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12/17/2025

🚔 A local man was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to break into vehicles in a school parking lot — and then running from officers. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/man-arrested-after-car-break-ins-at-high-school/

12/16/2025

Despite the cold December air, families bundled up outside the Ocean County Administration Building for a heartwarming tradition that brought smiles, music, and holiday magic to hundreds of faces. 🎄

  TOMS RIVER – The final numbers rang out in a joyful countdown: Ten. Nine. Eight, building up all the way down to One. Children’s voices rose above the cold December air. And then, in a sudden burst of light, Ocean County’s towering Christmas tree sprang to life, glowing against the early wi...

12/16/2025

🚨 Former NJ teacher’s s*x abuse case delayed after defendant fails to appear in court. Judge excused the absence, sets firm deadline and signals possible spring 2026 trial.⚖️📚

  FREEHOLD – The criminal prosecution of former Freehold Intermediate School teacher Allison Havemann-Niedrach was delayed on December 8 after the 44-year-old Jackson resident failed to appear in court for a hearing intended to determine whether the case would resolve through a plea agreement or ...

12/16/2025

WWZY 107.1 The Boss just wrapped up another unforgettable Mistletoe Rock Radiothon — and the impact was huge. 💥📻🎄

FREEHOLD — WWZY 107.1 The Boss raised more than $73,000 during its eighth annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon to benefit JBJ Soul Kitchen, a nonprofit community restaurant operated by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. The Dec. 5 fundraiser featured simultaneous live broadcasts from Freehold Raceway Ma...

12/16/2025

🛍️ Big retail news coming to Central Jersey! A major department store brand is officially heading to Freehold Raceway Mall — and it’s taking over a long-vacant anchor space that’s been empty since the pandemic. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/howell/von-maur-set-for-freehold-raceway-mall/

12/16/2025

🚨 Three men have been indicted in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager earlier this year.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – A Monmouth County grand jury has handed up a 10-count indictment against three men accused in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Long Branch resident earlier this year, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The defendants — Aiden Terlecki, 19, of Middle...

12/16/2025

🚨 A four-vehicle crash at one of Manchester Township’s busiest intersections brought traffic to a standstill and is now under probe. One driver was taken to the hospital, emergency responders rushed in, and multiple lanes were blocked . 🚑 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/four-vehicle-crash-snarls-traffic-in-manchester/

12/16/2025

🚔 Police say a 23-year-old Ocean County man was taken into custody after officers spotted unsafe driving and multiple motor vehicle violations near a busy neighborhood intersection.

LAKEWOOD – A 23-year-old Lakewood man was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop Saturday evening, police said. Lakewood police officers stopped a white 2012 Ford pickup truck around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Woodlake Manor Drive...

12/16/2025

🚨🏫 A major change could be coming to special education in Ocean County.

Right now, hundreds of local students are sent out of their home districts every day — and it’s costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year.

A proposal discussed in Trenton would shift that model dramatically, creating a centralized option right here in Toms River. Supporters say it could improve services and cut costs — but it wouldn’t be simple, and not everyone would be affected the same way.

🤔 Where would it be located?
💰 How much could districts really save?
🚍 What would this mean for families and daily transportation?

👉 Read the full story — link in the comments.

12/15/2025

🚑 Brick Township EMS/Rescue has officially elevated one of its own to a key leadership role — and it’s well deserved.

With more than a decade and a half of emergency services experience, Ryan Trapp has served on elite teams, trained fellow responders, and played a major role in special operations. Now, that dedication is being recognized with a promotion that takes effect this month.

👉 Full details on the promotion, career highlights, and what’s next are in the comments below. ⬇️

12/15/2025

🚨 Federal Sentencing in Ocean County 🚨

⚖️ A Brick Township man will spend 14 years in federal prison following a disturbing case involving the exploitation of multiple minors, according to prosecutors.

The investigation involved federal authorities and was handled as part of a nationwide effort to protect children from online exploitation.

👉 Full story below in the comments.

12/15/2025

Ocean County saw multiple New Jersey Lottery prizes of $10,000 or more. 💰

TOMS RIVER — New Jersey Lottery players in Ocean and Monmouth counties claimed several prizes of $10,000 or more during the week of Dec. 8 through Dec. 14, lottery officials said. Ocean County recorded multiple winning tickets during the period. A $10,000 prize from the $5,000 Festive Frenzy Scrat...