Jim Murdoch

Reporter

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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: Chesterfield tornado rated EF-1 with 100 mph winds 
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Chesterfield tornado rated EF-1 with 100 mph winds 

Story image: News 12 field crew takes shelter in basement while tornado chasing
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News 12 field crew takes shelter in basement while tornado chasing

Story image: Water main break leaves some Jackson residents without water, causes roadway collapse
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Water main break leaves some Jackson residents without water, causes roadway collapse

Story image: Bradley Beach will raise 2027 badge fees to help pay for major upgrades
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Bradley Beach will raise 2027 badge fees to help pay for major upgrades

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

Story image: Bass Pro Shops expects large crowds for Sayreville grand opening
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Bass Pro Shops expects large crowds for Sayreville grand opening


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