Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. trib.al/Iv4YTdY

Looking to scope out the market? Here is what the most recently listed houses in and around Lacey have to offer. trib.al/S7zOw3z

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/C6Cbb68

The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. trib.al/KgabveE

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/Y5g4Mvc

An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. trib.al/u5trBKb

"In today's society, I think it's time that we consider a no-knock ordinance," said Township Clerk Veronica Laureigh. trib.al/U9PNA9c

This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his two younger cousins: trib.al/pYRB1oj

One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: trib.al/pQ3iNDB

A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. trib.al/k8vOxTu

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/RNUXryB

Corey Johnson broke into his ex-wife's home on Monday morning, where he shot at a cop before shooting himself in the head, officials said. trib.al/1gQcCNv

Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. trib.al/xKU7Pc0

Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. trib.al/J2RNQYi

Our real estate roundup has the latest properties for sale in the Lacey area. See this week's top homes. trib.al/4W0zZVi

Parents in Lacey can mark the first day of school coming later this summer. trib.al/GLSooI1

Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: trib.al/37vtkid

Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. trib.al/4gu2FTL

Homelessness has steadily increased in Ocean County since 2020, and more people are unsheltered in 2023. Find the latest data here: trib.al/I5ArenX

Looking for new digs near Lacey? Find your price point among the latest properties to hit the market. trib.al/Budiaaw