APP.com news: Week in Review for Aug. 5

Welcome to our Week in Review, where we share the top stories from the last seven days. We know you have a busy life and may have missed these, so check 'em out!

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Here are some News stories you may have missed:

Lacey Township NJ fire claims lives

Four people died Tuesday in a house fire in the Lanoka Harbor section, said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The four victims inside the Buttonwood Drive home lost their lives when the roof collapsed. READ MORE

Spotted lanternflies in NJ: How to keep them off your trees

🔒 Spotted lanternflies — an invasive species that has swarmed the Garden State for a few years now — seem to be here to stay. But as their peak season approaches, there are things you can do to mitigate the creepy crawlies that may not be as abundant as they seem. READ MORE

Why Neptune school officials wouldn't let valedictorian deliver graduation speech

🔒 Teresa Kinney felt bullied and isolated in high school, after suffering sexual and emotional abuse from her peers, she said. It was a story the 18-year-old didn't share at the time, not with Neptune High School administrators, teachers or counselors, she said. That is, not until this June, when she wrote her story of triumph against the odds into a graduation speech. READ MORE

Here are some Sports stories you may have missed:

Savannah Bananas baseball team will play Trenton Thunder

It's not quite the Big Apple, but the Savannah Bananas are heading our way. The Trenton Thunder are getting ready to go ape as they welcome baseball's only dancing, stilt-walking, kilt-wearing (sometimes) team on Aug. 9. READ MORE

Holbrook Little League loses to East Hanover in NJ state final

🔒 Life lessons were learned Sunday by the Holbrook Little League’s All-Star team Sunday. Despite playing a competitive game, the team from Jackson Township fell just shy in the state tournament 12s final in losing to East Hanover, 4-3. READ MORE

NJ Shore football 2023 season previews, top teams, players to watch

Before you know it, the kickoffs of the first high school games of the season will be upon us. We will have dozens of team season outlook stories for you to check out (we’ll add links to the stories as they are posted to APP.com); scroll down to see the full list of teams that are published or on the way. READ MORE

Here are some Business stories you may have missed:

How much do I need to retire? Americans think they need $1.8 million.

Like everything else, the cost of retiring has also risen. Americans, on average, believe they will need to save an average of $1.8 million for retirement, compared with an average estimate of $1.7 million last year, according to an online Schwab survey of 1,000 U.S. 401(k) plan participants between April 19 and May 2. READ MORE

Redevelopment in Wall may include Route 35 convenience store

🔒 Could a convenience store with fuel pumps come to a Route 35 property, once home to a (now-demolished) motel? It's possible. READ MORE

Netflix Studios at Fort Monmouth: How Hollywood strike pokes at plans

🔒 Jess Bush landed a lead role in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," won acclaim for her performance and found herself in rare company: a working actor who could pay the bills. But as she took a break from walking the picket line in front of Netflix's office on Broadway one recent day, Bush, 31, said the future both for herself and new generations of actors was anything but assured. READ MORE

Here are some Entertainment stories you may have missed:

Jersey Shore star Vinny to make Chippendales Atlantic City debut

It's Vinny Guadagnino in the flesh. Guadagnino, star of MTV's “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” will dance with Chippendales male revue in five shows Sept. 21 through 23 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. READ MORE

Tony Soprano's boat, the STUGOTS, for sale at United Yacht

And Hesh said the boat had no resale value! The 1999 Cape Fear 47 Never Enough boat is for sale, and despite Tony Soprano's best friend Hesh, it's worth some money. READ MORE

Willie Nelson to perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel

Willie Nelson is on the road again, and he's coming to Holmdel. The American music legend headlines the big Outlaw Music Festival on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The Avett Brothers, Marcus King, Kathleen Edwards, Flatland Cavalry and Particle Kid are also on the bill. READ MORE

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: News in New Jersey: Week in Review for August 5