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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.3 billion after no winning numbers picked Saturday

assetContentGood news for those whose Powerball numbers didn’t come up a winner Saturday: No one else won the nearly $950 million jackpot, either. That means the jackpot will jump to an estimated $1.3 billion Wednesday in what by far will be the largest U.S. lottery prize ever. The winning numbers — disclosed live on television and… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 10th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: News | Tags: , | Comments Off on Powerball jackpot soars to $1.3 billion after no winning numbers picked Saturday

Suspect in Philly cop shooting traveled to Middle East, reports say

assetContentPHILADELPHIA — The Yeadon man who told police he shot a Philadelphia police officer in the name of Islam traveled to the Middle East twice since 2011, ABC news is reporting. The news outlet also reported that Edward Archer, 30, was not on any terrorist watch lists and was due to be sentenced Monday for an… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 9th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: ISIS, New Jersey, War on terror | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Suspect in Philly cop shooting traveled to Middle East, reports say

Bill to give DEP authority over waterfront access clears committee

TRENTON — With unusual lightning speed, a state Senate committee advanced a bill on Thursday that would give the state Department of Environmental Protection the authority to regulate waterfront access. The quick action by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee comes two weeks after a state appellate court panel concluded the DEP does not have the… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 7th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Legislature, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, NJ Courts, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ Judiciary, NJ State Legislature | Tags: , , | 3 Comments »

New brewery ready to be trendsetter in Asbury Park

assetContentASBURY PARK – Dark City Brewing Company is already a trendsetter and it hasn’t even opened yet – that happens Friday. This long embattled city is in the midst of – or at the very least on the verge of – a true renaissance, with major redevelopment projects underway, an influx of new restaurants and the… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 7th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Asbury Park, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | 3 Comments »

N.J. ranks among worst in nation in ability respond to future recession: study

assetContent (20)TRENTON — New Jersey is among U.S. states least equipped to respond to an economic downturn, according to a new study comparing states’ savings. New Jersey’s surplus, $300 million in 2014, wouldn’t be able to put up much of a fight against a recession, big or small, long or short, the study out of George Mason… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 7th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey, New Jersey State Budget | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

Powerball jackpot rises to record $675M after no one hits it

assetContentWe’ve reached record territory not only for Powerball but for all U.S. lotteries. No one matched five numbers and the Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing, pushing the top prize for Saturday to at least $675 million. Expect that figure to jump though, as brisk ticket sales twice bumped the jackpot higher leading to Wednesday’s drawing. As… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 7th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: News | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, January 8-10, 2016

By Greg Kelly

 

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Friday, January 8

  • 19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
  • Radio Technology Museum Open at InfoAge (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
  • Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
  • Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
  • Mindfulness Meditation (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
  • Teen Anime Club (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
  • JSUMC Defensive Driving Class (Neptune) – MORE INFO
  • Open Indoor Ice Skating (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
  • Thirteen Abstract Artists (Middletown) – MORE INFO
  • Student Library Art Exhibit (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
  • Splintered Sunlight at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
  • Dentist at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
  • White Collar Crime at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Posted: January 6th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, January 8-10, 2016

Obama announces crackdown on gun purchases, but it illustrates the limits of his office

Obama addressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama launched his unilateral attempt to crack down on illegal gun purchases on Tuesday, blaming the “constant excuses for inaction” from Congress as justification for his exercise of executive power. But in an emotional address quoting the Bible, the Constitution and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Obama also tacitly acknowledged the… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Barack Obama, Gun Rights, Guns | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Man killed in Middletown accident was beloved elementary school custodian

7972191_1451790502.3195MIDDLETOWN – The man struck and killed by a car on Route 36 Saturday was a beloved staff member at a township elementary school, according to officials. John Chambers, 36, was known affectionately as “Mr. John” to students at Harmony School, where he served as head daytime custodian, Principal Erik Paulson said in a letter posted… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 4th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Man killed in Middletown accident was beloved elementary school custodian

Deal police captain killed in off-duty car crash

assetContent (5)OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Deal police captain was killed Saturday morning when he lost control of his car and crashed into a utility pole in Ocean Township, authorities said. Capt. Earl B. Alexander 4 th died from his injuries in the single-car crash at Route 71 near Perrine Avenue at 12:38 a.m., said Ocean Township… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 3rd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Ocean Township | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Deal police captain killed in off-duty car crash