February 2017

On Saturday, January 18th, Jackson residents voted for their new fire district commissioners and fire district budgets. In Jackson Fire District 2 (Consolidated 1&2), Marty Flemming and Robert Reddington, Jr. …

Kathy Water of the White Butterfly gift shop, owned by former township Mayor Michael Kafton delivered Valentines Day cards made by local residents and students to the Jackson Police Department. …

Sweet cannoli, a new Italian bakery is coming to Cooksbridge Commons this spring.   It’s been years since Sal’s Pastry Shoppe went out of business after the plaza opened, but …

Do you know someone in need with severely crooked, crowded or spaced teeth? Somebody with a badly aligned bite who has not been able to receive orthodontic treatment? Dr. Miriam …

The Jackson Memorial Jazz Ensemble had their first competition at Hamilton High School West and Tyler McCann won Outstanding Musician and Soloist Award. Tom Perucki also received an Outstanding Soloist …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the indictment of Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, for one count of Animal Cruelty in the 3rd degree for causing serious …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge has brought thousands of off-season visitors to the Jersey Shore every year for nearly a half century. As a …

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie on Friday ratcheted-up his fight to repeal a law requiring legal notices to be printed in newspapers, pointing out the New Jersey Press Association is …

JACKSON-Jackson Township is a rural suburb nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands.  It’s New Jersey’s third largest town by size in area, with over one hundred square miles. …

A story coming out of Jersey City via the Star Ledger newspaper highlights the increasing absurdity of New Jersey’s bail reform and speedy trial act. After a known gang member …

Be advised that due to medical reasons, the Meet the Mayor scheduled for Monday, February 27th at Town Hall has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Monday, …

  TOMS RIVER-In a surprise move by Congressman Tom MacArthur on Thursday, he met with alt-left protesters assembled outside the WOBM radio station in Downtown Toms River. The alt-left across …

Jackson police had another busy weekend with drug related incidents across the township. Here is last weekend’s police blotter published by the Jackson Police Department Sunday February 18: – OVERDOSE/FIRST …

From the Jackson Police Department: Today Chief Kunz presented Police Officer Keith Hood with his Detective Shield to recognize his transfer to the Investigative Services Division. Detective Hood joined the …

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Arson Unit/Major Crimes Unit, Toms River Police Department, Toms River …

BRICK-A rash of vehicle break-ins in the township prompted the Brick Police Department to warn residents to lock their car doors at night. “There have been numerous car burglaries this …

At approximately 1245 am, February 15, 2017, the Howell Police Department Communications Center received a phone call that there were flames visible on the property behind Taylor Fence. The Howell …

The Howell Police Department obtained an MRAP through a federal program that allows local law enforcement to accept equipment that has been declared military surplus, but Chief Kudrick details how …

Boy Scout Troop 76 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, March 4th from 3-7 p.m. at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, located at 445 Atlantic City Blvd. …

  Lacey Roller Hockey will allow Berkeley Twp. residents to join their league. 2017 Spring Registration will be held Friday February 24th from 6-8pm at the Lacey Recreation Center, 818 …

  From the Toms River School District: The National Honor Society at High School North hosted a “North’s Got Talent” cabaret with 16 show stopping numbers. The fundraiser was a …

From the Toms River School District: Congratulations to HSN Authentic Science Research senior Nicolette Carbonetto for being the only Toms River student selected to do an oral presentation of her …

The Toms River High School North Girls Bowling team won the South Jersey Group IV State Sectional Championship.

TOMS RIVER-For almost eight years, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno has resided in the large shadow cast by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. At a Governor’s forum held in Toms River on …

Lunch with the Easter Bunny will take place on Saturday, April 1 @ 11:00am at the Jackson Senior Center.  Registration is required and is limited to the first 200 registrants. This …