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IT'S RAINING IN LINWOOD July 20, 2008 9:17 PM
LINWOOD--Depending on where you stand in Linwood, it may feel like a little rain.Police were on scene at the water tower in Linwood after reports that...

WAR VETERANS HONORED July 20, 2008 9:12 PM
ATLANTIC CITY--A special dedication in Atlantic City today in honor of those serving overseas.A ceremony was held at the Korean War Memorial Site this...

JET SKI ACCIDENT AIRLIFTS VICTIM July 20, 2008 9:02 PM
OCEAN CITY--One person was injured following a jet ski accident that happened this afternoon in Ocean City.The incident happened just before 1:00PM at...

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BOAT PARADE FIREWORKS SET BLAZE IN MARSH July 20, 2008 6:32 PM
WILDWOOD CREST-- The audience at the 20th Annual Greater Wildwood Christmas in July Boat Parade saw more than just a fireworks display light up the sk...

Philadelphia records heat-related death Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:47:32 -0500
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia authorities say the death of a 62-year-old man over the weekend was related to the city's latest heat wave.

Pa. men face drug charges following traffic stop Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:43:30 -0500
NEW CASTLE, Del. - New Castle police say two Philadelphia men face drug charges following a traffic stop.

90-mile section of Pa. turnpike closed by crash Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:04:38 -0500
BEDFORD, Pa. - State police say a traffic accident prompted closure of about 90 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in both directions on Sunday evening.

WVU wants FOIA suit dismissed Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:25:55 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia University wants an open records lawsuit filed by a Pittsburgh newspaper dismissed.

Is there hope for us? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:41:54 EDT
Banking Secretary Henry Paulson said on Sunday that the economy is in trouble, but basically sound. He said that we should brace ourselves for more upset in the housing industry and more turmoil in the capital markets. And of course, the oil factor. But … he did say there is strength ...

This is no way to go into Shea Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:16:08 EDT
Charlie Manuel on his team’s woeful offensive showing in yesterday’s loss: “We’re not hitting. Our situational hitting is absolutely terrible, absolutely off the charts.” Can’t argue with him. Though to be fair, the series loss to the Marlins was a true team effort. There was shaky defense across the board (will Ryan ...

DEVO live in Philly Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:36:37 EDT
Everyday the good folks at Philly’s Scrapple.tv are serving up hot clips, like this awesome video of DEVO kicking out “That’s Good” at the recent Paul Green School of Rock Festival.

Gas link dump for July 21 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:18:13 EDT
Gas prices are still hovering around $4.00 in the U.S. So what gives?! McCain ad blames Obama for rising gas prices Profiteers and politicians responsible for insane gas prices Gas under $4? It may be closer than you think British gas prices set to soar Oil prices rise; gas prices fall over the weekend

Gas taxes to go up? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:54:15 EDT
Remember that gas tax holiday? That idea went out the window pretty quick. Instead, gas taxes may actually go up! Now, lawmakers quietly are talking about raising fuel taxes by a dime from the current 18.4 cents a gallon on gasoline and 24.3 cents on diesel fuel. Gas tax holiday would create $9 billion ...

UPDATE: Lautenberg drops Boss tix request for fundraiser Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:57:00 EST
Sen. Frank Lautenberg's re-election campaign has dropped its request to get the operator of Giants Stadium to give it discounted Bruce Springsteen tickets for a fundraiser event this weekend.

Work on Manasquan River bridge to cause lane closures, shifts Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:21:00 EST
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that lane shifts will be made starting Wednesday as part of the rehabilitation of the Route 35 Manasquan River Bridge between Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach.

Robbery reported at PNC Bank branch in Edison Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:09:00 EST
A robbery was reported at the PNC Bank branch at 505 Thornall Road at 1:26 p.m. today, police said

Motorcyclist injured in Pemberton crash Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:59:00 EST
A motorcyclist was hospitalized with multiple injuries after running into a utility box at Stackhouse Elementary School on Trenton Road here Sunday, township police said.

New Jersey midday lottery numbers drawn Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:41:00 EST
Here are the winning numbers selected today in the midday New Jersey State Lottery drawing:

Supreme Court to rule in wealthy Spring Lake widow's case Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:32:00 EST
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday is expected to settle the last legal issue surrounding the $6 million estate of Spring Lake widow Madeleine Stockdale.

Keansburg domestic dispute leads to three arrests Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:18:00 EST
A domestic dispute ended with one person injured, several windows smashed and three people under arrest today, police said.

Perth Amboy mall evacuated as truck hits gas line Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:11:00 EST
The Convery Plaza Mall on Convery Boulevard, which contains a ShopRite supermarket, was evacuated shortly before 11 a.m. after a truck hit a gas line in the rear of the property.

Report: Lautenberg gets Boss tix for fundraiser Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:06:00 EST
A newspaper is reporting that supporters of Sen. Frank Lautenberg can donate $1,500 to his campaign fund and hear Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium on Sunday.

Stocks climb in morning trading Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:52:00 EST
Wall Street was mostly higher today after Bank of America Corp. posted results that beat expectations, raising hope the credit crisis might be easing for the nation's biggest retail banks.

Bank of America profit shrinks Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:44:00 EST
Bank of America Corp., which has the most branches o any bank in Monmouth and Ocean counties, has become the latest in a string of big banks whose second-quarter earnings, while hurting from the impact of the credit crisis, still managed to beat Wall Street expectations.

