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Family Seeks Support as Mom Rose Faces Brain Cancer Again. Rose is bravely facing brain cancer for the second time after her family believed she had overcome the worst of it last year. Her daughter shares the emotional journey of watching her mother endure radiation treatments, mounting medical needs, and the fear of an uncertain road ahead. Rose now requires round‑the‑clock care, hospital treatment, medications, and support with daily needs — all while holding onto her biggest wish: to be well enough to see her granddaughter walk down the aisle. The GoFundMe aims to help the family manage overwhelming medical and caregiving expenses so they can focus on being by her side. Every donation, share, or prayer brings comfort and hope to a family fighting to give Rose the best chance possible.

Officer Victoria Finelli Recognized as One of the Girl Scouts’ ‘Phenomenal Women Under 40’ The Brick Township Police Department is celebrating one of its own after Officer Victoria Finelli #273 was honored on Wednesday, September 16, by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore as one of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Phenomenal Women Under 40. The award highlights women who demonstrate exceptional achievement, strong character, and a deep commitment to community service.

Douglas Cobb Manhunt Intensifies as Investigators Uncover New Details in Fatal Wawa Shooting Case TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The search for Douglas Cobb, the 51‑year‑old fugitive accused of fatally shooting Bruce Gress, 42, outside the Wawa at Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, continues to widen as authorities release new details and update the public on the rapidly evolving investigation.