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Louisville Outlasts Michigan to Capture NCAA Title [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:12:58 +0000

Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night. Coach Rick Pitino added this title to the one he won at Kentucky in 1996 and is the first coach to win a championship at two [...]

Family Says NJ Overreacted to Boy's Gun Photo [POLL]

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00:42 +0000

A New Jersey family claims a Facebook photo of their son holding a rifle his father gave him for his upcoming 11th birthday led the state’s child welfare agency to their home, demanding to be let inside and inspect their guns. The family of Josh Moore asked caseworkers and police to leave their Carneys Point [...]

Man Kills 2, Cut Off Heads, Hands [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:04:15 +0000

A Bayonne man is accused of fatally shooting two men in a parked car, cutting off their heads and hands and burying them in the woods in south Jersey. Yusuf Ibrahim, 28, was arrested Sunday in a Bayonne apartment following a saga that played out in multiple locations. He’s charged with two counts each of [...]

Belmar Won't Use Rainforest Wood to Rebuild Boardwalk

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:26:28 +0000

A Jersey shore town says it won’t use tropical rain forest wood to rebuild a boardwalk destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Belmar Mayor Matthew Doherty announced the decision Tuesday, saying officials had decided the municipal government should avoid a protracted legal battle with environmentalists. The town wants to have the new boardwalk completed in time for [...]

Marine From Island Heights Killed in Afghanistan

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:26:45 +0000

Military officials say a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune has died in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced Tuesday that 25-year-old Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr. of Island Heights, N.J., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province. Monahan was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine [...]

Atlantic County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Storm

Dave Polaski — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:54:02 +0000

[button href="http://nj1015.com/category/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Sandy Hits New Jersey" align="center"] Atlantic County has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to churn toward New Jersey. The declaration, which took effect at 6 AM Saturday, allows officials to employ resources and assets necessary to prepare for — and respond to — the impending storm. [...]

Obama, Romney Challenge Each Other Face-To-Face [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:31:17 +0000

President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, saying, “Every time you’ve offered an opinion you’ve been wrong.” The Republican coolly responded, “Attacking me is not an agenda” for dealing with a dangerous world. Romney took the offensive, too. When Obama said the U.S. and [...]

Search Continues For Driver In Lakewood Hit And Run [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:54:13 +0000

A seventeen year old Lakewood teenager clings to life after undergoing surgery for severe head trauma following a hit and run incident in the township Sunday night. Now police are after the person behind the wheel when the accident happened.

Do Speed Traps Exist in New Jersey? Officials Say No, Drivers Say Yes [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:21:25 +0000

While the definition of a "speed trap" may differ from organization to organization and police department to police department, most New Jersey drivers explain it the same way the dictionaries do - cops hiding near a stretch of road, looking for motorists going over the speed limit.

South Jersey Sex Scandal Shocker [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:24:13 +0000

Three teachers and two administrators at Triton High School in Runnemede are facing criminal charges, and have been suspended, after the teachers allegedly engaged in sexual activity with three female students. Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk says the teachers facing charges are: Jeff Logandro, 32, charged with official misconduct, criminal sexual contact and endangering the [...]

Missing Long Branch Child Found

Matthew White — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:33:58 +0000

Long Branch Police and State Police are asking for the public's help to locate a 10 year old juvenile, who has gone missing.

Players, Obama Welcome NFL Regular Ref Back To Work [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:47:00 +0000

One NFL player says he never thought he’d be excited to see the referees return to work — he says “it’s about time.” The tweet from Cleveland Browns return specialist Josh Cribbs came after the league and the game officials announced agreement on a tentative eight-year deal to end a lockout that began [...]

"Snookiville" Law Would Let Towns Regulate Reality Shows [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:19:46 +0000

Towns that welcome reality shows into their hospices but aren't prepared for the unexpected expenses to their public safety or other resources will have a way of recouping the funds from the production companies thanks to a bill introduced by shore Assemblyman Ronald Dancer.

Winter Beach Erosion Could Kill NJ Beaches

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:48:21 +0000

New Jersey's beaches have been spared the worst this year in terms of damage and beach erosion, but that may not be the case in just a few months.

Michael Ritacco Sentenced In Corruption Case [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:40:35 +0000

Former Toms River Regional School Superintendent, Michael Ritacco has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison to begin immediately. Ritacco will begin his sentence immediately according to tweets from the Asbury Park Press reporter in the courtroom. His family was stunned as they didn’t expect him to begin serving right away. He was [...]

9/11 First Responder Charles Giles Remembers 11 Years Later [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:37:53 +0000

Where were you on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001? It is a day that will be etched in our memories for the rest of our lives. For some, the emotional and physical scars will never heal.

Bruce Springsteen's New Single [Audio, Poll]

Double Down — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:54:33 +0000

Here is Bruce Springsteen's new single 'We Take Care of Our Own' from his forthcoming album 'Wrecking Ball.' Take a listen and let us know what your initial reaction is.