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The man wrote the names of two school officials on bullets, according to reports.
Atlantic County prosecutors said the officer secretly recorded a female prisoner and shared videos on SnapChat.
The free monthly gathering at the Lacey Branch is open to older LGBTQIA+ adults and does not require registration.
Candidates discussed hotels, affordability and how to keep Ocean City as "America's greatest family resort."
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, so the celebration of Mexican heritage and culture starts this weekend in New Jersey.
Here's where you bargain hunters can shop on May 2 and 3.
The county program will help towns expand July 4 traditions and add concerts, parades, drone shows and other events.
The fire was contained to an outbuilding, offficials said.
A free public reception is set for May 2 at the Ocean County Library's Lacey Branch in Forked River.
All four Democratic candidates qualified and agreed to appear at Stockton University in Galloway.
The teachers were nominated by students to win Applebees' Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.
A former corrections officer was sentenced after admitting he smuggled drugs, nicotine and phones into jail.
The spending plan rose to $125 million after grants and a $3 million donation were added, with no change to taxes.
The man, a former assistant prosecutor, admitted taking more than $60,000 for legal services he couldn't provide, authorities said.
Police said a township narcotics investigation ended April 24 with arrests of a Waretown woman and Barnegat man.
More than 60 people attended an April 22 forum as Lacey Township continued its YMCA community needs assessment.
The contractors were shocked when their metal ladder touched electrical supply lines, authorities said.
Ocean City Theatre Company said its 2026 summer offerings span musical theater, improv, singing and dance.
The property is listed for sale at $5.7 million.
Police said officers arrested Kevin Gallagher on a warrant and recovered methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a knife.
