Pope Benedict remembered at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
By Michael Quinn, Arch Diocese of Newark Newark, N.J. – Though some might feel saddened while reflecting on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s passing, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, told…
Putin’s Daughter Is Connected To Wilbur Ross
President Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is doing business with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s son-in-law, a bombshell new report revealed Tuesday. A large leak of financial documents called the Paradise Papers…
Welcome the Holiday Season with the Lighting of the Official Ocean County Christmas Tree on December 6
TOMS RIVER – The Public is invited to join Ocean County officials, Toms River school children and assorted elves at the annual lighting of the county’s Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 6th…
Jersey Shore Family Vacation: We’re Back B*tches
The cast of MTV’s hit show Jersey Shore is coming back in 2018 for another installment of the controversial series based here in Ocean County. “We’re back b*tches,” said Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Snooki…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announce Engagement, Pose for Pics & Show Off Ring
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle *A large crowd has gathered outside Kensington Palace this morning to celebrate and discuss their feelings on the announced engagement of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. The…
Denzel Washington on black incarceration: ‘I can’t blame the system,’ ‘it starts in the home’
Denzel Washington stressed the importance of having a positive father figure in the home while speaking recently about the mass incarceration of black males. The Oscar-winning actor told a reporter for The…
Hollywood Celebs Not the Only Ones Facing Trouble as Celebrity Elephant Kills Owner
An elephant that has starred in feature films and commercials crushed its owner to death in Thailand, zoo officials said Tuesday, setting off fresh debate over the kingdom’s animal tourism industry. The…
Woman fights with purse snatcher, gets dragged by car, police say
A woman attempting to stop a man from stealing her purse was dragged by a vehicle across a Jackson store parking lot as she grappled with the robber in his car, police…
These major retailers are closing 1,000 stores in 2018
The new year could be another difficult one for traditional retailers. After closing more than 5,000 stores in 2017, we’re already getting word of closings for 2018. In 2017, the store closure…
For Dem Governor Jim Florio’s Business Partner Named as NJ GOP Chairman
TRENTON — Having lost the governorship, seats in both the state Senate and Assembly and numerous freeholder boards, New Jersey’s GOP has picked a new chairman to lead it out of the…
Report: Why this N.J. Republican keeps voting for things that could hurt Jersey
WASHINGTON — In just his third term in office, Rep. Tom MacArthur is helping to shape legislation in a way lawmakers who’ve been here a long time can only dream of. But…
Jackson Man Charged With Assault by Auto, Robbery
by Jackson Police Dept. On Saturday November 25, 2017 at approximately 12:45 am, Police Officers Ernest Thomason, Keith French and Michael Goelz responded to the Sunoco gas station located on North Countyline…
Jackson Liberty Band Marches at Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Tammy Garcia The student members of Jackson Liberty High School’s band, color guard and cheerleaders spent their Thanksgiving entertaining thousands in the 6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. There were an estimated…
Freeholders: Bergdahl is a Deserter who Doesn’t Deserve Medals, Back Pay
by The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari, Gerry Little PRIVATE BOWE BERGDAHL is a deserter and should be treated as such, not awarded $300,000 in back pay and a…
Holidays Are the Perfect Time to “Buy in Ocean County”
In the upcoming days and weeks, downtown business districts and shopping areas – small and large – throughout Ocean County will come alive with the spirit of the holiday season. “No matter…
Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park
SURROUNDED BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT and the sounds associated with it, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. took a recent tour of the Berkeley Island County Park redevelopment project to see firsthand…
Osteo Relief Institute Helping People Affected by Hurricane Maria
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. The results are…
With Murphy, Recreational Marijuana Has a Bright Future In New Jersey
By Ryan S. Malc | rmalc@bathweg.com With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy. A major platform of Mr. Murphy’s…
Beachwood Firefighters Respond to GSP Car Fire
by Beachwood Vol. Fire Dept. BEACHWOOD-At approximately 645 AM, the Beachwood Fire Department responded to a working car and trailer fire at milepost 80 northbound on the Garden State Parkway. The fire…
Freehold Youth Soccer Treasurer Admits Stealing $400,000 from Kids Program
FREEHOLD – The former treasurer of the Freehold Soccer League pleaded guilty today to stealing over $400,000 from the volunteer organization between 2012 and 2016, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.…
NJ Senator Menendez Facing Claims of Sex with Underaged Hookers
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Friday that if the allegations against Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore are true, he should step aside, and “should be dealt with severely.” But…