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The Jackson police department is investigating several residential burglaries. On May 3, 2011 a burglary was reported in the 400 block of Lemming Road. The garage window was broken and the house was ransacked. On May 7, 2012 a burglary was reported in the 130 block of White Road. Involved person(s) used force to [...]
Last week, Jackson defeated Brick Memorial at Brick to eliminate them from the Class A South race. Then they defeated Brick Memorial at Toms River North to win the Ocean County Tournament. Today, Memorial beat Brick Memorial again, 5-0 to eliminate the Mustangs from the Shore C0nference Tournament Anthony Rocco pitched a complete game 5 [...]
The 4th Congressional District which encompasses Jackson will have a contested Republican primary this year with a political newcomer challenging the long-serving Republican, Chris Smith, who has represented New Jersey for thirty years in the House of Representatives. Terrence McGowan, a Howell Township resident, has never before been active in a political campaign, but he [...]
Jackson Police Remind Residents to Lock their Vehicles in Light of Recent TheftsThu, 24 May 2012 16:17:02 +0000
The Jackson Police Department is investigating numerous thefts from unlocked vehicles that occurred between 5/21 and 5/22 on Farmingdale Road, River Edge Drive, Ruby Court, and Topaz Drive. Items stolen included Gps units and Us currency in cash and coin. Residents are reminded that properly securing their vehicles each and every time is a [...]
Jackson Police Investigate Bloodied Linens Left at Ocean County LibraryThu, 24 May 2012 16:14:37 +0000
The Jackson Police Department is investigating the reported discovery of bloodied bed linens in the woman’s restroom of the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. An employee from a cleaning company that services the Jackson library discovered the items on Saturday may 19th between 3 am and 6 am and secured them until [...]
High School Lacrosse: Jackson Memorial Advances in Group IV TournamentThu, 24 May 2012 14:57:08 +0000
Evan Farrar led the Jackson rush against Livingston with 4 goals and two assists in the Jaguars’ 14-9 win in round 2 of the Group IV lacrosse tournament. Goalie Drew Smith had 8 saves. Austin Letts scored 3 goals, while Connor Cunningham and Nick Specht each scored 2. Nick Wolf had one goal [...]
High School Baseball: Memorial & Liberty Both Advance to Round 2 in State TournamentThu, 24 May 2012 14:16:19 +0000
Both Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty baseball teams advanced to round 2 in their respective NJSIAA Group Tournaments. Baseball: Central Jersey Group III Central Tournament Liberty 3 Brick 2 (9 innings) The Liberty Lions defeated Brick Township 3-2 in a dramatic 9-inning opening round state playoff game. Vin Sica worked the first 4.2 innings [...]
Toms River Man Arrested After Uploading Video Footage on Internet of His Assault of 14 Month Old BoyWed, 23 May 2012 21:21:39 +0000
An Ocean County, N.J., man was charged today with sexually abusing a 14-month-old boy and streaming footage of the sexual assault over the Internet, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Rodford W. Brindley Jr., 67, of Toms River, N.J., was arrested and charged by Complaint with one count of sexual exploitation of a child. He is scheduled today [...]
Nick Jonas Among First to Ride SkyScreamer at Six Flags Great AdventureWed, 23 May 2012 18:32:38 +0000
On SkyScreamer’s opening day, Nick Jonas was among the first to take flight on Six Flags Great Adventure’s new, 24-story-tall extreme swing ride. Jonas was joined by his former Broadway cast mates from "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at the New Jersey theme park. Jonas and the group then challenged the [...]
Four Shore Area Residents Among Those Arrested in Organized Crime Operated Online Gambling Website StingTue, 22 May 2012 17:22:54 +0000
Thirteen individuals, including one alleged member of the Genovese organized crime family and 12 members and associates of its LaScala Crew, were charged today in connection with an illegal, on-line gambling operation, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The defendants are charged with racketeering conspiracy in a Complaint unsealed this morning in conjunction with arrests in the case. [...]
