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MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON — PLEASE SHARE WIDELY Ramon Contreras (aka Ramon Contreras‑Tabora) remains missing, and his family, community members, and multiple missing‑person networks continue pleading for public assistance. According to Jersey City Police, Ramon was last seen on Tuesday, August 25 at 4:00 PM in the area of 123 Erie Street, Jersey City, near the Hamilton Park neighborhood.

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating one of its most dedicated four‑legged heroes today — K9 Thor, who turns six years old and continues to serve our community with loyalty, strength, and heart.

A sense of relief swept through the Woodbury community after 15‑year‑old Zaylynn Sanchez, who had been reported as a runaway juvenile, was located safely and reunited with her guardian, according to the Woodbury Police Department.

A Fall Tradition Featuring Local Creativity, Community Voting & Big Cash Prizes TOMS RIVER, NJ — Downtown Toms River is gearing up for one of its most beloved fall traditions: the 2026 Scarecrow Walk, where handmade scarecrows crafted by local businesses, families, students, and community groups will line the streets from October 10th through October 31st. This free, family‑friendly event invites everyone to register a scarecrow and have it displayed throughout the downtown district — giving creators a chance to showcase their imagination to thousands of visitors.