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The reduced use of office buildings and closing of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic have decreased the use of water and in some cases, water has been sitting in mains. Over the past month, some of you may have noticed discolored water from time to time. To ensure our customers receive the highest water quality and continued supply of clean fresh water, it is necessary to flush the hydrants ...

Parkland, FL- For Parkland residents that are taking the extra time at home this season to clean out spaces, hazardous household waste drop off is on Saturday, June 6, in Pompano Beach. The drop off location is 1660 Northeast 10th Street, Pompano Beach, and they are open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to receive the hazardous materials. Facial coverings are required at the drop off.

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Don’t let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some species can transmit diseases that can make you sick.  Understanding how they breed and spread disease can help you gain the upper hand in the battle against these pesky insects.

Mosquitoes serve as a carrier (vector) in the spread of certain diseases. It starts ...

PARKLAND, FL- Bruno is still searching for the family that wants to throw his ball forever. This young 3 year old boy is good with other dogs (NO kitties) and is a total sweetheart. He has white hair around his eyes and white spots on his back that make him so unique and special! Bruno’s favorite activities are playing fetch and getting belly rubs! 

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BARNEGAT/WARETOWN, NJ - As a result of last night’s storm, 475 Barnegat residences or businesses remain without power supplied by Jersey Central Power & Light.  In Ocean Township, 632 customers have also experienced power outages.  Those looking for approximate reconnect times should log in to their accounts for further information.

“The majority of customers will be ...

STAFFORD and LONG BEACH ISLAND — A wicked storm blasted through the Southern Ocean County region Wednesday around 1 p.m. The storm left behind a large amount of damage to area homes and businesses. 

People have questioned whether the damage was caused by a tornado or just straight line winds. No official word from the National Weather Service this evening. 

By 4 p.m. over ...

PARKLAND, FL- Any student graduating from school this year is experiencing uniquely difficult circumstances. For students living in the Parkland Golf and Country Club neighborhood, a bleak season was made a little brighter by local residents and management at Parkland Golf. What began during the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic as a successful birthday parade inspired a ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The COVID-19 outbreak may mean a glitch in some summer travel plans. Fears of becoming stranded on a cruise or infected during air travel have many holding off on faraway trips. Alternatively, at the Jersey shore, homeowners are getting ready for a full season of summer guests. Many have added some extra steps to their usual protocol so their short-term guests ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - The COVID-19 outbreak may mean a glitch in some summer travel plans. Fears of becoming stranded on a cruise or infected during air travel have many holding off on faraway trips. Alternatively, at the Jersey shore, homeowners are getting ready for a full season of summer guests. Many have added some extra steps to their usual protocol so their short-term guests will be ...

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The public meeting on the abbey has been postponed again, announced township officials. The new date will be July 21, they said. The original meeting was scheduled for April 29 but due to the pandemic it was postponed until June 3.

Officials stated that since an in-person attendance is still not possible, the meeting will be postponed again.

"Township Committee ...