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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.

Story image: Zoning board grants Toms River nonprofit organization allowance of a permanent family homeless shelter
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Zoning board grants Toms River nonprofit organization allowance of a permanent family homeless shelter

Story image: Hollywood hit movie 'Song Sung Blue' filmed at Matawan Garage
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Hollywood hit movie 'Song Sung Blue' filmed at Matawan Garage

Story image: Summer rentals still available at the Jersey Shore, but filling up quickly
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Summer rentals still available at the Jersey Shore, but filling up quickly

Story image: Prosecutor: 3 killed in Berkeley Township before suspect turns gun on himself
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Prosecutor: 3 killed in Berkeley Township before suspect turns gun on himself

Story image: Shore towns push back against new DEP-mandated flood elevation building requirements 
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Shore towns push back against new DEP-mandated flood elevation building requirements 

Story image: Prehistoric walrus femur found by family dog along Bay Head Beach 
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Prehistoric walrus femur found by family dog along Bay Head Beach 


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