News for Lakewood, NJ. The township of Lakewood is the 7th most populous municipality in the state and the most populous municipality in Ocean County with more than 102,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Raymond Coles.
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Why New Jersey wants to take over the Lakewood school district
The unique Lakewood Township School District is the latest to face the "nuclear" option of a state takeover amid a red budget and worsening finances.

Lakewood dad pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter of newborn
In Lakewood, a father admits guilt in his newborn daughter's death, a case filled with heartbreaking details.

Want a job with some fun in it? BlueClaws are hiring
Spring is around the corner, and the BlueClaws are looking for enthusiastic folks to join their game day team for some summer fun.

Caught on camera: Lakewood road rage turns violent at crosswalk
Video of the incident first posted by The Lakewood Scoop shows a white sedan stopped at the intersection of First Street and Clifton Avenue whose driver got out to talk to the other driver.

Lakewood yeshiva is buying empty Jackson middle school for $40M
Jackson Township is selling off a public school building at a reduced price, to an expanding Orthodox yeshiva based in neighboring Lakewood.

Stop holiday meltdowns: NJ psychologist’s advice for family chaos
The holidays can be stressful especially when you're surrounded by toxic relatives, so one NJ child psychologist offers ways to stay calm during the chaos.

Bomb threats made against 2 Ocean County hospitals
Community Medical Center in Toms River and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus were placed on lockdown and searched on Tuesday evening "out of an abundance of caution," according owner RWJ Barnabas Health.

This NJ town has worse drivers than Lakewood
In a state known for its strong driving habits, some towns are raising eyebrows with alarming crash statistics. Let's break down the findings.

NJ woman, 19, dies a week after being hit by bus while on scooter
A school bus and a scooter collided on a busy Lakewood road, leaving an Ocean County family grieving and raising questions about safety.

Jackson slashes middle school sale price as busing costs explode
With public student enrollment on the decline, Jackson Township is making tough calls. The sale of a beloved middle school is just the latest.
