Month July 2024

It is with much regret we inform you of the sudden tragic Petirah of R’ Shloimy (Solomon) Lonner Z”L, who was Niftar today. R’ Shloimy was allegedly stabbed to death by a mentally ill patient at a facility he managed… Continue Reading →

Hi, I would first like to describe the average family in Lakewood. The father works from 9-5, sometimes responding to emails at 10 PM (whether correctly or incorrectly, is immaterial to this conversation) in order to support his growing family…. Continue Reading →

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Chief Antonio Ellis is proud to announce the promotion of severalveteran Manchester Township Police Department officers to new leadership roles within the agency during a ceremony held on July 3, 2024: Lt. Albert Vega to Captain, Sgt. Charles Brooks to… Continue Reading →

FRANCE – After several months of suffering in a secular institution, three innocent frum children are at risk of being joined by another three siblings. The drama began this winter when the French police swooped down on the home where… Continue Reading →

Lakewood Cheder boys today were given a demonstration on various medical transport vehicles, and heard from professionals in the medical air transport field. The demonstration was given by Sim Shain of Hatzolah and Paraflight, as well as by Bradley Borr,… Continue Reading →

Traffic on the Garden State Parkway this afternoon is at a standstill following a multi-vehicle accident. The 4-vehicle accident happened in the northbound lanes of the Parkway near the PNC Arts Center, exit 116. One person is being airlifted to… Continue Reading →

Ocean County Prosecutor Brad Billhimer and Manchester Township Police Chief Antonio Ellis announced that Maxwell Johnson, 35, of Manchester Township, has been charged with Murder, in connection with the shooting death of Gabriella Caroleo, 25, of Seaside Heights, in Manchester… Continue Reading →

In my psychotherapy practice, one of the common issues I work with men on is their marriage. People ask me all the time how it’s possible to work on marriage with the man alone. How can there be any change… Continue Reading →

Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy;  and Hagaon,… Continue Reading →

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Letter: Dear Lakewood Scoop, I’m addressing this letter to you because you seem to be proactive in requesting mental health professionals to step forward and share their contact information to help those that are struggling. I’m pretty sure that every… Continue Reading →

The Lakewood Independence Day fireworks show is scheduled take place this year on July 7th, this coming Sunday. Last year, the Township canceled fireworks due to an impending storm. The fireworks show will take place at 9:15 PM at Lake… Continue Reading →

Skilled labor-based businesses like HVAC and plumbing generally earn high profit margins.  Customers willingly pay a lot for these businesses’ specialized skills and expertise. Behind the scenes, owners often find themselves racing against the clock from one job to the… Continue Reading →

To put it very straight forward: I am alarmed by the stark contrast between the Lakewood community of yesteryear and the one we see today. Last week, TLS published a letter calling for a higher standard of living on our… Continue Reading →