Did you receive a foreclosure letter recently? If so, it may be a scam
The letter, sent from the Foreclosure Fraud Prevention in Fort Lee, warned the resident that his or her home was in danger of foreclosure, and that they should contact the company for further...
View ArticleTrenton firefighter hooks rare cubera snapper at Shore
The snappers are common in the Caribbean but rare north of Florida. TRENTON - Mike Szabo was fishing for sharks on Island Beach State Park Sunday evening when he reeled in another fish known for...
View Article3 struck by vehicle in Lakewood, 2 victims reportedly children
Accident occurred around 10 p.m. near Rt. 9 and Edgewood Court LAKEWOOD -- Little information was immediately available Monday night on an accident that sent three people to the hospital, police said....
View ArticlePortion of Route 9 closed after 'very serious' crash involving pedestrians
A portion of Route 9 will remain closed for several hours Tuesday as authorities continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash that involved three pedestrians late Monday night, police said....
View ArticleHow to build a sports superstar in 2015: The engineering of 15-year-old Josh...
He is the No. 1 rated wrestler and football player in the U.S. He has 10 specialized trainers, his own PR guy and has made incredible sacrifices. Is it all worth it? Watch video He is 15 years old,...
View ArticleWoman hit by car while crossing road with 2 children, police say
Shortly before 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor-vehicle crash involving three pedestrians in the area of Route 9 and Edgewood Court, Detective Sgt. Greg Staffordsmith said. Shortly...
View ArticleMan hospitalized after car smacks utility pole in Manchester, police say
At around 8:10 p.m., Manchester police responded to the area of Route 70 and the NJ Self Storage facility for a report of an overturned motor vehicle, Capt. Todd Malland said in a news release....
View ArticleN.J. woman beaten by home health aide files suit
The Lakewood man allegedly broke 11 of the woman's ribs after punching and kicking her An Essex Fells woman says she was punched a kicked by a home health aide last year, according to a lawsuit.Ed...
View ArticleBurlington County teen to serve as N.J. 4-H Equestrian of the Year
By Jane Meggitt for Horse News Anna Lia Sullivan, representing Burlington County, will serve as this year's 4-H New Jersey Equestrian of the Year. The 16-year-old junior at Seneca High School is a...
View ArticleMan had criminal sexual contact with girl, 13, at Six Flags, authorities say
At around 4:45 p.m., the female victim and witnesses told authorities that Ronnie U. Lacy committed an act of criminal sexual contact against the girl as he stood behind her on the line for Batman:...
View ArticleMan stabbed wife 'multiple' times before son found her, officials said
A day after being released from the hospital following a drug overdose, Arthur Haskoor, 56, was in court where prosecutors said they would seek to increase his $1 million bail in the fatal Aug. 25...
View ArticleLakewood couple bilked Medicaid, food stamp program, authorities say
Yosaf Laskin, 43, and his wife, 42-year-old Gila Neger, were each charged with theft by deception following an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and New Jersey State Comptroller's...
View ArticlePrevention and treatment key to dealing with addiction | Editorial
Here in New Jersey, 781 people lost their lives to heroin in 2014, marking the fourth straight year the total has increased, state data shows. Heroin-related deaths in the United States and...
View ArticleSix Flags Great Adventure announces 'insane' new coaster (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Six Flags Great Adventure announced it would welcome a new 4-D, free-fly coaster named Total Mayhem in 2016. Watch video JACKSON - Six Flags Great Adventure is no stranger to pushing the envelope with...
View ArticleLittle Egg Harbor official charged with possessing child porn
The vice chairman of Little Egg Harbor Township's Zoning Board of Adjustment has been charged with possession of child pornography, LITTLE EGG HARBOR - The vice chairman of the township's Zoning Board...
View ArticleJudge maintains bail for man found with Rosie O'Donnell's missing daughter
In his first court appearance before Judge Joseph L. Foster, Sheerer's lawyer, Robert L. Tarver, Jr., argued that bail should be reduced to $20,000 with a 10 percent option. TOMS RIVER -- A judge...
View ArticleHomeless man charged with burglarizing businesses
During the burglaries, which occurred overnight between Aug. 5 and Aug. 23, Alfred Oliveri targeted the cash registers, authorities said. BRICK TOWNSHIP -- A homeless man was arrested on charges he...
View Article$4.3M Pick 6 lottery ticket is sold at supermarket
It's the first time anyone has matched all the winning numbers in more than 2 months A lucky lottery player hit Thursday's $4.3 million Pick 6 jackpot. (New Jersey Lottery) For only the fourth time...
View ArticleShore towns, beachgoers hoping for fitting end to 'record' summer
Jersey Shore towns are hoping Labor Day Weekend will provide a fitting end to a "record" season. Perhaps when Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty temporarily halted all incoming traffic from Route 35 one day in...
View ArticleFree wifi now available on the sand at Seaside Park Beach
Currently, the service will be offered between Decatur Avenue and North Street on the sand and the boardwalk, according to the borough's website. Looking to connect with those who can't disconnect...
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