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Video Shows Drone Operator Reunite Injured Dog Struck By Car In Sayreville With Owners
A dog that went missing following a New Jersey crash was found thanks to a drone team specializing in search and rescue.
Michael Parziale, the founder of USAR DroneTeam, got a call Saturday, March 16, from the owners of a dog named Guinness, who got loose in the family's yard and was struck by a vehicle, then ran away.
Guinness GoFundMe photo
"The thought of Guinness out there alone, scared, hurting, cold, etc. and just not having him home with us, was the most horrible feeling a pet owner can go thru (a complete nightmare)," Guinness' owner Mary Valetutto said on a GoFundMe f…
Ex-Jersey Shore Man Gets 20 Years, No Parole For Serial Threats Against Police, Judges, Others
A former New Jersey resident with a cockamamie political history must spend the next 20 years in federal prison for threatening to kill police officers, lawyers and judges, among others, in and around Monmouth County.
Eric G. Hafner, 32, formerly of Fair Haven, also made calls and sent messages to state officials while phoning in bogus bomb threats to local and state government offices, a police department, two law firms and the Monmouth Park Racetrack during a two-year terror campaign, federal authorities in Trenton said.
Hafner told newspaper reporters in 2018 that he was on the lam for d…
Lifelong Ocean County Resident Derrick Demers Dies, 32
Ocean County native and beloved friend Derrick Michael Demers died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 32.
Born in Lakewood, Derrick spent his entire life living in Jackson, his obituary says.
He attended Jackson Memorial High School and had held various warehouse positions in Manasquan, according to his social media page.
Derrick will forever be remembered as a kind and compassionate son, uncle, nephew, and cousin.
He is survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Grace Demers; his brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Jessica; brother, Troy, his nephew, Liam; niece, Claire; as well as many ex…
Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44
Manasquan native and devoted dad Tyronne “TJ” Marston died on Sunday, Nov. 13. He was 44.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, TJ grew up in Ocean Township and graduated from Ocean High School, his obituary says.
TJ went on to work as a dialysis technician throughout Monmouth County, where he was known for his love of helping people.
He was a kid at heart who loved the Las Vegas Raiders and animals — his favorite was his cats.
But above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved son Patrick Melley.
In addition to his son, TJ leaves behind his loving parents, Michele and Steve…
NJ TikTokers Audition For 'American Idol' (Video)
A pair of young New Jersey natives left their first "American Idol" auditions with more than feedback from the judges.
Camryn Champion, 16, of Lumberton, and Cole Hallman, 22, of Manasquan, have tickets to Hollywood.
Hallman, accompanied by his sister with special needs, only recently started singing in the last five years. He performed "Lodi" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, before his sister, Katie, joined him to sing along.
Champion received coaching during her rendition of "I Know I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith.
Both Champion and Hallman showcase their vocals on TikTok.
Watch the…
Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $10K In Central Jersey
A lucky Mega Millions lottery player is taking home $10,000 in Monmouth County.
The lottery player bought a third-tier prizewinning ticket for the Friday drawing. It matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at Shoprite #630, 2445 Highway 34, Manasquan in Monmouth County.
The winning numbers for the Friday, October 15, drawing were: 03, 20, 31, 34, and 65. The Gold Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
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