man, 79, dies after car crashes into pole in Freehold
The man was driving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra southbound on Route 9 at 12:15 p.m. when he suffered a medical emergency as he approached the intersection with Route 524, Freehold police Lt. Dean Smith...
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Vintage photos of celebrating Christmas in N.J.
Tradition is what makes the yuletide season "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," a song, FYI, written by Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963 and released that year by Andy Williams. According to...
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Worker at landmark Jersey Shore hotel stole $7K from newlyweds, police say
Stacey Gilman, 36, of Asbury Park, entered hotel rooms at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel on Ocean Avenue three times between Dec. 4 and 13, said acting police Chief Anthony Salerno. ASBURY PARK -- An...
View ArticleJon Bon Jovi, Debbie Harry and more rock Red Bank for charity (PHOTOS)
Jon Bon Jovi headlined a rollicking blend of old and young Wednesday night, as the annual HOPE charity concert returned to Red Bank RED BANK -- "Me and Bobby (Bandiera), we dye our hair gray," laughed...
View ArticleSheriff's Office K-9 dogs enjoy the holidays, too
While shoppers may be concerned about what to buy that crazed uncle or aunt, the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office doesn't want you to worry about the most important thing: safety. FREEHOLD -- It's...
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Man caught trying to carry gun into Newark airport, officials say
A West Allenhurst man was caught stashing a .45-caliber handgun inside his carry-on bag, authorities said. NEWARK - Two people have been arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport since Monday...
View ArticleWorld War II veteran finally gets his medals
Alfred Caponigro of Ocean Township enlisted in the U. S. Navy nearly 73 years ago and, almost to the day, he finally got the medals he earned while fighting in World War II. OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- Alfred...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Event in Asbury Park spreads holiday cheer with songs, food
The event at the Trinity Church Soup Kitchen featured visits from the Grinch, Frosty and Santa, live musical performances and volunteer elves, who served everything from food to hugs. ASBURY PARK --...
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Jury convicts man who claimed he was a State Trooper in 2012 armed robbery
A Keansburg man who posed as a state trooper and robbed two men in October 2012 convicted of impersonating a cop, armed robbery and other charges. FREEHOLD -- A Keansburg man who posed as a State...
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N.J. man reunited with wedding ring after losing it while fishing
A Point Pleasant man who lost his wedding ring while fishing off Long Branch earlier this month has it back on his finger. LONG BRANCH -- A Point Pleasant man who lost his wedding ring while fishing...
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