Dianne DeOliveira
Turkey Buzzard blamed in Manchester Motorcycle Crash
A turkey buzzard feeding on a deer carcass, swooped across Pasadena Road in Manchester's Whiting section, causing a motorcycle to lose control and crash Sunday afternoon, according to Township police.
Non-profit: The VA is NOT Underfunded
A nonprofit organization that provides services for homeless veterans contradicts reports that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is being underfunded.
NJ Zombie Walk in Asbury Park to be Buried
Rising costs and growing popularity will become the nails on the coffin for the annual New Jersey Zombie Walk in Asbury Park. The organizer of the free event announced on Facebook Thursday that he's cancelling it.
Another Drowning in Ocean County this week
For the second time this week in Ocean County, a person has drowned. This time a 77-year-old man was found dead in a pool at home on Radcliffe Road Thursday afternoon, according to The Lacey Reporter.
Second Public Meeting on Route 9 Study to be held in Lakewood
There's mixed emotion as to whether another study of Route 9 actually will result in improvements being made to the congested highway through Lakewood and Toms River Townships, after decades of hopes being raised.
Safety Initiative on Route 539 in Ocean County Proving Successful
If stats from Saturday's kick-off of a month-long enforcement initiative to raise safety awareness on a deadly stretch of Route 539 in Ocean County are any indication, the campaign is working.
Supermarket Chain Coming to Barnegat
Barnegat is getting an Acme, according to Township officials. The Asbury Park Press reports the supermarket chain will take over the former Genuardi's food store on West Bay Avenue that has been vacant since closing nearly four years ago.
FEMA holds Firm on September 15 Deadline for Filing Sandy Claims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appears to be sticking to its September 15, 2015 deadline for reopening Sandy claims, despite the urging of New Jersey's Congressional Delegation to extend the filing date another 90 days.
U.S. Coast Guard Property for Sale in Barnegat Light
Looking for real estate? The United State Coast Guard is auctioning off a 2.5 acre residential tract in Barnegat Light that it no longer needs to house personnel and their families.
Toms River Pressures NJDEP for Easement Information
Now that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is in charge of obtaining the remaining easements necessary for allowing work to begin on the Army Corps of Engineers stalled dune project, Toms River officials are requesting monthly progress reports on every property from Point Pleasant Beach to Barnegat Inlet.
Jackson PBA to Hold Pig Roast Fundraiser
Bring your appetite! The Jackson PBA Local 168 is holding its 16th Annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, rain or shine.
Crash in Toms River leads to Route 9 Closure and DWI and Heroin Arrests
An accused drunken driver is blamed with crashing into a utility pole on Route 9 in Toms River Tuesday night, causing extensive damage and a complete closure of the roadway at Sunset Avenue, according to authorities.