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Police & Fire
Woman Struck, Killed While Waiting For Ride On Jersey Shore Woman Struck, Killed While Waiting For Ride On Jersey Shore
Woman Struck, Killed While Waiting For Ride On Jersey Shore A 40-year-old woman from Wall Township was struck and killed while waiting for a ride from a friend, authorities said. Georgina M. Stelman was standing on Brighton Avenue when she was struck by a 64-year-old driver from Oakhurst, Wall Township police said. The crash occurred at about 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Stelman was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune by Wall Township Emergency Medical Services where she was pronounced dead approximately three hours later, police said. The accident is being investigated by Sergeant Andrew Baldino and Patrolman Johan Moren…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
'Sunny Soul:' Forked River Mom Nadine Vetter Dies, 42 'Sunny Soul:' Forked River Mom Nadine Vetter Dies, 42
'Sunny Soul:' Forked River Mom Nadine Vetter Dies, 42 Tributes are flooding social media for Nadine Vetter, a Jersey Shore mom who died Tuesday, Nov. 14 aged 42. Born in Staten Island, Nadine spent most of her life in Bayville, finally moving to Forked River, her obituary says. She worked for Weichert Realty in Oakhurst as a Mortgage Analyst for 15 years. Nadine loved to spend time with her many friends and family members. Above all, she embraced her role as a devoted mother. Nadine is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Vetter; her cherished daughter, Alyssa, three stepchildren, Tyler, Madison and McKenzie; her mother, Robyn Bianco; her…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Newest Wawa Opening In Monmouth County Newest Wawa Opening In Monmouth County
Newest Wawa Opening In Monmouth County A new Wawa is opening in Monmouth County. On Thursday, Aug. 17, Wawa is opening its newest store at 1611 Route 35 in Oakhurst with an 8:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Free coffee will be served all day. Limited-edition t-shirts will be given to the first 100 customers And Wawa's signature Hoagies for Heroes competition will take place. Local first responders from Ocean Township Police Department and Oakhurst Independent Hose Company will compete to see who can build the most hoagies in three minutes.  Wawa will conclude the Hoagies for Heroes competitions by presenting checks for …

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by Jon Craig
Business
Ocean State Job Lot Distributes Winter Coats, Other Essentials To Veterans, Families In Need Ocean State Job Lot Distributes Winter Coats, Other Essentials To Veterans, Families In Need
Ocean State Job Lot Distributes Winter Coats, Other Essentials To Veterans, Families In Need Ocean State Job Lot will deliver winter coats and essential items, including health and hygiene products and food to a local car dealership on Saturday, March 4. The coats and other essentials are for veterans and families in need, an OSJL spokeswoman said. Gold Coast Cadillac is located at 2123 Route 35 in Oakhurst. The coats and other goods will be distributed from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to local veterans and families in need throughout the area. Saturday’s donation is the first of three missions to help benefit active military living on base and veterans living in shel…

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by Jon Craig
News
These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022
These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 New Jerseyans will be entering a new year without some of their longtime favorite restaurants. The establishments were more than just places to grab a bite. They were the go-to spot for every family occasion where patrons became close with the management and wait staff. They provided a taste of childhood and comfort. There was an attachment there, and leaving them in 2022 was sad for some. Here are some of the New Jersey restaurants that closed in 2022 that patrons will miss most: Inkwell Coffee House, Long Branch Brooklyn's Pizzeria, Edgewater Ice Cream By Mike, Ridgewood East, T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore
Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore Red Lobster closed its last Monmouth County restaurant after more than 45 years of business. The eatery was located at 2200 Route 35 in Oakhurst. “Thank you for calling Red Lobster. This location is closed. We would like to thank our guests for their loyalty over the years and look forward to serving you at a different location,” the restaurant’s voicemail says. The seafood chain runs 16 restaurants statewide.  The chain also operates more than 700 restaurants nationwide.

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by Jon Craig
Business
Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans
Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans A popular Jersey Shore sandwich shop is opening another location. Hoagitos, which translates to "small hoagie," will be coming to Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, next to Last Wave Brewing Co.  🚨THIS SATURDAY 🚨 @monmouthuniversity homecoming special in Oakhurst ONLY. $49.99 get 10!!!! Classics!! Fried Breast, American cheese, lettuce, Pickle w. Garlic Mayo 🔥 🤤 #LETSGO #HOAGITOS Posted by Hoagitos on Thursday, October 20, 2022 According to a report in NJ Advance Media, more locations could be on the horizon. The company expanded to open its first brick-and-mortar opened in Belmar in 2016…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway 65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway At least 65 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes on a major ice-covered road in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crashes were blamed on black ice which often forms at dawn and dusk, according to the Monmouth County sheriff. The first chain-reaction crash occurred at 6:27 a.m. Wednesday on Route 36 westbound at the Route 18 ramp, according to Eatontown police. Police officers found approximately 15 vehicles involved in that crash. Multiple people were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Approximately 10 minutes after the first crash, a second m…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Ocean Township Burglary Suspect Arrested In Deal Ocean Township Burglary Suspect Arrested In Deal
Ocean Township Burglary Suspect Arrested In Deal An Ocean Township man was charged with attempted burglary after police said he was seen trying to break into an Oakhurst home through the rear door then fleeing on a bicycle. A caller alerted police to the attempted break-in about 1:40 p.m. Thursday, providing what authorities said was a detailed description of the suspect, police said. The suspect was last seen riding a bicycle down Roosevelt Avenue where the home is located, the caller told police. Police in Deal and Long Branch were notified. A police officer in Deal saw a man on Norwood Avenue matching the description, police said.&nb…

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by Jon Craig