Toms River, NJ|News|
Measles Case Reported In Ocean County: State Officials
The state Department of Health said authorities were working to determine who might have been exposed to the person.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
- Brick, NJ
My email is karen.wall@patch.com and I welcome your questions, concerns and news tips. I do my best to answer all reader emails. I cover Brick, Toms River, Manchester, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, and Lakewood and do my best to keep readers informed on what's happening in their towns. I have been with Patch full-time since July 2014 but have more than 35 years in journalism, including 20 years at the Asbury Park Press. I love sports and fishing (and yes, I bait my own hook); I was the editor of Hook, Line & Sinker for four years. I have lived at the Jersey Shore since August 1979, with the exception of my college years and an 18-month stint in Northern California. I'm a Brick Township High School graduate and have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
'They're Not For Us. Go Go Go': Fatal Route 37 Crash Trip 'Filmed For Clout', Prosecutor Says
Videos shared on Snapchat show the 3 in the car mocking police as they sped along Routes 35 and 37 before the March crash, officials said.
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Howell, NJ|News|
'I'm Still The Same Person': Howell Teen Aims To Help Cancer Patients Feel Acceptance
Riley Risden says friends treated her differently after her leukemia diagnosis; she wants people to see patients as the person they know.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
2 Passengers Charged, Driver Ordered Held In Route 37 Crash That Killed Young Toms River Couple
Ryan Rivera and Jake Beauchamp are charged, Carlos Martinez was ordered held for trial in the fatal March crash after they sped from police.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
SummerFest Concert Canceled In Brick; See The New Schedule
The continuing threat of storms has prompted the cancellation.
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Brick|News|
3 Beaches Under Swimming Advisories In NJ
The bay beaches had high levels of bacteria as of the most recent tests.
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Brick|News|
Brick Police Officer Named In NJ Police Discipline Report
The New Jersey Attorney General's office released its annual Major Discipline report for law enforcement officers across the state.
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Brick|News|
8 Beaches Under Swimming Advisories Along The Jersey Shore
Water samples from the sites were being retested to determine whether the advisories will continue or swimming will be barred temporarily.
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Manchester, NJ|News|
New Barriers, Increased Police Patrols At Heritage Minerals To Deter Trespassers In Manchester
Manchester police said additional measures have been taken to keep people out of the privately owned site that has seen several fatalities.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
See, Tour NJ's Historic Tall Ship As It Sails Up The Toms River For A Visit
The A.J. Meerwald, an oyster schooner, will be open to the public for tours. See the schedule.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Manchester Summer Concert Series Kicks Off At Harry Wright Lake Park
Head out to enjoy free concerts at the lake this summer. Shuttle buses will be available.
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Howell, NJ|News|
Composting Workshop Offered In Howell
Howell Township residents can learn how to compost in their backyards to reduce waste and nourish their gardens.
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Manchester, NJ|News|
Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Manchester, Toms River
The tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service.
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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Power Outage Affecting Point Pleasant, Brick Homes Continues
Point Pleasant residents with medical needs requiring electricity can call the department's non-emergency number, police said.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Social Security Office Closed For Months Reopens In Ocean County
Renovations at the office had kept it shuttered for more than eight months.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Driver In Fatal Route 37 Crash In Toms River Was Urged To Stop, Passenger Claims
The affidavit filed against a Toms River teen says investigators believe that passenger was driving at the start of the March incident.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
New Baby Giraffe Welcomed At Six Flags Great Adventure Safari
The new baby is expected to be seen in the safari exhibit in the coming weeks, park officials said.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Schools Officials Rip NJDOE Over Budget Comments, Blast 'Politically Driven' Aid Formula
The NJDOE called Toms River's refusal to adopt its budget deeply concerning; the district says the "deep concern" is NJ's unfair funding.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Transformer Issue Knocks Out Power In Toms River: Sheriff
The non-emergency number at the Toms River Police Department also is not working, the Ocean County Sheriff's Department said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
9 Killed In NJ Crashes Over Deadly Fourth Of July Weekend
Most of the crashes happened on Sunday, according to New Jersey State Police.
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