Dianne DeOliveira
Getting to and from Monmouth Park’s Haskell Invitational Sunday could be a Hassle
The 16-member Oceanport Police Department is revamping its traffic safety plan in light of more than 60,000 spectators expected to watch Triple Crown winner American Pharoah run in Sunday's Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.
Seaside Park Lifeguards Hailed Heroes for Saving a Heart Attack Victim
It was exactly one week ago today, July 22, when Seaside Park Beach Patrol Captain Mike Veracierta recalled commenting with his lifeguards about how calm and beautiful the conditions were and joking that it was going to be an "AED day." Later that afternoon, his prediction came true and Veracierta ended up using an Automated External Defribillator for the first time in his 30 years as a
Jersey Shore Hotels putting out the Welcome Mat for Sunday’s Haskell Invitational
The $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational usually attracts a large crowd to Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, but with this year's event featuring Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, hotels are putting out the welcome mat.
No Jail time for Animal Hoarder in Lakewood
A Lakewood woman accused of hoarding and abandoning about 40 dogs inside her Spruce Street home in May, has avoided going to jail after pleading guilty to two counts of animal cruelty Thursday, according to The Lakewood Scoop.
NJ Animal Rights Group helps draft statewide Anti-tethering bill
A proposed measure that would regulate the tethering of dogs and define proper outdoor shelter would supplement an existing statewide bill, according to an animal right's group, working with Ocean County's 10th Legislative lawmakers to get the bill approved.
Toms River Police Seeking Identification of Suspected Vandal
Toms River police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspected vandal captured on by a surveillance camera damaging a statue on display downtown.
Multiple Victims in Overnight Shooting in Lakewood
A manhunt is underway by Ocean County authorities and K9 units for suspects wanted in connection with a shooting at the High Point Condominium Complex in Lakewood, shortly after 12:30 a.m..
Teacher from Jackson Accused of having Sexual Relationship with a Student
A Monmouth Regional High School teacher from Jackson is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to Monmouth County Prosecutors.
Sandy Benefit Concert in Toms River to Feature a former American Idol Finalist
2008 American Idol finalist Danny Gokey will headline a benefit concert on June 15 in Toms River, to support post-Sandy relief group Jersey Shore United.
Vehicle Careens through Stewart’s Root Beer in Howell
A three-car accident sent one of the vehicles smashing through the front of the Stewart's Root Beer on Route 9 in Howell as people were eating lunch inside Monday afternoon.
Scared Cat Shuts Down Route 36 in Middletown
A panic-stricken cat let to the closure of Route 36 in Middletown, Monmouth County, for about an hour Saturday, according to the Township Police Department's Facebook page.
FEMA Notices on Appealing and Reviewing Claims in the National Flood Insurance Program expected Soon
By the end of April, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expected to mail notices to all policy holders who filed claims with its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on how to appeal or request a review in light of allegations of fraud and questionable engineering reports that led to underpayments and denials, according to Paul Weberg, Senior Engineer with FEMA Region II in New York.