Corzine meets with top Israeli leaders Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:42:00 EST
Gov. Corzine has huddled with top Israeli leaders.

N.J. drugmakers delay earnings results Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:40:00 EST
New Jersey-based drugmakers Schering-Plough Corp. and Merck & Co. took the highly unusual step of delaying their second-quarter results until after the closing bell Monday so European researchers can present data from a study of the companies' cholesterol drug Vytorin.

Airlines expect more job cuts, lower profits Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:39:00 EST
Airlines expect further deterioration in profits and more job cuts over the next 12 months as carriers trim expenses amid near-record fuel prices, according to an industry survey of chief financial officers.

Yahoo reaches deal with Icahn, providing chance for a Microsoft takeover Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:31:00 EST
Yahoo Inc. is relinquishing three seats on its board of directors to activist investor Carl Icahn, ending a battle for control of the Internet company while still leaving the door open for a possible sale to Microsoft Corp.

FedEx chief says U.S. is not in a recession Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:28:00 EST
FedEx Corp. Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith said the U.S. economy isn't in a recession and that oil prices will "drift down for a while.''

White House threatens veto if Fannie Mae bill includes $4 billion to buy foreclosed homes Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:24:00 EST
The Bush administration warned Democratic lawmakers not to include a plan to buy $4 billion in foreclosed homes in a bill authorizing a rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the biggest U.S. mortgage-finance companies.

Police: 240 packets of heroin found during traffic stop Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:56:00 EST
Four Pennsylvanians were charged Sunday after more than 240 packets of heroin were found during a motor vehicle stop on Route 523 in the Oldwick section.

Richard Roeper leaving 'At the Movies' Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EST
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper says he is leaving the nationally syndicated show "At the Movies With Ebert & Roeper" after eight seasons.

Court tosses FCC 'wardrobe malfunction' fine Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:26:00 EST
A federal appeals court on Monday threw out a $550,000 indecency fine against CBS Corp. for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction."

Fugitive accused of driving with kids in car after taking cocaine Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:34:00 EST
A man charged with child endangerment and possession of cocaine after allegedly getting into an accident while his children sat in the rear seat of his car is being sought by authorities.

Family awaits parole hearing for daughter's killer Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:31:00 EST
The man convicted of killing his estranged wife in the early morning hours of Christmas Day 1976 has been granted a hearing next month before the state's full parole board.

Report says teens, other young drivers are safer Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:19:00 EST
Young drivers may get a lot of the blame for causing trouble on the roads, but a study of New Jersey crashes shows they are getting safer.

Drugs stolen in Union Beach home invasion Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:09:00 EST
Police are looking for two men who staged a home invasion robbery Saturday night that might be tied into two attempted break-ins that same night.

Somerset County K-9 inspiration behind bill to protect police animals Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:39:00 EST
A bill in the state Legislature that would increase the penalties for anybody who threatens the life of a police animal has Somerset County roots.

New tropical storm churning up surf today Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:31:00 EST
First it was Bertha and now it's Tropical Storm Cristobal that's stirring the surf from Sandy Hook to Cape May. The National Weather Service says there is a moderate risk of rip currents Monday. Forecasters say waves in the surf zones will be 3 or 4 feet. Swimmers should use caution. Rip currents are usually more numerous when the tide is going out. This will occur approximately between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Advocates of one ZIP code run into Wall Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Where you actually live may depend on whom you ask. Ask the taxman, and the answer will be the town where you make your property tax payment. But ask the post office, and that could be a completely different answer.

More riders to beaches, parks Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
More people are ditching the car and taking NJ Transit trains and buses to the beach, Monmouth Park and Six Flags amusement park this summer.

A new chapter in library's history Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
PHOTO GALLERY: 325th anniversary of Monmouth County Library

Stunt helicopter gets beachgoers' attention Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Beachgoers watched in wide-eyed amazement Saturday when a helicopter appeared and performed a series of stunts.

Year later, killings echo in Newark Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Mounds of dirt dot the playground where three college-bound friends were gunned down and a fourth gravely wounded a year ago, symbol of a transformation that will wipe away most of the physical remnants of the horrific events of Aug. 4, 2007.

Asbury church cheers new pastor Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
With cheers and more than a few standing ovations, the Rev. Charles J. Flood on Sunday was formally installed as the 11th pastor of the 103-year-old Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish on the corner of Pine Street and Asbury Avenue.

Until they meet again Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Bertha Wilde O'Shea's was a familiar story involving the elderly — a downward spiral in health, leading to her death Dec. 15 at age 75.

What's in a word? Plenty, landowner says Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
During a meeting Saturday morning, beachfront-property owners who have not signed easements for the federally funded beach project said they are not against the project but rather the way the easements are written.

Library materials reflect population Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
The collection of materials at Monmouth and Ocean county libraries is as diverse as the patrons who frequent them.

Study to be aired in Jackson dispute Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
If the state Department of Community Affairs assumes control of the local construction code enforcement duties, Jackson would become the first municipality in the county to have all of its inspection disciplines run by the state.

N.J. docks remain in top 40 for fish catch Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
New Jersey's fish docks maintained their spots in the top 40 of America's most productive ports during 2007, as seafood consumption and recreational fishing catches declined slightly, perhaps in an early signal of economic slowdown.

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