Month January 2024

Retired Lakewood Police Sergeant Edward Rupp, badge #139, passed away. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him,” the Department said RIP #139.” Rupp began working at… Continue Reading →

The Toms River Township Council voted tonight to approve an ordinance on a second reading which repeals the controversial home inspection law. Officially known as the continuing certificate of occupancy ordinance, the law required home sellers to pay a fee… Continue Reading →

An 88-year-old driver suffered multiple injuries after crashing into a storefront in Manchester. At approximately 1:30 pm today, officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to 400 Lacey Road, Whiting Commons, for the report of a vehicle into… Continue Reading →

The Toms River Council this evening passes a resolution supporting the hiring of eight additional, full-time Cso/Emt Emergency Responders and providing for additional 24/7 Ambulance Service. The Council says it is doing so “In the interests of public health and… Continue Reading →

We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Reb Shmuel Wolf Z”L, who was Niftar this evening. He was 92. Reb Shmuel is originally from Antwerp, and later resided in Monsey and Miami. He is survived by his wife… Continue Reading →

Submitted: Our hearts are broken over the unspeakable tragedy of the Neydavoud and Rothenberg family. Please join us in being makabel Shabbos ten minutes early as an Aliyah for the neshamos of Eliyahu Nuriel ben R’ Chaim Yitzchak & Raizel… Continue Reading →

As earlier reported on TLS Status, more snow is headed for Lakewood. Snow is expected to start early morning, and last into Friday evening. A total of 2-5 inches is expected. The LSTA says it has a scheduled 5:00 AM… Continue Reading →

For years, Misaskim has been working with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) — educating, advocating, and establishing protocols concerning Jewish burial procedures. Last week, Misaskim was invited to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner… Continue Reading →

Noting the growing need for security upgrades and operational efficiencies, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has taken another step toward constructing a new annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex on Hooper Avenue, here. “Our overall goal is to… Continue Reading →

Dear Rabbi Rechnitz, I heard your beautiful speech and can feel your concern for the girls waiting to get married. I currently have a daughter in shidduchim and am wondering if a better system can be put into place other… Continue Reading →

New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin was in Lakewood today, hosted by a meet and greet to benefit the NJ Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee.

The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Thank you for the amazing prep and salting of the streets! The commute was beautiful this… Continue Reading →

The word ‘Lakewood’ is synonymous across the globe with a community that revolves around the precepts and values of Yiddishkeit, and which places unwavering emphasis on the supremacy of Limud HaTorah.  Many towns and cities have attempted to emulate Lakewood’s… Continue Reading →