Month January 2024
HY’D: The IDF announced that a soldier was killed and two others were seriously injured amidst the fighting in the Gaza Strip. The slain soldier was identified as Sgt. First Class (res.) Nitzan Schessler, 21, a soldier in the 55th… Continue Reading →
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday and endorsed former President Donald Trump after a disappointing finish in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old political novice who sought to replicate Trump’s rise… Continue Reading →
The Lakewood area is experiencing its first measurable snowfall in over 700 days Monday evening, with an expected accumulation of 2-4 inches. There have been numerous motor vehicles accidents throughout the area and police are asking those who must be… Continue Reading →
The uproar over my recent TLS letter, where I called out the excessive materialism in Lakewood, seems a bit off the mark. Do I owe everyone an apology? Not really. Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not some nostalgic kvetch… Continue Reading →
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Ocean County. The advisory is in effect for the area until 1:00 PM on Tuesday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches is possible.
Marc Tracy’s New York Times article on Jan. 14 refers to “left-wing” Jews and a “left-wing” Jewish publication, and a “far-right” Israeli government and its “extreme-right ministers.” The avian metaphors add up to the culture reporter to implications for human… Continue Reading →
Last night, in recognition of the Zichron Matel organization which is dedicated in assisting newlywed Chassanim, a gala event took place with the participation of close to 1,000 people. The organization was founded in memory of the mother of Shadchan… Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee said they raised more than $97 million in the final three months of last year, boosted by a star-studded December fundraising blitz that came even as the political world’s attention shifted to… Continue Reading →
Former IDF Chief Of Staff Aviv Kochavi on Monday spoke publicly for the first time since October 7th and took responsibility for the failures that led to the massacre. Kochavi served as IDF chief of staff from January 2019 to… Continue Reading →
Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Today, some public health experts say a similar report could… Continue Reading →
Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Today, some public health experts say a similar report could… Continue Reading →
Long-Term Relief for Those Impacted by the Current War As the aftermath of the October 7th attack has seen a surge of support for the affected families, some have wondered: What is the long-term future of those left shattered by… Continue Reading →
Homes in the Raintree area of Lakewood are being evacuated after a gas line was struck, leaving gas pouring out. Streets are being closed in the area as well. Developing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The… Continue Reading →
DRUGS January 5, 2024, at 4 a.m., Officer Jose Rivera processed James Hinton, 51, from Lakewood, N.J., who turned himself in on a warrant. During booking, Hinton was found in possession of drugs and subsequently charged. Officer Jeffrey Emmons and… Continue Reading →
David pulled into his driveway at the end of a long day at work. He mentally prepared himself for what he knew awaited him. The house would be an absolute wreck and the kids would all need their homework done;… Continue Reading →
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a federal holiday. In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lakewood’s Municipal offices and other government offices will be closed. There will be no trash pickup today. Monday’s garbage and… Continue Reading →
At a rally in Indianola, Iowa, on Sunday, former President Donald Trump made a striking appeal to his supporters ahead of Monday’s Iowa caucus. In an effort to combat voter apathy and capitalize on his strong polling numbers, Trump emphatically… Continue Reading →
The IDF says it has expanded its ground operations into central Gaza’s Nuseirat region as part of the ongoing offensive against Hamas. According to the IDF, troops from the 646th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade have been actively involved in the operations…. Continue Reading →
A teen has been arrested and charged in connection with leaving the scene of a fatal accident in Brick, prosecutors said today. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police David Forrester announced that Mark Carey,… Continue Reading →
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Commonwealth Blvd and Beacon Street in Manchester on Saturday, left three people injured, police say. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a red 2017 Subaru Legacy facing west on the front lawn… Continue Reading →