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Oklahoma Begins Recovery from Deadly Tornado [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:00 +0000

The death toll stands at 24 confirmed deaths from the tornado that tore up Moore, Oklahoma with 223 people injured following yesterday’s tornado that ripped through with winds of 200 mph. State medical examiner spokeswoman Amy Elliot says she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. Authorities said initially [...]

Obama: Oklahoma Needs Everything "Right Away" [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:58 +0000

President Obama spoke about the Oklahoma tornado and said that “Americans from every corner of this country will be right there” to support the residents of Moore for as long as their recovery takes. Speaking from the White House, Obama stressed that “Oklahoma needs to get help right away in wake of devastating tornado.” [...]

Sammy Owners Face Animal Cruelty Charges

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:54 +0000

A Brick husband and wife accused of animal cruelty face the judge.Â The Star Ledger reports hundreds of people wearing green “Justice For Sammy” T-shirts showed up to the arraignment of Keith and Shauna Morgan, who left their cocker spaniel now named SammyÂ in a trash bag, causing serious injuries to the 15-year-old dog. Doctors [...]

Joint Base Cancels Fourth Of July Activities

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:23:27 +0000

The sequester has another casualty – the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. According to the Joint Base Public Affairs Office, the event, including fireworks, entertainment, food and activities, is cancelled for this year in accordance with the Department of Defense’s recent announcement requiring most civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in [...]

Toms River Hospital Blames Obamacare, Sequester For Layoffs

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:04 +0000

Budget cuts and changes to health care plans send 68 workers at Community Medical Center to the unemployment line.Â The Asbury Park Press says the Toms River facility, which employs 2,600, eliminated 85 positions including management, administrative and clinical workers. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Bloom in a statement says the affected employees can receive [...]

Word of the Day – Filial

Lauren Bigica — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:13 +0000

Today’s word of the day is: Filial Dictionary.com defines filial as: adjective of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter: filial obedience. noting or having the relation of a child to a parent. Genetics. pertaining to the sequence of generations following the parental generation, each generation being designated by [...]

How to Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:52 +0000

In New Jersey’s hour of need help came from around the country. It could be said it’s our turn to “pay it forward.” State officials in Oklahoma say the best way you can help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation. Sending toys and clothing, while well-meaning, often [...]

Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5074995"] Anyone who’s seen their dog try to drink all the water shooting out of a sprinkler knows just how mesmerizing some animals find those machines. We don’t blame them. One of the great joys of being a kid in the summertime is running through sprinklers. And there are so many different ways to [...]

Buono Tells Voters: It's BWOH'-noh, Not Bono in New Ad [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:01 +0000

Name recognition is a problem plaguing the Democrat who wants to challenge New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in November. So Sen. BarbaraÂ Buono the candidate with the often-mispronounced name, has a new web ad telling voters who she is … and is not. In the ad starting Monday, Buono tells voters it’s not Boh-NOH’, as [...]

Cautiously Optimistic Outlook For Economy

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:22 +0000

Amidst all of the doom and gloom there are some positive prediction for our economy, especially in housing and some job fields. Speaking to the Monmouth Ocean Development Council on Friday, TD senior economist James Marple had a cautiously optimistic approach towards the economy. He notes while recovery is still slower than many would like, [...]

Word of the Day – Muliebrity

Lauren Bigica — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:49:38 +0000

Today’s word of the day is Muliebrity Dictionary.com defines muliebrity as: noun womanly nature or qualities. womanhood. Do you know anyone who has muliebrity?

Fog Covers Much of New Jersey

Dan Alexander — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:54 +0000

The week starts off with fog covering many of New Jersey’s roads. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for much of the state except Atlantic, Cape May and Bergen counties until 8 a.m. for visibility of less than a quarter mile. Meteorologist Alan Kasper expects the fog to give way to [...]

Connecticut Train Derailment Causes Commuter Nightmare

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:25 +0000

Two commuter trains collided just outside Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday evening, damaging the tracks and snarling travel in the Northeast. Here’s a look at what commuters can expect Monday, as the work week gets under way, and beyond. AMTRAK SERVICE PROBLEMS: Amtrak says its Acela Express and Northeast Regional Service between New York and New [...]

Tanning Mom Patricia Krentcil Releases Video For Rap Song [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:22 +0000

New Jersey’s Tanning Mom has released a video for her rap sing “It’s Tan Mom.” In a video first released by TMZ, which calls it “quite possibly the worst video ever,” the Nutley mom wears leopard skin, two different bikinis, a platnium blonde wig and a black wig as she gyrates with two male models. [...]

"Field of Flags" in Manahawkin Honors America's War Dead

Tom Mongelli — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:36 +0000

To mark Memorial Day, Southern Regional High Schoolers in Manahawkin are making 6,706 small sacrifices – one for each American military service member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan. The teen, in what has become a Memorial Day tradition, is creating a Field of Flags by planting one 12″x18″ replica of the Stars [...]

Preferred Company

Meghan Oleske — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:34 +0000

Listen to Preferred Company with Joel Markel and Marianne every Monday at 10AM following Bob & Marianne in the Morning for your chance to discuss Home Healthcare and the Nursing Industry and to win great prizes!

BlueClaws Ticket Window

Meghan Oleske — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:23 +0000

Listen to Bob & Marianne in the Morning on Monday’s for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets with the BlueClaws Ticket Window powered by Clayton Masonry Center!

Leave 'Em Laughin' Friday

Meghan Oleske — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:04 +0000

Call Bob & Marianne at 9:30AM on Leave ‘Em Laughin’ Friday and be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets to Marquee Cinemas on Route 37 in Toms River!

Song of the Day

Meghan Oleske — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:02 +0000

Listen to Bob & Marianne in the Morning with Bob & Marianne for the Song of the Day for your chance to win a WOBM AM mug and $25 in scratch off lottery tickets!

Man Stabbed At Seaside Heights Restaurant

Jill Bartlett — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:37:54 +0000

A 32-year-old man from Bayville was stabbed in Hemingway’s Cafe in Seaside Heights just before midnight on Saturday. The stabbing took places after a “verbal altercation” between two customers Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd tells the Ocean County SIgnal The unidentified victim was stabbed in the lower abdomen and was taken to Jersey [...]