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1. How Much Does Lakewood School Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals (patch.com) — Lakewood residents get a close look at how much their school superintendent, Laura Winters, earns compared with peers statewide, with her $252,494 salary topping the New Jersey average. The report, based on state education data, also highlights how many superintendents across New Jersey make above the national average and where Lakewood fits in that broader picture.
2. Lakewood Police Remind Residents To Follow New E-Bike Rules Taking Effect In July (lakewoodalerts.com) — Lakewood residents who ride e-bikes need to prepare for New Jersey’s new rules taking effect July 20, 2026, including age limits, mandatory helmets, licenses or permits, and registration. Local police stress that riders under 15 will be barred from e-bikes, some models will require insurance, and violations could bring fines starting at $50.
3. New Jersey Ranked 5th-Worst State for Road Rage as Aggressive Driving Fuels Fatal Crashes (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Lakewood is singled out as one of New Jersey’s most challenging places to drive, with congestion and crash concerns adding to the state’s alarming road-rage ranking. A new analysis says nearly half of New Jersey’s fatal crashes involve aggressive or careless driving, raising pressure for tougher enforcement and safety efforts, especially along busy Jersey Shore routes.
4. Two Plead Guilty In Toms River Shooting Case (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Lakewood police and the Lakewood Township Police Department played key roles in arresting one suspect in a 2024 Toms River shooting where a bicyclist was fired upon but not injured. Two Ocean County men have now pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and related charges, with prosecutors seeking lengthy state prison terms at August sentencing.
5. Kars4 Kids jingle gets new life after court's ruling (nypost.com) — A Lakewood-based nonprofit, Kars4Kids, just won a key appeals ruling that lets its familiar jingle keep airing in California while a false-advertising case continues. The court paused a lower judge’s order that had faulted the charity for not clearly disclosing its religious ties and how donations are spent, even as past scrutiny of its fundraising is noted.
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