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Operation Jersey Shore Santa Helping Oklahoma Storm Victims

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:43 +0000

There are many ways to help the victims of the huge tornado that struck Oklahoma earlier this week, and one of them is to give donations to the local charity, “Operation Jersey Shore Santa.” They’re planning to make a trip down to Oklahoma on Monday. Operation Jersey Shore Santa is “Paying It Forward” by helping to [...]

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 [...]

Barnacle Bill's Will be Ready for Memorial Day Weekend

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:29:16 +0000

The miniature golf course that became yet another victim of Sandy, with poor old Bill getting knocked down and laid out, is being revived in Ortley Beach just in time for the holiday weekend! The story of renewal made it to “CBS Sunday Morning” on May 19th, with Bill Geist talking to the guy who’s [...]

Oyster CreekTests New Sirens Thursday

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:30 +0000

If you live or work near Lacey Township’s Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, expect to hear the alarms tomorrow. As part of their routine practice, plant owner Exelon will conduct a full systemwide siren test of their 42 units placed in the ten mile radius of the plant. But this time it’s different and extra [...]

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 [...]

Good Samaritan Leaves Waitress a $1,000 Tip to go to Italy

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:20 +0000

With all the bad news we hear about daily, sometimes we just need a feel good story, and here it is. There are still some really good people out there, like the person who left a waitress $1,000 tip so she could visit Italy. According to the fw.com, the man apparently did not want any [...]

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 [...]

The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:59 +0000

Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” said Doors guitarist Robby Krieger. “I’m just glad to have been able to have [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

World's First 'Vertical Forest'

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:16:37 +0000

The unique idea of a forest on a skyscraper has come to fruition in Milan, a city that has decided to expand their trend-setting fashion sense to ecological building design. According to huffingtonpost.com, Milan is one of the most polluted cities in Italy, so architect Stefano Boeri designed two towers that contain a total of [...]

Hundreds of Bikers to Take to Road For Sandy Relief

Rosetta Key — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:56:36 +0000

Hundreds of bikers will be roaring along New Jersey’s coastline this Saturday to raise money for hurricane relief. The motorcycle run is a fundraiser called “Roar to Restore the Shore”. T.J. Fearon, Vice Commander of the Brick VFW, says the bikers will gather and register at the American Legion in Keyport at 11a.m. and then [...]

Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue + Bruce Springsteen Featured on 'The Office' Series Finale

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:11 +0000

Classic rock was everywhere during the series finale of 'The Office' last night (May 16), with Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty all contributing music to the show's climactic wedding.

Panthers' Steve Smith on Jets QB Mark Sanchez: 'He Sucks'

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:25 +0000

It isn’t easy being Mark Sanchez these days. The embattled Jets quarterback enters training camp for the 2013 season as the team’s starting quarterback in title only. He will compete for his job with Geno Smith, newly drafted out of West Virginia, and Greg McElroy, a third stringer who got a few starts last season. [...]

Powerball Jackpot At $550 Million For Saturday

Dan Alexander — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has already grown by $75 million to a whopping $550 million threatening the all time Powerball jackpot amount. There was no winning ticket matching five numbers and the Powerball number from Wednesday’s drawing, setting up a buying frenzy that pushed Saturday’s jackpot up from an initial $475 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday [...]

AC/DC Show Support for Bon Scott Hometown Statue

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:21 +0000

Supporters of a plan to raise money for a statue of Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland received a big boost recently when AC/DC put their weight into the project with a post on their official website. The campaign is looking to raise over $75,000 (50,000 pounds) before June 5. As of today (May 16), they're one-third of the way there.