Meet the newest member of the Sheriff's Office K-9 unit (PHOTOS)
Gunner, a black Labrador retriever, is highly trained in narcotics and will be primarily used to assist in narcotics investigations. FREEHOLD -- The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office announced Monday a...
View ArticleFatal house fire in Wall caused by improper disposal of smoking materials,...
Joel Coutinho, 53, was the sole occupant of the home on Vine Street, which police have said went up in flames at around 1 a.m. on Sunday. WALL TWP. -- A house fire in West Belmar that left a...
View ArticleN.J. troopers share 'warrior ethos' with wounded soldiers | Di Ionno
State Police host special event for injured military Gary McWhorter answers the question without a blink of hesitation. "November 28th, 1971," said the former New Jersey State trooper. That was the...
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4 N.J. farmers' markets worth a late September visit
West Windsor, Trenton, and Downtown Toms River all have open-air markets that will remain open through October and November. WEST WINDSOR COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET This market welcomes 15 farms and 11...
View ArticleCaller tells 911 he's 'raisin' hell' before Brick cops shoot, kill man
According to 911 recordings obtained by NJ Advance Media through an open records request, a man called 911 that evening and hung up. Read the transcript of what happened next when the dispatcher...
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Drought watch issued for 12 counties, 6 million people as N.J. water worries...
Without any rain, reservoir levels have fallen below normal, spurring fears of the state's first drought in a decade. A drought watch has been issued in parts of 12 New Jersey counties, encompassing...
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Art Kamin, dedicated journalist who served on Rutgers board of trustees, dies...
Born in South River, Mr. Kamin was an immigrant baker's son who rose to become president and editor of the Daily and Sunday Register of Shrewsbury. Arthur Z. KaminPhoto courtesy of Blair Kamin RED...
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Feds question $770K in Sandy costs in Asbury Park
The city's chief financial officer, however, said additional documentation has been filed that backs up that spending. ASBURY PARK -- A federal audit made public on Wednesday raises questions about...
View ArticleQUIZ: How well do you know Asbury Park's most famous landmarks?
We zoomed in on some of the city's historic sights. How many can you name? So, you think you know Asbury Park inside and out? Put your knowledge to the test with our macro photo quiz! See if you can...
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Fall into this week's NJ.com News Quiz
Were you paying attention to local news this week? As the calendar turns to autumn, it's time for another NJ.com New Quiz. There are no mentions of pumpkin spice or fall leaves here; just seven...
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New Jersey Zombie Walk lives again: 5 things to know
Shuffling ghouls will descend upon the boardwalk in Asbury Park on Oct. 3 Watch video Instead of a zombie funeral, there will be a zombie resurrection in Asbury Park this October. At a city council...
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4 ways for food lovers to celebrate fall's arrival in N.J.
This weekend's menu for fun includes the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Fest, Golden Nugget Craft Beer Fest and more. Watch video RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FEST This early fall gathering returns from noon...
View ArticleSandy victims need help to get banks off their backs | Di Ionno
Bills pending in Trenton to stop foreclosures Debra and Steve Corrado's home in the Silverton section of Toms River, is stranded high its foundation, unlivable. They're waiting for their third...
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1 dead, 2 critical after ATV crash in Millstone
A 23-year-old man was killed and two were critically injured Friday night when the ATV on which they were riding crashed, State Police said. A 23-year-old man was killed and two were critically...
View ArticleMiddletown holds annual fall festival (PHOTOS)
The event features activities for all ages including games, hayrides, food courts, craft fair and live entertainment. MIDDLETOWN -- As summer slips away fall festivals are in full swing throughout the...
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Cop hospitalized after woman bites officer, and refuses to let go, police say
Jennifer Loughlin, 25, of Aberdeen, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, Chief John Powers said. Several officers responded Saturday night to Hawthorne Street in the...
View ArticleOysters not the only thing on tap at Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival (PHOTOS)
About 20,000 people came out to the White Street parking lot in downtown Red Bank for the Guinness Oyster Festival. RED BANK -- Frank "Mo" Moreca made the trip down from Hudson County to this Jersey...
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NJ Lottery reveals where pair of $1M tickets were sold
One was sold in Central Jersey, the other in South Jersey A pair of tickets sold about 100 miles apart for the weekend's Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are worth $1 million apiece. The lucky...
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Deal Lake finally scheduled for post-Sandy dredging
The Deal Lake Commission had pushed for the project to go another seven blocks further west to Asbury Park High School but that would have cost more than what was available in grant money. ASBURY PARK...
View Article20 people indicted as part of Bayshore heroin ring
Dubbed "Operation Family Tides," the 10-month investigation by several county and local law enforcement agencies revealed the members obtained large quantities of heroin in raw undiluted form and then...
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