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Bayville Teen Airlifted After Being Hit by Car

Rosetta Key — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:30:03 +0000

A 16-year-old Bayville teen is airlifted to the Jersey Shore Medical Center after being struck by a car Tuesday night According to the Asbury Park Press, the incident occurred just before 9 o’clock at the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Louis Avenue in Berkeley Township. Officials say the driver of the vehicle stopped. The [...]

Two Brick Men Die In Violent Crash

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:18:20 +0000

A violent accident involving a tree and a bicyclist claims the life of two young men from Brick. Police say 23-year-old William Romanow and 24-year-old Nicholas Lascala were in a Honda Civic Sunday night just before midnight when they lost control on Adamston Road passing another vehicle. They struck bicyclist Kyle Conroy,23, of Lanoka Harbor, [...]

Lanoka Harbor Fire Chief Kevin Perrone Dies

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:46:21 +0000

The long-time chief of the Lanoka Harbor fire department has died. 48-year-old Kevin Perrone Sr. had been in charge for thirty years. He passed away early yesterday morning after complications from a lung ailment. The department, which had been holding fundraisers in support of “6100′s” family, made the announcement of the chief’s death on their [...]

Storms Bring Llightning, Flooding To Shore

Dan Alexander — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:54:19 +0000

Yesterday’s late afternoon storms resulted in six homes being hit by lightning in Toms River. No major injuries or damages occurred but police responded to incidents ranging from set off alarms to gas lines being hit. Onyx Drive took the most damge with 3 seperate reports of problems including a struck gas line. Lightning also [...]

Lightning Strikes Six Homes in Toms River

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:40:02 +0000

No one was injured when lightning struck six homes in Toms River. Thunderstorms swept across the Ocean County community on Sunday. Three homes were hit on Onyx Drive. The other homes were on Cedar Grove Road, Devonshire Road and Haifa Court. The Asbury Park Press reports Police Chief Michael Mastronardy issued a statement that said [...]

Jackson Township Hospitalizes Motorcyclist, Passenger

Dan Alexander — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:25:57 +0000

A motorcyclist and passenger were airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center Sunday afternoon after a crash with a small mini van. Eugene Lewis, 29, of Green Brook and passenger Kristen Letwenski, 34, of Brick were riding a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Whitesville Road in Jackson at approximately 12:40 p.m. when they were involved with a crash [...]

Lockdown Lifted At 3 Jackson Schools After Shots Fired Nearby

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:24:51 +0000

Students from three Jackson Township schools are being allowed home after shots were heard from a neighborhood near the Lucy Holman Elementary School. According to a notice on the Jackson School District website, a lockdown at the Holman Elementary, McAuliffe Middle and Jackson Liberty High Schools has been completely lifted for all students. Buses will [...]

What REALLY Happened When Obama Met with Christie

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:48:35 +0000

Personally, I think it's great that these two are getting along so well for the sake of the Jersey Shore; however, some people are concerned it might be going a little too far. :-D

Parents of Autistic Brick Township Placekicker Sues NJSIAA

Rosetta Key — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:19:26 +0000

The parents of a Brick Township High School placekicker with autism is suing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletics Association. According to the Asbury Park Press, the motion alleges the NJSIAA violated Anthony Starego’s civil rights by denying him a fifth year of eligibility. The complaint filed in U.S. District court in Trenton claims Starego [...]

Former Pine Beach Officer Dies In Texas [VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:58:33 +0000

A former Pine Beach & Jackson police officer has died after an accident in Frisco, Texas. Officer John Libby, who left New Jersey to become an officer in Texas, was killed when his motorcycle struck an SUV yesterday morning according to WFAA TV, which reports several people including an emergency room nurse stopped to help [...]

Everyone Loves a Good Photo Bomb!

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:22 +0000

And I’m proud to say that the guy with the big grin in the photo just to the right of Matt Lauer of the Today show in Seaside Heights this morning is our fellow DJ, Matt Ryan, from our sister station, 94.3 The Point. More on the official opening of the Seaside Heights boardwalk this morning with special coverage on the Today [...]

Chris Christie Welcomes People to the New Belmar Boardwalk

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:42:47 +0000

Governor Chris Christie welcomed shore-goers to the brand new Belmar boardwalk Wednesday amidst much fanfare, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bagpipers, and even a banner plane, according to nj.com. “Welcome back to the beach,” Christie, using the boardwalk as a stage, shouted to hundreds of people on the beach behind him and on the street in front [...]

Oyster CreekTests New Sirens Today

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:30 +0000

If you live or work near Lacey Township’s Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, expect to hear the alarms today. 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 [...]

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 [...]

"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 [...]

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 [...]

Profiles Hair and Nail Salon 'Hope Cuts' Fundraiser in Toms River

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:48 +0000

Profiles Hair and Nail Salon in Toms River will be hosting a fundraiser this Sunday, May 19th, to benefit HopeCuts to assist City of Hope in continuing its groundbreaking research, treatment and education programs.

Prince Harry Tours the Jersey Shore with Governor Chris Christie

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:51:56 +0000

Earlier today, Prince Harry surveyed the damage that Sandy left behind at the Jersey shore, escorted by Governor Chris Christie. The Prince toured the storm-ravaged Mantoloking with the Governor this morning and then it was on to Seaside Heights to view the destruction, including getting a look at the iconic Jet Star Roller Coaster before [...]

Prince Harry to Visit Jersey Shore Towns Hard Hit by Sandy

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:23:38 +0000

The British are coming, the British are coming! Specifically Prince Harry and specifically this week to two towns hard hit by Sandy at the Jersey shore. According to huffingtonpost.com, Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said last Monday that Harry, an heir to the British throne, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town’s [...]

Toms River Band Voted Top Ten in World

Hawk Honey Rachael — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:54:10 +0000

Hard Rock Rising 2013, a global battle of the bands hosted by Hard Rock International, started off with 12,000 artists and bands from around the world