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Jim Murdoch joined the News 12 team as a reporter in 2014 and focuses on Monmouth and Ocean counties. When nature roars, Jim heads outdoors, reporting in the middle of memorable blizzards, nor'easters, and tropical storms along the beach.

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Bill would ban marijuana from off-the-clock police, first responders, truck drivers, and heavy equipment operators

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Bass Pro Shops expects large crowds for Sayreville grand opening

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Powerful storms rock the Jersey Shore Friday morning 

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Middletown parents question response to school trespassing case

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New Jersey Democrats lay out ‘mandate’ agenda for next two years

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