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The wildfire spread through 175 acres in town.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – As the state continues to face the driest climate in two decades, New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighters contained the wildfire that burned in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of Stump Tavern Road in the township. According to state and county authorities, magnesium sparks
from a 12-gauge Dragon’s Breath shotgun round ignited that wildfire in Jackson which led to the evacuation of homes and scorched 350 acres of forest. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and New Jersey Depar tment of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced in a joint statement that Brick resident
Richard Shashaty, 37, was charged with arson and violation of the regulatory provisions relating to firearms after firing the Dragon’s Breath shell at the Central Jersey Rifle Club located on Stump Tavern Road. A Dragon’s Breath shotgun shell typically emits magnesium sparks in order to create an explosive (Wildfire - See Page 4)
What Caused Trump To Sweep Jersey Shore? By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Everyone knew that no matter who won, Donald J. Trump or Kamala Harris, the results of this presidential election would be historic. Photo by Bob Vosseller Trump emerged victorious in what This Donald Trump campaign flag seems to now be ac- was a close race but he won the popcurate following the former Republican President’s vic- ular vote and was the first president tory over Democrat Kamala Harris on Election Night. to be re-elected in a non-continuous
ter m since Democrat Grover Cleveland. He was the 22nd 18851889 and 24th 1893-1897 president. Trump will be the 45th and 47th. Ocean County voters provided some strong backing of the 45th president. He emerged from a very improbable comeback after leaving office in 2021 after failing (Trump - See Page 5)
November 16, 2024
Resolutions To Assist Local Agencies By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Among the 20 resolutions listed on the consent agenda of a recent township council meeting were several that served to support township agencies. “We’re helping out our EMS first responders with an appropriation from our municipal budget as they’ve been hurting financially,” Councilman Nino Borrelli explained. He also commented that other resolutions provided Police Department, Public Works Department, and EMS Emergency Management Services “the tools and resources they need and to help them do their jobs to keep our town safe and secure for residents and running efficiently.” The Council recently approved the purchase of equipment for and outfitting new police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $214,361.08. Nine Ford patrol utility vehicles for the police department will also be purchased from Nielson Ford of Morristown at a cost not to exceed (Resolution - See Page 4)
Fewer Turned Out To Vote In Ocean County By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – While there are more registered voters, fewer of them went to the polls this presidential election compared to the last one. Ocean County has been a Republican stronghold for decades so it’s no surprise that Donald Trump won it 222,812-103,760. What may have surprised voters is that there were seven independent candidates for president on the ballot. Robert F. Kennedy was the strongest of them, despite the fact that he dropped (Votes - See Page 10)
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