Month January 2024
New Jersey Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood) has been appointed to the Education Committee. Education has been a large focus of the Assemblyman’s campaign and a seat on the critical committee can go a long way to assisting him with his… Continue Reading →
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new volunteer firefighters, Rolando J. Olivarez, and Alexander Palacio. The appointments were confirmed at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting… Continue Reading →
The Assembly swearing-in ceremony was cut short moments ago after Senator Kennedy passed out on stage, prompting the closure of the curtains. UPDATE: Speaker Coughlin announces that Senator Kennedy passed out but is doing okay and is expected back on… Continue Reading →
A man was robbed at gunpoint in Lakewood this morning, TLS has learned. The incident occurred shortly before noon in the area of Rt. 88 when the victim was approached by two suspects, one reportedly brandishing a gun. The victim… Continue Reading →
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Ocean County from 5PM today until 10:00AM Wednesday. Prepare for outages before they happen by having the following items on hand: Fully charged mobile devices and car charger or battery pack. Flashlight,… Continue Reading →
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), announced a substantial reduction in traffic-related fatalities in 2023. According to preliminary data as of January 8, 2024, fatal crashes in the state decreased… Continue Reading →
The pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle yesterday in Lakewood has been identified. Lakewood Police stated, ”Just after 5:30pm last evening, the Lakewood Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident, involving a pedestrian, at the intersection of New… Continue Reading →
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The White House said Monday the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days to President Joe Biden and top officials at the Pentagon and the National… Continue Reading →
The overturn accident on South Hope Chapel in Jackson today was caught on a TLS reader’s dashcam. (Thanks Michael K.)
This is what pure agony looks like. Receiving a frantic phone call from your son, saying he got separated from your husband. Calling and calling his phone again and again, but the only response is silence. Finally receiving a knock… Continue Reading →
Chaos ensued at Chabad World Headquarters located at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Monday afternoon, disrupting the davening and learning that take place there around the clock. The trigger: A cement truck. The truck showed up on Union… Continue Reading →
Chief Robert Dolan is proud to announce the hiring of three Manchester Township Police Department Patrolmen, the promotion of two veteran officers, and the lateral transfers of three officers to new roles within the agency during a ceremony held on… Continue Reading →
An explosion at a Texas hotel in Fort Worth on Monday littered downtown streets with large section of building and debris and injured 11, including one person who is in critical condition, authorities said. Investigators believe the blast was caused… Continue Reading →
A pedestrian in critical condition this evening after being struck by a vehicle in Lakewood. The accident happened approximately 5:30 PM at the intersection of New Hampshire Ave. and Locust Street. Emergency personnel are treating the patient for critical injuries…. Continue Reading →
Former Vice President Mike Pence publicly disapproved of the conspiracy theories suggesting that the FBI played a role in orchestrating the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Pence, who withdrew his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination last… Continue Reading →
As first reported on TLS Status, firefighters are battling a three-alarm blaze in Lakewood. The fire broke out shortly after 4:00 PM at a lumber yard on Ocean Avenue. There are reports of patients who may have been trapped inside…. Continue Reading →
“Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade accused Joe Biden of going “full Hitler” in a recent speech criticizing former President Donald Trump. Discussing a Washington Post report, Kilmeade highlighted former President Barack Obama’s concerns about Trump’s re-electability and his efforts… Continue Reading →
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is announcing that 100,000 businesses have joined a new database that collects “beneficial ownership” information on firms as part of a new government effort to unmask shell company owners. Yellen, in remarks prepared for delivery Monday,… Continue Reading →