Tom Mongelli
Ocean Township Attempted-Robbery Suspects Sought
Two suspects who tried to rob the manager of a Rite-Aid in Monmouth County’s Ocean Township Monday night remain on the loose. Police are looking for your help in finding the pair.
Ocean Township Detective Lieutenant Kevin Faller says a patrol officer stopped a car speeding through the store’s parking lot on Route 35 shortly after 10 PM...
Toms River Teen Escapes Serious Injury When SUV Flips
A Toms River 18-year-old is recovering from injuries after her SUV overturned Monday afternoon in the township.
Crooked Candidates Would Be Criminals Under Shore Bill
A hole in the Hobbes Act that let a would-be mayoral candidate slip out of the grasp of federal prosecutors after Operation Bid Rig III would be sealed, if a shore-sponsored state measure becomes law.
Assembly members Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe (R-10) are introducing the bill that would raise taking a bribe on the promise of post-election favors to second- and third-degree crime status
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Debit Card Ripoff Artist Sought in Barnegat
A suspect in the fraudulent use of debit-cards is being sought in Barnegat. Township police have issued surveillance photos and are urging anyone who recognizes him to step forward.
Manchester Crash Leaves Toms River Woman Hospitalized
A Toms River 21-year-old is in stable condition following a Thursday-night car crash in Manchester.
Relieving The Pain Of Childhood Cancer, An Extended Family Keeps Growing
It takes a parent to understand the daily outpouring of energy, thought, and emotion involved in raising children. It takes a child stricken with cancer to understand how all that effort suddenly appears headed off the rails.
Brick Budget Battle: Millions in Savings, or 77 Unemployed
Tuesday night, Brick Township voters, taxpayers and members of its Township Council all get their first glimpse of the austerity budget that Mayor Steve Acropolis and Borough Administrator Scott Pezzaras have crafted.
Honors & Golf Fee Increases At Toms River Council Meeting [PHOTOS]
It was a night of honors and swearing-in at Tuesday night’s Toms River Township Council meeting as the Council voted to increase fees at the township-owner Bey Lea golf course.
Put The Bite On Puppy Mills, Says Acropolis
BRICK TOWNSHIP - The owner of a shuttered pet shop here undergoes a license hearing in the Municipal Building, charged with operating a puppy mill that sold sick animals to unsuspecting customers. Meanwhile, the Mayor aims to see that no one has a chance to repeat the problem.
Atlantic City’s Gleaming Vision Has Some Tarnish, Warns Mayor [AUDIO]
The hope of a revived, sparkling, safe and competitive Atlantic City embodied in the newly-approved Tourism District Master Plan is baseless if the city around it is neglected, says Mayor Lorenzo Langford.
Dramatic Car Fire Rescue In Barnegat [VIDEO]
BARNEGAT – A driver trapped in a burning car in the township is rescued by two daring police officers on patrol.
Toms River MUA Commissioners Will Keep Benefits During Probe
Toms River MUA commissioners on board since May 2010 or before will keep getting health benefits while the Township Council probes the agency’s standing.