Karen Wall

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Two people were injured Tuesday morning in a crash on the Garden State Parkway involving five vehicles, including a dump truck and a tractor-trailer hauling lumber, New Jersey State Police said.

HAZLET, NJ — A New Jersey assemblyman's car was stolen early Wednesday after thieves broke into the Hazlet home where his wife and mother-in-law were sleeping.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — It has been 10 years in the making, but starting in two weeks the new Veterans Administration outpatient clinic will begin caring for veterans in the area.

Make a note of the dates for leaf collection while you're doing your fall cleanup.

HOWELL, NJ — If you have plans to take items to the Howell Township Recycling Center on Saturday, take note: the center will be closing early, officials said.

BRICK, NJ — The Spirit of Christmases Past and the Spirit of Christmas yet to come are meeting up in Brick Township in the form of a new Christmas store.

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township High School is inviting veterans in the community to its annual Veterans Day event to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A restaurant offering burgers with a Southern flair is coming to Toms River.

Salvatore Umek also must repay more than $100,000 that he stole and used to pay off credit cards, the prosecutor said.

The Inlet Tug of War, held in conjunction with Manasquan, raises money for the recreation departments of both towns along with Make-A-Wish.