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…
Our Nation Must Unite in Prayer After Las Vegas Disaster
Americans awoke to the news this morning of the deadliest mass shooting that has ever occurred in our nation’s history. Fifty people are dead and several hundred are injured after a shooter…
Mayor of San Juan Neighbor City Lauds Trump, Federal Response
As President Donald Trump readies to fly into Puerto Rico on Tuesday, at least one mayor is thanking the administration and the federal government for their response to Hurricane Maria, which rocked…
Letter: Brick Mayor Ducey Delivered on Campaign Promises
Letter to the Editor by Eileen Della Volle, Brick Township John Ducey and his team made a lot of promises when they ran for Brick Mayor and Council and they kept their…
Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…
Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Child
by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest yesterday of ISTVAN MEHESZ, 58, of Monmouth Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. In a joint investigation conducted by Ocean County…
Police Report Crash in Manchester
by Vincent Manco, MTPD Manchester Twp NJ – On Thursday, September 28, 2017, at approximately 5:14 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 near the intersection…
Las Vegas gunman identified as 64-year-old Mesquite, NV man
The gunman responsible for a deadly shooting attack at a country music festival in Las Vegas has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, a resident of Mesquite, Nevada. Police say Paddock had…
Sing Father Scott’s rosary with new CD | Faith Matters
Attending Holy Rosary Grammar School and going to Holy Rosary Church in Jersey City meant that as a child I prayed the rosary – a lot. We’d say the rosary in the…
O.J. Simpson released from Nevada prison
Former football star O.J. Simpson walked out of a Nevada prison early Sunday morning after serving nine years for a Las Vegas kidnapping and armed robbery. The 2007 hotel room heist in…
Route 91: Country Music Festival Attacked in Las Vegas
A gunman who opened fire on revelers late Sunday night outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino targeted the last night of a three-day-long country music event, the Route 91 Harvest Festival.…
Gunman Opens Fire on Las Vegas Concert Goers, Killing At Least 50
Police in Las Vegas, Nevada say a man opened fire on a country music concert late Sunday, killing at least 50 people and wounding more than 200 others, in the deadliest mass…
10th Annual Wounded Warrior Parade coming to Jackson Twp
As Mayor, Mike Reina has the privilege of recognizing many outstanding citizens in our community. For the past 10 years he has had the honor of riding alongside some true heroes- Wounded…
Playground to close for Maintenance
As per the Director of Public Works, Project Playground (Jackson Jungle) will be closed for routine maintenance starting August 7, 2017 and will reopen August 21, 2017. For the safety of those…
Jackson Township Road Construction Updates
Currently there are a few road closures and detours around town as a result of Township, County and Municipal Utilities Authority projects. Residents that do not reside in the immediate area of…
Lakewood BlueClaws to Host Jackson Township Night
The Lakewood BlueClaws will host Jackson Township Night on Saturday, June 17th, game time is 7:05pm. This year the Lakewood BlueClaws will be offering a special promotional rate of $13 per ticket…
Jackson Recreation Spring Teen Dance
Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Recreation Department presents the Spring Teen Dance. This dance will take place on Friday, April 28th from 7-9pm at the Jackson Senior Center. Open to all 6th, 7th…
Time to register for Jackson Township Summer Camp
Spring has sprung and now is a good time to start thinking about your summer arrangements for the kids. Jackson summer camp registration is going on now. Also, for your older kids (7th…
Jackson Township prepares for upcoming Winter Storm
As many of you may have already heard this upcoming winter storm has the potential of hitting us with up to a foot of snow, heavy winds and hazardous driving conditions. Everyone…