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• Lakewood Township Marks The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11; Highlights Sacrifice Of First Responders (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood Township marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by lowering flags to half-staff and spotlighting the sacrifices of first responders, with local police, fire, and EMS chiefs sharing reflections. Their remarks stress educating younger residents, honoring fallen heroes, and reaffirming Lakewood's commitment to protect the community with the same selflessness shown on that day.
• Florida church halts meals, showers for the unhoused after county says outreach violates zoning (thecooldown.com) — Lakewood residents should know their town is cited nationally for removing trees from Town Square to discourage unhoused people from gathering there. That example is part of a broader look at how communities from Florida to New Jersey are clashing over where services and public spaces for people experiencing homelessness should exist, and who gets to make those decisions.
• Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A drunk driver who sped through Lakewood and caused a 2025 crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. The case, investigated by Lakewood police and Ocean County authorities, raised questions about prior releases after multiple DWIs and became part of a wider debate over bail and immigration policy.
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