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Seaside Heights – Memorial Day 2013 Guide

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:23 +0000

If you’re looking for information about Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) 2013 at the beach and boardwalk of Seaside Heights, then check out this guide with details including a list of open businesses, beach hours, fees and live progress of the boardwalk reconstruction!

The Party's Over at F-Cove

Rosetta Key — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:53:13 +0000

Do not expect to see wild boat parties or DJs blasting music from barges in two man-made lagoons in Ocean County anymore. This weekend’s trial opening of the F-Cove and Trader’s Cove, located in the middle of a federal wildlife preserve in Brick, means that visitors will have to be on their best behavior. Brick [...]

First Oklahoma Tornado Funeral Today [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:48 +0000

The first of the funerals is scheduled today following the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma It will be for 9-year-old Antonia Candelaria, one of seven children who died at a destroyed elementary school. Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis says he’ll propose an ordinance to require all new homes to have storm shelters. President Barack Obama travels [...]

Interview Skills Lacking Among College Grads [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:16:02 +0000

The newer generation seems to be a bit too casual at job interviews. Hiring managers across the country have plenty of tales of recent college graduates performing poorly during an interview, sometimes in astonishing fashion. According to Jaime Fall with HR Policy Association, more and more potential employees are using their smartphones during the interview [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Could Cost $2 Billion [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:35:15 +0000

The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. Spokeswoman Calley Herth tells The Associated Press that the early tally of damages is based on visual assessments of an extensive damage zone stretching more than 17 [...]

How to Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:52 +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.” The Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster emphasizes the best way to help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation. “Please support these rescue and [...]

NJ Tornadoes Aren't Uncommon [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:32 +0000

A tornado the size and magnitude of the one that rocked Oklahoma this week has never been seen in New Jersey, according to records and anecdotal accounts, but the Garden State is not immune to twisters. Plenty have touched down; some caused damage and even death, while others barely made a mark. New Jersey State [...]

Is Statewide All-Day Kindergarten a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:05 +0000

Is it a good idea to offer full-day kindergarten statewide in New Jersey? It could help curb day care costs for struggling parents and it could give kids the academic challenges they need to succeed later in life. In the Garden State, Assemblywoman Connie Wagner is sponsoring a bill that would create a task force [...]

Oklahoma Begins Recovery from Deadly Tornado [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

Rescue workers are double checking storm shelters and damaged property to check for survivors of the tornado that may be trapped as Moore, Oklahoma begins its recovery from yesterday’s 200 MPH tornado. At an afternoon press conference Fire Chief Gary Bird said fresh teams would search the whole community at least two more times to [...]

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. [...]

One Winning Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In Florida

Dan Alexander — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:44 +0000

Lottery luck will not strike New Jersey for a second time in 24 hours as the one winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Florida Saturday night’s winning numbers were: 10,13, 14, 22, 52 and the Powerball 11.The jackpot has an annuity value of $590 million with a cash value of $376 million. CNN reports the [...]

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Tinton Falls

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:57:15 +0000

As the Powerball jackpot grows to record levels, a winning ticket for Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot with an annuity value of $190 million was sold in Tinton Falls. The other was sold in Virginia. The winning numbers were: 11-15-35-43-49, Mega Ball: 41. Each winning ticket is worth $95 milllion. New Jersey Lottery officials say [...]

Kai The Hitchhiker Remains In Philly Jail Following Arrest [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker remains in a Philadelphia jail awaiting a trip back to Union County to face murder charges. The internet sensation, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, was arrested at Philadelphia’s Greyhound bus terminal early Thursday night trying to make his way to Georgia. Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow told the [...]

Jet Star Leaving, New Ride Coming [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:56 +0000

On the same day workers began removing the Jet Star roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean, Casino Pier officials in Seaside Heights announced a new amusement for summer 2013. “The Superstorm” should be open to riders by Independence Day. The thrill ride, aimed at older children and adults, has already been assembled. “The ride is [...]

Sandy-Debris a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes, NJ Officials Warn [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 +0000

State officials are voicing concern that all of the debris left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy more than 6 months ago could provide additional breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus. “We’re concerned about these being potential areas where stagnant water can collect and therefore create habitat for breeding mosquitoes. We [...]

Joint Base Missing Teen Found In Southampton

Dan Alexander — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:33:25 +0000

A missing 13-year-old girl from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been found safe. Joint Base Facebook page posted that she was located near the Red Lion State Police Barracks in Southampton walking along Route 206. She is in good health and has been reunited with her family. Snodgrass was last seen getting off her [...]

How Many in NJ Support Dune Reconstruction Efforts? [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:19:26 +0000

Waterfront homeowners are not as selfish with their view as many previously thought. A new poll from Monmouth University in partnership with the Jersey Shore Foundation and the Urban Coast Institute finds as many as 8 in 10 shore residents support dunes, even if it means giving up their million dollar views of the water. [...]

Governor Christie Undergoes Lap-Band Stomach Surgery [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:02:19 +0000

Governor Chris Christie confirms that he has had lap band surgery in an effort to lose weight. “I’ve struggled with this issue for 20 years,” he tells the New York Post. “For me, this is about turning 50 and looking at my children and wanting to be there for them.” Spokesman spokesman Michael Drewniak also confirmed [...]

Drivers Reveal Top Excuses Given To Police Officers [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:10:31 +0000

Ignorance tops the list of most popular excuses used by drivers when trying to get out of a traffic ticket. According to an Insurance.com survey of hundreds of drivers nationwide, folks would say almost anything to avoid a fine. The top responses reflected a driver’s “lack of information,” like being new to the area or [...]

3 More Marathon Suspects in Custody [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:48 +0000

Three suspects have been arraigned in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing for removing a backpack and laptop from Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s dorm at U Mass Dartmouth. Nineteen-year-old Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both of New Bedford, Mass. were arraigned and held on voluntary detention. Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge, Mass. was arraigned separately and held without [...]