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Christie To Discuss Lautenberg Succession Plan [LIVE VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:36:54 +0000

Governor Chris Christie holds a press conference at the Statehouse regarding a timeline of naming a successor to the late Senator Frank Lautenberg. Watch the press conference live beginning at 1:30 p.m. [button href="http://new.livestream.com/GovChristie/events/2152951" title="Watch Governor Christie's Press Conference" align="center"] Source: Christie To Discuss Lautenberg Succession Plan [LIVE VIDEO]

Bob Levy Broadcast Center Dedicated in Toms River

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:37 +0000

The new Bob Levy Broadcast Center was dedicated on Friday morning. Located on the fourth floor of Townsquare Media’s headquarters at 8 Robbins Street in downtown Toms River, the center houses the studios of 94.3 The Point WJLK-FM, 105.7 The Hawk WCHR-FM, 92.7 WOBM-FM, WOBM AM 1160/1310 as well as the WOBM Newsroom. The Broadcast [...]

What Day Does Casino Pier Open?

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:25:03 +0000

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many questions are being asked about the status of Jersey Shore businesses and attractions, namely: will they be open for the summer season? For the iconic Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, the answer appears to be yes. During a recent conversation, Casino Pier Operations Manager Lou Cirigliano gave an update [...]

Where to Get a Flu Shot in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:00:11 +0000

While we are currently experiencing a flu epidemic in Monmouth and Ocean counties, there is still time to get the flu vaccine at a location near you. Most major pharmacies in Monmouth and Ocean counties are offering flu shots to help prevent the influenza virus. People are also encouraged to contact their physician’s office for [...]

Superintendent Says No Taxpayer Dollars Used To Create Candidate Flyer

Dan Alexander — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:49:12 +0000

Toms River School Superintendent Frank Roselli says “no taxpayer dollasrs” were used to create a flyer promoting a fundraiser for 3 Toms River school board candidates. A parent contacted school administration officials and WOBM News via email her concerns that a flyer posted “in an open area in the 1144 Hooper Avenue daycare” (the offices [...]

School Board Candidates Flyer Causes Concern

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:39:10 +0000

A flier for three Toms River School Board candidates is creating some concern for one parent and the school’s superintendent says there is an investigation into the incident. In a letter obtained by WOBM news, a resident is concerned the flier for tonight’s fundraiser at Club Karma in Seaside Heights was printed and handed out [...]

NJ Small Business Owners Get Advice from Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:02:13 +0000

Current and interested small business owners were given a chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from state government and get advice from Lt Governor Kim Guadagno. The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone, and the New Jersey Business Action Center hosted the event at the historic Strand Theater Wednesday night. [...]

NJ Utility Companies Could Face Steep Fines for Power Delays [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:01:53 +0000

Last year, New Jersey was hammered by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and a freak October ice storm that caused widespread and prolonged power outages throughout the state. The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held several hearings to find out what problems needed to be addressed in order to avoid a repeat of the hardships caused by those devastating storms. Yesterday, Governor Chris Christie announced he’s proposing legislation that holds public utility companies responsible for their performance during natural disasters, including significant financial penalties.

Chris Christie and Cory Booker Become Verbal Sparring Partners [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:53:03 +0000

In Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention, Newark Mayor Cory Booker told a crowd that if more Democrats turned out to vote in New Jersey’s 2009 gubernatorial election, “the world wouldn’t know who (Chris) Christie is.” Asked if he thinks the statement might have been Booker’s opening salvo in an effort to unseat him next year, Governor Christie seemed unfazed.

Do You Know Who's Running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:40:28 +0000

With the fall election only a couple of months away, a new Quinnipiac University poll finds Democratic incumbent U.S.Senator Bob Menendez has a commanding lead over Republican challenger Joe Kyrillos. Pollster Mickey Carroll says the survey shows “fifty to forty – Quinnipiac numbers say Menendez is ahead – and that’s a pretty good place to [...]

NJ Drivers Can 'Skip the Trip' to Motor Vehicle Commission to Renew Licenses [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:30:33 +0000

Some New Jersey drivers will soon be able to skip the trip to renew their driver’s licenses. The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is poised to begin processing driver’s license and non-driver ID renewals by mail. Beginning with documents that expire in November 2012, customers born on or before December 1, 1964 will be able to [...]

1 in 3 New Jerseyans Struggling to Survive

David Matthau — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:18:40 +0000

A new report finds more Jersey families are having a tough time making ends meet than anyone might have imagined. Dr. Stephanie Halpin, the Director of the New Jersey DataBank at Rutgers, has authored a new report called ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – which was commissioned by the United Way of Northern [...]

Defending Champion Giants Fall to Cowboys in Opener [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:46:19 +0000

The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the Giants, and when they got it Wednesday night, they were relentless in a 24-17 victory that really wasn’t that close. “We executed on offense and defense when we needed to,” Tony Romo said after throwing for three touchdowns and 307 yards. “We put [...]

New Scams Targeting Seniors in Ocean County

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:46:05 +0000

Those scammers are at it again, targeting senior citizens. This time? It’s health and medical insurance schemes. Officials and authorities in Ocean County are warning everyone to be extra careful. The phone rings and its someone claiming to be from an insurance company. They say they need to update your medical card, but first [...]

Teens Implicated in Forked River Car Wallet Theft

Rosetta Key — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:24:04 +0000

Three southern Ocean County teens are implicated in the theft of a wallet and making over $000 dollars in illegal credit card purchases. Lacey Township Police say the wallet was stolen from a car parked in the driveway of a Forked River home on Steuben Avenue on August 17th. 19-year-old Edward Vanderbilt of Barnegat [...]

Pirates to Invade Barnegat Saturday

Rosetta Key — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:23:13 +0000

As you drive along Route 9 in the area of Bay Avenue in Barnegat this Saturday, you’ll notice a huge Pirate Ship blocking the Town’s main drag to celebrate a very special annual event. Barnegat is hosting Pirates Day, which recognizes the key role its town fathers played during the Revolutionary War. Gerry Thompson of [...]

U.S. Worse Off Now Than in 2009, Says Romney

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:59:00 +0000

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is pointing the country’s $16 trillion debt and the millions of people who rely on food stamps as proof that Americans aren’t better off than they were four years ago. Stopping at a pizza shop Wednesday in West Lebanon, N.H., Romney said “the American people are not doing better.” He [...]

Chris Christie Takes Action To Protect Jerseyans From Power Outrages

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:01:48 +0000

Last year, a tropical storm and a freak October ice storm hit the Garden State causing lengthy power outages that displaced thousands of New Jerseyans for days on end, some for more than a week. Wednesday afternoon, Governor Chris Christie proposed legislation aimed at providing for increased penalties and preparedness requirements for public utilities to [...]

Jersey Sierra Club Boss Blasts NJ DEP

David Matthau — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:32:45 +0000

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has held a hearing today, as part of a plan to petition the EPA to change the way air pollution is monitored in the Garden state, because over the past couple of years, data indicates pollution levels have dropped. But the head of the Jersey Chapter of the [...]

Sayreville Teen On Party Bus Hits Head, Dies [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:22:44 +0000

A teenager on his way to a Sweet 16 party was killed after he put his head out of the emergency hatch of a double-decker bus and hit the underside of a Fort Lee highway overpass, police said. Sayreville resident Daniel Fernandez, 16, was among 65 teenagers aboard the bus Friday night as it crossed the [...]