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Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash at Outdoor Adventures Leaves Woman Dead

Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash at Outdoor Adventures Leaves Woman Dead

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A 48-year-old woman from Genesee died after a Jeep Cherokee pulled out in front of her motorcycle on Richfield Road, according to Richfield Township police.See the Story

Teen Faces Vehicular Homicide, Assault Charges In Fatal Route 37 Crash

Auto · Toms River

Teen Faces Vehicular Homicide, Assault Charges In Fatal Route 37 Crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

TOMS RIVER — An 18-year-old Lake Hiawatha man was charged Wednesday with vehicular homicide and assault by auto for a Memorial Day weekend crash that killed a Toms River woman and injured her husband, Ocean County authorities said. Investigators allege Abel Mathukutty was driving 76 mph in a 50-mph zone when his Infiniti sedan struck a Mercedes on Route 37 eastbound around 7:25 p.m. May 24, prosecutors said. The impact forced the Mercedes into a…See the Story

Ocean County Man Facing Multiple Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop

Weapons · Jackson

Ocean County Man Facing Multiple Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OCEAN COUNTY – A Jackson man was arrested on a series of firearms and weapons charges following a traffic stop on June 10, authorities said. According to the Jackson Township Police Department, detectives from the Special Enforcement Unit pulled over a vehicle operated by Adam Williams around 4:30 p.m. for being unregistered. During the stop, investigators discovered that Williams was allegedly in possession of multiple firearms. A search of the…See the Story

Board of Education Honors Retirees

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The Livingston Board of Education recognized its retiring employees during its June 3 meeting, held in the Heritage Middle School auditorium.Manasquan · Manasquan See the Story

Wildfire in N.J. Scorches 4,200 Acres, Continues to Burn

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Smoke from the fire is affecting air quality in parts of Pennsylvania.Wildfires · New Jersey See the Story

Olivia Dunne Heats Up Jersey Shore In A Tiny Red Bikini

Olivia Dunne looks tanned and cheeky in her teeny tiny bikini! The newly-retired LSU gymnast brought some serious heat to her Instagram account when she shared a set of snaps of herself wearing a bold-colored two-piece. Dunne proved once again why she’s the highest paid NCAA star as she showcased her chiseled physique and assets in a red bikini that perfectly suited her killer curves. Article continues below advertisement Olivia Dunne Flaunts …Instagram · Mantoloking See the Story

Man Who Stole and Crashed Plane in NJ Gets Convicted and Faces More Charges

What you need to knowThe organizers of the "No Kings Day" say that this Saturday there will be a presence in 1,500 cities, such as New York and Los Angeles, the center of the national movement, among the 10 where protesters are expected to be more active.The movement will be present in 50 states of the country. However, no action is expected in Washington DC, where a large military parade will be held for the 250 years of the army, in which near…Ocean County · Ocean County Read Article

Prosecutor’s Office Concludes School Presentation Program

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer is proud to announce that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office recently has concluded this school year’s presentation programs on bullying, internet safety and the dangers of social media. Prosecutor Billhimer, along with staff from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, spoke to over 11,000 students in Ocean County during the 2024-2025 school year. Between October of 2024 and May of 20…Ocean County · Ocean County Read Article

Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Eluding, Burglary, Fraud In Ocean County

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TOMS RIVER – Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison on June 13 for eluding police and multiple burglary and fraud charges related to incidents in Brick and Stafford Townships, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Williams received a 10-year sentence for eluding and an eight-year sentence for burglary in connection with a December 16, 2021, incident in Brick Township. The bur…Brick · Brick Read Article

Abel Mathukutty Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Toms River

PARSIPPANY — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer confirmed that on June 11, Abel Mathukutty, 18, of Lake Hiawatha, was charged with Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Toms River on May 24. On that date, Mathukutty was initially charged with Leaving the Scene of […] The post Abel Mathukutty Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Toms River first appeared on Parsippany Focus.Toms River · Toms River Read Article

Six students selected to attend leadership conference

BAY HEAD — The Bay Head Board of Education honored six students who will be attending the Leadership Training Conference this summer at Tuesday night’s meeting. Lauren Galarza, math and science teacher, said during the meeting that the conference “is for students in grades seventh through high school who focus on leadership within their schools whether it be through student council or student government, sports leaders, as well as members of the…Manasquan · Manasquan Read Article

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