High School Baseball: Lions Beat Colts Neck to Advance in Shore Conference TournamentTue, 22 May 2012 13:44:43 +0000
The Lions advanced to the Shore Conference Tournament Quarterfinals for the 3rd straight season by defeating the #11 seed Colts Neck Cougars 10-4. Liberty exploded for 7 runs in the first inning as the first 8 hitters all reached base. Angel Garced punished the first pitch of the game for a leadoff double to set [...]
Cassville Volunteer Fire Company receives commendation for Hurricane Irene responseTue, 22 May 2012 00:37:36 +0000
Cassville firefighters were requested by the Ocean County Fire Coordinator’s Office to deploy their 8,500 gallon Tractor Trailer Tanker to respond and assist the South Orange Fire Department with firefighting water supply responsibilities, as that city’s municipal water system went down due to the hurricane. Pinewood Estates (Barnegat Twp.), Manitou Park (Berkeley Twp.), and Parkertown (Egg Harbor Twp.) Fire Companies also [...]
New Jersey State Police Arrest Man Wanted for Attempted Murder on Parkway in Toms RiverMon, 21 May 2012 21:35:26 +0000
When Troopers Ronnie Repasky and Shaun Murray from the Garden State Parkway Bass River Station stopped to check on a possible disabled car, they didn’t expect to come face to face with a man wanted for attempted murder. However, their diligent patrol put them in the right place at the right time to arrest a wanted man. Just [...]
On Friday night, at approximately 6:35pm, William Kolb, 24, of Barnegat was driving southbound on Route 9 in Eagleswood Township when his Harley Davidson Motorcycle struck the right side fender of an SUV driven by Ocean County Freeholder John "Jack" Kelly, 61, of Eagleswood Township. The New Jersey State Police said in a [...]
On Saturday night, Joe Sylvester, driver and owner of Bad Habit upset veteran Jim Khoeler, driving Avenger in the monster truck drag finals in Englishtown. Khoeler and his Team Scream then wowed the capacity crowd as Chris Bergeron, driving Brutus stole the show with massive air and an incredible minute long donut, which had everyone [...]
High School Baseball: Liberty, Memorial Advance in Round 1 NJSIAA TourneysSat, 19 May 2012 19:13:22 +0000
In round one NJSIAA action today, Jackson Memorial shut out St. John Vianney 6-0. Alex Daniele threw a complete game shutout giving up just two hits and striking out five. Nick Petrizzo was 4-4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Spencer Young was 1-2 with 2 RBI. Joe Ogren was 1-3 with an RBI [...]
High School Girls Lacrosse: Memorial Advances to South Group IV SemifinalSat, 19 May 2012 03:46:48 +0000
Jackson Memorial’s Girls Lacrosse team, seeded #5 in the NJSIAA SJ Group IV tournament is one win away from reaching the finals. The lady Jags will travel to Washington Township on Tuesday to play the tournament semi-final match. Jackson started the tournament with a round one 21-9 win over #12 Millville. They followed [...]
The Jackson Memorial girls softball team, coming off a 5-4 win over Bishop Ahr High School, where Kaitlyn Molnar home run and Sam Barrington’s two RBI’s has their work cut out for them going forward. The bottom seeded Jags will travel on Tuesday to play the #1 seed team, Middletown South. Om the Central [...]
The Liberty Lions took down the #1 team in the state and Class B North Champions and 2011 Shore Conference Tournament Champions by defeating the Red Bank Catholic Caseys 8-6. Vin Sica worked the first 6 innings, scattering 6 hits and striking out 4 to earn his 4th victory of the season. He allowed 6 [...]
High School Lacrosse: RFH Scores Last Minute Goal to Defeat Memorial in SCT FinalSat, 19 May 2012 03:22:25 +0000
With the score tied 8-8 in the final 30 seconds of regulation, the Rumson Fair Haven comeback was complete as Nick Wolf’s shot gave RFH a 9-8 lead with next to no time on the clock for Jackson to respond. In the 4th quarter, Jackson held a 2 goal advantage and looked poised to [...]
