Tuskegee Airman, Congressional Gold Medal winner George Watson dies
During his 26 years of service in the U.S. Army Air Corp., he was assigned to stations in Germany, England, Turkey, Iran and McGuire Air Force Base LAKEWOOD - George Watson Sr. of Lakewood, one of the...
View ArticleLakewood fraud probe widens: More arrests expected, authorities confirm
The prosecutor's office wouldn't confirm the number, which an attorney said could be 10-12 LAKEWOOD -- Up to 10 or more residents are expected to be hit with benefits fraud charges, according to a...
View Article172 new corrections officers from 18 counties sworn in (PHOTOS)
The members of Class 240 were sworn in during a ceremony Thursday TRENTON -- New Jersey's Department of Corrections welcomed 172 new officers into its ranks Thursday. The members of Class 240 were...
View Article11 things to know about Lakewood, suddenly the newsiest town in N.J.
Lakewood recently has been dealing with some major issues related to the burgeoning increase in the Orthodox Jewish community there.
View ArticleWATCH: Take a 360 degree ride on the famous Seaside Heights Sky Ride
Experience Seaside Height's famous Sky Ride in 360 degree video. Watch video SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- Take a virtual ride with us on the famous Sky Ride on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. We clamped a 360...
View ArticleDay-by-day Jersey Shore holiday weekend forecast: Sun, storms, rip currents
Vacationers and day-trippers heading to the Jersey Shore during the Fourth of July weekend may have to cope with some clouds and raindrops at the start of the holiday weekend Vacationers and...
View ArticleLakewood rabbis respond to fraud arrests: 'This is not a grand conspiracy'
The Lakewood Vaad said it was "saddened beyond words" by the arrests. LAKEWOOD -- The arrests of 14 Lakewood residents since Monday morning in a massive welfare fraud investigation that is expected to...
View Article$742K Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at Jersey Shore market
A market in Ocean Gate sold the lucky ticket A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $742,327 was sold for Thursday night's drawing at a food store in Ocean County. The lucky buyer made the purchase at Ocean...
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Sandy contractor charged with scamming homeowner arrested
Francis Scullion took $15,000 from the homeowner but didn't finish repairs, authorities said TOMS RIVER -- A Camden County contractor has been arrested on charges he scammed an Ocean County homeowner...
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Steamy, stormy start to Fourth of July weekend in N.J.
Saturday could bring pop-up thunderstorms before the weather improves on Sunday, forecasters say Revelers looking to get a jump on their Fourth of July weekend will have to contend with a stormy and...
View ArticleWhich N.J. beaches & parks are closed for state shutdown? Here's the list of...
Got plans? Better check (and share) to make sure they don't include something on this list.
View Article'This is crazy,' visitors call closure of state parks amid N.J. government...
Visitors were told to leave or turned away at the entrances to state parks on Saturday Those looking to get away to state beaches and parks in New Jersey for the start of the Fourth of July holiday...
View ArticlePoll: Who do you blame for the government shutdown? Vote now & see live results
The government shutdown at the strike of midnight, closing non-essential government services like state parks and DMVs. Most of the New Jersey's government functions -- including the operation of...
View ArticleParks shutdown? On a holiday weekend? Are we serious? | Di Ionno
Earlier today I posted a column about where people could go this weekend -- this Independence Day weekend, this four-day Fourth of July weekend -- to gain an appreciation for New Jersey's rich and...
View ArticleWhat we know about the 14 people charged in Lakewood benefits fraud case
The defendants are accused of underreporting their income to collect public assistance.
View ArticleMillions of N.J. trees are going to die and we're powerless to stop it
An extinction level event is slowly unfolding in New Jersey, one that will do upwards of $2.7 billion in damage and potentially dampen property values in towns across the state.
View ArticlePerson taken to hospital after boat fire, police say
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, police said. LITTLE EGG HARBOR -- A person was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after authorities responded to a boat fire in the township,...
View ArticlePrivate campgrounds step up for families miffed by state shutdown
The state shutdown left many residents boxed out of state park campgrounds. TUCKERTON -- A state shutdown resulting from a budget stalemate left those vacationing at government-run parks over the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Christie, family soak up sun on N.J. beach he closed to public
At a news conference hours later, Gov. Chris Chris Christie was asked if he got any sun Sunday. "I didn't," he said. "I didn't get any sun today." BERKELEY TOWNSHIP -- People hoping to visit Island...
View Article15 horrific animal hoarding cases that jolted N.J. in recent years
Officials in New Jersey have recovered animals from homes to farms and often under horrid conditions.
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