Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Primary Election 2024: What To Know, Where To Vote
Voters are choosing between two Republican candidates to potentially fill Mayor Dan Rodrick's Ward 2 seat on the Township Council.
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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Howell, NJ|News|
Howell Primary Election 2024: What To Know, Where To Vote
A trio of Republicans are seeking the nod as the mayoral candidate. See who they are and other candidates on the ballot.
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Manchester, NJ|News|
Woman Hospitalized After Route 571 Crash In Manchester
The woman suffered serious leg injuries in the crash at the intersection of Route 70 and Route 571, Manchester police said.
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Howell, NJ|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed Mother While She Slept In Howell: Prosecutor
The mother, who was stabbed while she was sleeping, was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment but did not survive, authorities said.
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Brick|News|
Man Sleeping In Brick Park Flees Police, Sets Off Hours-Long Search
The man stole a resident's kayak and disappeared for several hours in the area of Forge Pond, Brick Township police said.
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Wall, NJ|News|
Victim In Wall Machete Attack Dies; Boyfriend Faces Murder Charge
The man charged in the attack is being held in jail pending a detention hearing, prosecutors said.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Bud Lomell, Toms River D-Day Hero, Focus Of 2 80th Anniversary Events
The Ocean County Historical Society and the Ocean County Library are hosting events about Bud Lomell, who was a hero on D-Day.
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Brick|News|
Brick Township Garage Sales, June 1-2
The following homes are anticipated to be holding garage sales this weekend, for all you bargain hunters.
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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Jersey Shore Beach Report: Break Out The Sunscreen
Sunshine should be in abundance this weekend. Here's a look at the Jersey Shore beach forecast for May 31-June 2.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
New Toms River Attorney Is Mayor's Lawyer In School Matter: Official
Donald F. Burke, hired to litigate the Ciba Geigy settlement, is representing Dan Rodrick before the Middletown school board, Patch learned.
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Brick|News|
Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, $333K Seized From Brick Man's Home: Prosecutor
The man also had more than 5 pounds of marijuana and THC products, illegally, the prosecutor's office said.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Swimming Advisory Lifted For Ocean County Beach
A bay beach had been listed with a swimming advisory by the state Department of Environmental Protection due to high fecal counts.
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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Point Pleasant Beach Receives $2K Sustainable Jersey Grant
The grant funds efforts to raise community awareness and improve sustainability efforts.
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Howell, NJ|News|
Howell School Receives $2K Sustainable Jersey Grant
The grant funds the kickoff of a program to plant 10,000 trees, officials said.
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Brick|News|
Brick Awarded $5M In Federal Funds For Zero-Emissions School Buses
The federal Environmental Protection Agency rebate program will help the school district replace older diesel buses, officials said.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Community Effort In Toms River Bringing Vegetables To Homeless
Just Believe, with a grant from the Toms River Elks, is supporting local Silverton Farms while helping homeless have nutritious meals.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Man Charged With Theft, Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card
The man is accused of using credit cards stolen from multiple vehicles earlier this year, Toms River police said.
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Manchester, NJ|News|
Amazon Van Goes Up In Flames On Manchester Street
There were no injuries, authorities said.
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Hardworking, Giving, Humble: Colts Neck Graduation Shoutout For Jacob
Patch is helping readers celebrate the Class of 2024. See how you can honor your graduate.
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Howell, NJ|News|
Here’s Why Giana Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad In Howell
Patch is helping readers celebrate the Class of 2024. See how you can honor your graduate.
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