Monmouth County privatizes its 2 nursing homes after years of financial losses
The county officially transferred ownership of the John L. Montgomery and the Geraldine L. Thompson care centers to separate owners one minute before the start of 2016, its target deadline for the...
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Lane closures set for I-195 in Monmouth County
State transportation officials said the alternating lane closures in both directions of the highway began on Tuesday and will continue through Friday at 5 p.m. JACKSON -- Motorists in the area of...
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'Sea smoke' provides scenic view on brutally cold morning
Some photographers braved single-digit wind chills to capture impressive pictures of the light fog over the Jersey Shore. No doubt, lots of New Jerseyans were griping about the bone-chilling...
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N.J. man charged with illegally possessing 36 machine guns
A 52-year-old Monmouth County man made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday on charges he illegally possessed 36 machine guns. TRENTONĀ - A 52-year-old Monmouth County man made his initial...
View ArticleBlizzard of '96: Relive the monster storm that buried N.J. (PHOTOS)
Photos from 20 years ago, when one of the worst blizzards in New Jersey history dumped more than 2 feet of snow, crippling the state for several days.
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'Career burglar' accused of stealing $1M from affluent homes charged with...
Tommy Earls is accused of stealing a total of $1 million in items from affluent homes, including a $5,000 bottle of high-end scotch. Tommy Earls, 55, of Neptune, remains jailed at the Monmouth County...
View Article'Tremendous' spike in N.J. gun applications after Obama speech
It varied by town, but some saw a tremendous spike in gun applications. Watch video Fear over President Obama'sĀ executive orders on firearms led to a notable surge in gun purchases and permit requests...
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Former Birdsall exec pleads guilty in huge N.J. pay-to-play scheme
The guilty plea is the latest court action stemming from an elaborate pay-to-play scheme that was the death knell for Birdsall Services Group, once one of New Jersey's most politically influential...
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Vintage photos of winter in N.J.
Astronauts suiting up for space flights was nothing compared to getting ready to go out and play in the snow back in the day. As a child, I had an avid interest in the space program. Good ol' Life...
View ArticleQuiz: How well do you know New Jersey's gun laws?
They are known as some of the most restrictive gun laws in the nation. President Obama'sĀ executive order to expand background checks for gun buyers has New Jerseyans talking aboutĀ gun regulations. New...
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Man, 63, charged with shoplifting $477 worth of women's panties
A 63-year-old Camden County man was charged with shoplifting Tuesday after he was allegedly caught shoplifting women's underwear from Victoria's Secret. EATONTOWNĀ - A 63-year-old Camden County man was...
View ArticleNew brewery ready to be trendsetter in Asbury Park
Dark City Brewing Company is scheduled to open on Main Street in Asbury Park on Friday. ASBURY PARKĀ - Dark City Brewing Company is already a trendsetter and it hasn't even opened yet - that happens...
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Light of Day 2016: 5 must-sees at huge Asbury Park music festival
The annual, enormous charity festival is again set to deliver its massive lineup of rock, pop, soul and more to New Jersey's most arts-friendly social hub ASBURY PARKĀ -- While Asbury Park's...
View ArticleBill to give DEP authority over waterfront access clears committee
The quick action by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee comes two weeks after a state appellate court panel concluded the DEP does not have the authority to require beach access for waterfront...
View ArticleEvery day, N.J. residents become U.S. citizens at this N.J. office
Every weekday at 3 p.m. in a modest Mount Laurel office, dozens of N.J. residents raise their right hands and take an oath of allegiance to become new U.S. citizens. MOUNT LAURELĀ -- Every weekday at 3...
View ArticleHave immigration raids started in N.J.? Feds, activists disagree
Early Thursday morning two United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers broke down the door of a Freehold home and took two adults without arrest warrants, said a community organizer....
View ArticleTake the 1st NJ.com weekly news quiz of 2016
It's back with a vengeance after the holiday break. Miss me? NJ.com's weekly news quiz took a couple of weeks off for the holidays. Now that it's 2016, the quiz is back with a vengeance to test your...
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N.J. man going to prison for stealing dead godfather's pension
The Tinton Falls resident stole more than $78,000 after failing to tell authorities his godfather died A 53-year-old Monmouth County man received six months in prison for stealing $78,000 in pension...
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Community mourns Deal police captain killed in off-duty car crash
Six days after Earl Alexander IV was killed in an off-duty car crash, that community on Friday turned out in droves to pay final tribute to a man who lived a short but "intense" life. ASBURY PARK --...
View ArticleHundreds of skiiers, snowboarders try to break Guinness world record
Mountain Creek was one of 164 ski resorts around the country to participate in the mass challenge event that looked to break a world record for largest multi-venue ski and the largest multi-venue...
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