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Ocean County College Commencement 2013

TOMS RIVER – One hundred twenty-four students from the Ocean County College Nursing Class received their nursing pins at the Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday, May 21st at in the Arts &…

Jun 9 2013 / Read More »

Jackson School District Sees Shooting Lockdown as Opportunity to Better Prepare for the Future »

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  JACKSON-After a series of gunshots rang out from a location just several hundred feet from the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School in Jackson while fourth graders were engaged in field day activities,…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »

Toms River Artist Gregg Hinlicky Turns Storm Debris into Works of Art »

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by Phil Stilton   TOMS RIVER—Gregg Hinlicky, an artist living and working here, turned tragedy into art in the wake of last October’s deadly hurricane.   “After Hurricane Sandy did her dirty work,…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »

Governor Christie’s Battle Against the Cast of the Jersey Shore Continues »

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Although MTV’s hit television show was cancelled in mid-2012, Governor Chris Christie still continuing campaign against cast. by Phil Stilton SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Governor Chris Christie was on hand with the cast of…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »

Army Corps of Engineers One Step Closer to Dune Replenishment Project in Ocean County »

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Staff Report Includes release information from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Office of Congressman Jon Runyan. In April, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) updated their project report for building a…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »
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What to do for Father’s Day in Ocean County – Restaurants & Entertainment »

LAKEWOOD–Looking for something to do this weekend for dad on Father’s Day? The Ocean Signal has some exciting ideas…

Jun 14 2013 / Read More »

Fire Alarm During Storm at Jackson Elementary School Blamed on Technical Issues »

JACKSON–At Switlik Elementary School in Jackson, a fire-alarm sounded as the brunt of a passing thunderstorm was making its…

Jun 13 2013 / Read More »

Three Injured in Crash After Jackson DPW Truck Ran Red Light »

by Phil Stilton JACKSON-Jackson police say three individuals sustained injuries Tuesday morning in a crash involving three vehicles at…

Jun 13 2013 / Read More »

Drum Corps to Return to Jackson June 28th »

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty High School will host World Class marching pageantry on June 28th. The show will begin…

Jun 9 2013 / Read More »

Toms River High School East National Honor Society Induction »

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This year’s class of juniors from Toms River High School East inducted into the National Honor Society on May…

Jun 9 2013 / Read More »

Nursing Class of 2013 Commencement Ceremony at Ocean County College »

Ocean County College Commencement 2013

TOMS RIVER – One hundred twenty-four students from the Ocean County College Nursing Class received their nursing pins at…

Jun 9 2013 / Read More »

Jackson School District Sees Shooting Lockdown as Opportunity to Better Prepare for the Future »

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  JACKSON-After a series of gunshots rang out from a location just several hundred feet from the Lucy N.…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »

Don’t Mow your Lawn -A Patriot Declares Independence »

by Frank Cipriani I was enjoying a little online chat with my editor when he informed me that he…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »

Trouble With Low Bid Forces Council to Rebid FEMA Debris Removal Project in Brick »

BRICK – The council here was prepared to authorize a bid for FEMA authorized removal of debris on public…

Jun 8 2013 / Read More »
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RED BANK–On Monday, at least one Jackson baseball team will be playing in the Shore Conference Tournament final as Jackson Liberty defeated #3 seed CBA 3-1 in Red Bank on…

May 30 2013 / Read More »
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New Jersey AYF Advances to Spring Football All-Star Championship Game »

TOMS RIVER-Toms River North was host to the 2013 8th/9th Grade Spring American Youth Football Championship All-Star Tournament this weekend.   All-Star teams representing New Jersey, Central Florida, Maryland and…

May 25 2013 / Read More »

Jackson Memorial, Jackson Liberty, Toms River North, South Advance in Shore Conference Tournament »

JACKSON–The number one seeded Jaguars blanked Freehold Boro 5-0 to advance to play Howell in the quarterfinal round in this year’s shore…

May 19 2013 / Read More »

Toms River East Wins Ocean County Softball Championship »

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By Mark Blumenthal Photos by Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER–For the record, record-setting pitcher Jordan Weed claimed the Most Valuable Player honor at…

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Toms River North Defeats Jackson in Ocean County Tournament Final »

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TOMS RIVER–After walking the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th inning with a 2-0 lead, Toms River North pitcher Steve…

May 15 2013 / Read More »

Carr: Toms River Spring 2013 Updates & More »

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  The following was submitted by Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey J. Carr and is published unedited per our letters policy. It hardly…

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Manforti: Toms River Begins Electronic Tax Sales »

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The following was submitted by Ward 4 Councilman Alfonso Manforti and is published unedited per our letters policy. While some say the…

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TRYC Spring Series Sailing: Seniors, Week 3 »

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Ortley Beach Demolition To Begin Saturday »

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Carr: Toms River Spring 2013 Updates & More »

  The following was submitted by Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey J. Carr and is published unedited per our letters policy. It hardly seems it but, spring has arrived. Along with…

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