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PHOTOS: Some Lacey Streets Remain Flooded After Early Morning Storm
Areas of Lacey that already sustained heavy damage due to Hurricane Sandy, took on water again

Committee Approves Raises for Lacey Patrolmen
Ordinance also approved two additional increments to the pay scale

Fund Established to Assist Lacey Families Affected by Sandy
Applications can be picked up at the police department, the Lacey Township Clerk's Office, the Lacey Library and the Lacey United Methodist Church

Getting More Out of Lacey Patch
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Funeral Services for High School Senior to be Held Saturday
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Riggs Funeral Home at 3 p.m. until the services at 5:30 p.m.

Lacey Residents Call on Township to Address Erosion Along Forked River Beach
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, concerns of erosion have accelerated as the bay closes in on Forked River homes

Former New England Patriot Jarvis Green and ShopRite served a holiday dinner to Ocean County residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Letter: Parent/Guardian Meeting to be Held in Response to High School Senior's Death
The District Response Crisis Team as well as grief counselors will be available at 6:30 p.m. to provide parents and guardians with information to help children cope with loss

The Lacey Township School District is offering counseling services to students throughout the day until 8 p.m. Wednesday

PHOTOS: High School 'Elves' Deliver Gifts to Local Families in Need
More than 500 kids throughout Lacey, Waretown and Barnegat will receive gifts this holiday season from the Forked River Rotary Club's Elves Program

Number of Lacey Gun Permits Spikes 168 Percent Since 2008
Sen. Frank Lautenberg plans to reintroduce his high-capacity magazine ban legislation in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting

Forked River Man Charged With Robbery at Sears
Man accused of attempting to swipe $800 of goods.

High School Senior Reported Dead
Counselors will be available at the high school until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday

Waretown Man Charged with New Year's Eve Hate Crime
Indictment notes that Waretown resident and East Windsor man drove to Sayreville specifically to assault non-Caucasian individuals.

Deadline to Apply for Sandy Aid Extended
Gov. Christie's office announced an extension for New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for disaster assistance.

Funeral Arrangements For Sheriff William L. Polhemus Announced
Two wakes will be held on Thursday, funeral set for Friday

'We can always improve,' superintendent says of protocols and procedures

Seaside Heights amusement pier, severely damaged by storm, is updating its progress on Facebook.

Sandy Policy Enacted to Quicken Rebuilding Process for Homeowners
Residents who must restore or rebuild their homes after Sandy can do so within the same footprint without going before the Zoning Board of Adjustment

District Reports Case of Whooping Cough at Mill Pond School
Superintendent Dr. Sandra Brower provides the community with information on pertussis

Follow our live transcript of the Board of Education meeting

Monmouth Prosecutor's Office Busts Multimillion-Dollar Heroin Ring
Charges brought against 52; Monmouth and Ocean residents among those arrested.

Seaside Heights was opened to limited access Monday morning. Several residents of nearby towns stopped by for a first-hand look.

Township Borrows $1 Million for Hurricane Sandy Expenses
To cover costs expended by the superstorm, the township must borrow funds until it begins to receive money from FEMA

Letter: Safety of Lacey Students is 'Highest Priority' in District Schools
Superintendent Dr. Sandra Brower addresses the Lacey community in a letter on the Sandy Hook shooting