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Lakewood Township Council session

Tonight at 7:00 PM · Civic coverage desk

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See storm coverage, hurricane updates, commute bulletins, and shore conditions before you head out.

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Lakewood alert desk

Road closure update

Route 70 westbound changes near Cedar Bridge Avenue. Expect delays through 6:30 PM.

Ocean County · Updated 4 minutes ago

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The Lakewood Minute

Township decisions and local headlines

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Jersey Shore Today

Coastal weather, roads, and county news

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The Commute Check

Traffic and transit notes before departure

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