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MAILBAG: Thank You Assemblyman Schnall for Choosing Courage and Conscience

Thank you, Rabbi Schnall, for the courage you showed in voting in favor of Bill A6310. The Lakewood community has benefited tremendously from the contributions...

WATCH: Lakewood Shomrim Tracks Criminal Suspect Until Police Arrest

Dramatic footage released by Lakewood Shomrim shows the tense moments when they busted a shoplifter at Foodex on Thursday and followed the suspect until...

New Rate Increase Could Add Nearly $20 a Month to New Jersey Water Bills

New Jersey American Water is seeking approval for a new round of rate increases that, if granted, would raise monthly bills for millions of...

Ocean County Unveils America 250 Website Ahead of 250th Anniversary of U.S. Founding

Ocean County has officially launched its America 250 website, marking the start of a countywide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding...

Shomrim Honors Volunteers and Public Safety Partners at Member Appreciation Event

Community leaders, law enforcement officials and families gathered Tuesday night as Shomrim of Lakewood hosted a Member Appreciation Event recognizing the volunteers and partner...

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Blasts Council Proposals, Vows Vetoes Over Patronage Concerns

At a contentious Township Council meeting, Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick slammed a series of council-backed proposals, accusing the council majority of advancing measures...

Jackson Township Awarded $204K Federal Grant for Roadway Safety Planning

Jackson Township has been awarded $204,000 through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, funding that local officials say will...

Lakewood Man Pleads Guilty After Allegedly Beating Infant Daughter To Death

A Lakewood man has admitted responsibility in the death of his three-month-old daughter. Ruben Santiago, 36, pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated manslaughter before Superior Court...

Lakewood Township Committee Set to Approve $300K Shuttle Liaison Project, Add New Traffic Coordination Role

The Lakewood Township Committee is expected to approve spending $300,000 on a shuttle bus liaison project, along with the creation of an additional $25,000...

LAKEWOOD: Two Hospitalized After Serious Crash On Lanes Mill Road

Two people were hospitalized Wednesday evening following a serious three-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Lanes Mill Road in Lakewood.  The crash occurred along Lanes Mill...