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17-year-old Gabriel Saldana was predeceased by his mother, who was killed in an act of domestic violence this past January.
Officials say that the $21.5 million complex will "modernize and centralize critical public safety and County prosecutor office services."
Marie Dibella was working at a Toms River law firm when she stole more than $75,000 from a client, authorities said.
The Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off returns Oct. 4 and 5. Check out the details:
If approved, the referendum would fund roofing and HVAC replacements and upgrades at Lacey schools.
David Roary, 41, began sexually assaulting the girl when she was 12 and gave her marijuana in exchange for the acts, police say.
Matthew Robison Jr., while serving as treasurer for the Mays Landing Fire Department, stole the organization's money, authorities said.
Last year, Jonathan Howell was sentenced for endangering the welfare of a child, following sex assault allegations against the beach patrol.
Barnegat residents will soon have another option for food shopping following the store's approval by the planning board.
Shop Christmas gifts and décor, visit the Peppermint Village and even meet with Santa Claus at the six NJ Spirit Christmas locations.
The proposal to use the former Crown Bank building as a new police facility was met negatively by the building's current retail tenants.
Take a look at the local history of cranberry harvesting this fall.
Thomas Lester, 21, admitted to setting a Little Egg Harbor home ablaze in January 2024.
In a letter, attorneys for Airbnb said that two councilmen should have recused themselves on the vote for conflicts of interest.
The 11-year-old pit bull was "severely neglected" and a dead hedgehog was also found in the house after the woman left, police said.
The 17-year-old driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel prior to the early Tuesday crash, Stafford police said.
Gail Beckley, a local artist and art teacher, will display her work at the Ocean City Arts Center in October.
The 14-year-old had been in a fight with two other students before she assaulted five school employees and a cop, police said.
Local group Save LBI is celebrating the government's response to their lawsuit as an "important moment."
See the latest announcement from the Stafford Township.
