Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
Ocean County Prosecutor Keeping an Eye on “Hateful Online Rhetoric” in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is keeping a close eye on what it is calling hateful rhetoric being published online about township officials and the growing Orthodox Jewish…
10 Years After His Rescue as an Infant, Boy Visits First Responders
Avalon, NJ – In a heartfelt reunion, 10-year-old Ryan visited EMT John Schlechtweg of the Avalon Rescue Squad on Tuesday, August 22. The meeting brought back memories of a near-tragic event that…
New Jersey One Step Closer to Microstamping Legal Guns
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the establishment of standards and an application process for inclusion of handguns on New Jersey’s microstamping-enabled firearms roster, a significant move in…
New Jersey’s Back to School Tax Holiday Starts This Weekend
TRENTON, NJ – As students and parents prepare for the new school year, New Jersey is offering a Sales Tax Holiday to help with budgeting. From August 26 through September 4, various…
Toms River Councilman Proposes Fines for Prolonged Power Outages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River have faced continual frustration due to power outages, and Councilman Dan Rodrick believes it’s time to hold First Energy Corp accountable. According to Rodrick,…
NJ Forecast: Mild and Sunny Day Down the Shore on Wednesday
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – On Wednesday at the New Jersey Shore, the forecast is for sunny weather, with a high near 77 degrees and a northeast wind around 10 mph. Wednesday…
Power Company Needs to be Held Accountable for Repeated Outages Rodrick Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Power outages have plagued residents of Toms River in recent weeks, and Councilman Dan Rodrick said First Energy Corp, the parent company of Jersey Central Power and Light,…
Jackson Planner Forced Out of Meeting on Neighbor’s Property
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming, owner of County Line Hardware, and a member of the Jackson Township Planning Board, was forced to recuse himself on a hearing in which…
Phil Murphy’s Ciba-Geigy Deal Likely Heading to Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano have voiced their steadfast opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) settlement with BASF, the current owners…
Police Investigating Multiple Bank Robberies in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, two attempted bank robberies were reported in Toms River on Route 9. The Toms River Police Department is investigating the incidents that occurred shortly after 2:00…
Mostly Cloudy Start Gives Way to Sun at the Jersey Shore on Tuesday
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Residents and visitors of the Jersey Shore can expect a changeable weather pattern in the coming days. Today will start mostly cloudy, gradually becoming sunny with a high…
Phil Murphy Has Until September 15 to Find New Lt. Governor; Here’s What We Know
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy lost a friend and political ally when Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver passed away at the age of 71 earlier this month. Now, the governor…
Series of Shootings in Philadelphia Leave Four Wounded
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The weekend saw four individuals injured in separate shooting incidents. Early Sunday, just before 2 a.m., a 36-year-old man was shot on the shoulder at the 3400 block of…
Hidden Cameras at AirBnB Rental Lands Silver Spring Man in Jail
SILVER SPRING, MD – Montgomery County Department of Police has arrested Larry Goisse, 38, of Silver Spring, on charges related to installing hidden cameras inside an Airbnb bedroom, creating concerns about additional…
1,500 Still Without Power in Toms River, Lakewood; Here’s What’s Happening
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Restoration work continues in the wake of an early-morning substation fire in Toms River, which initially left 9,900 customers without power. As of the latest update, the number…
Brick Mayoral Candidate Says Democrat Energy Hypocrisy Has No Limits
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – John Catalano, the Republican candidate for mayor in Brick Township, had sharp words for New Jersey Democrats seeking to ban gas stoves and gas cars to force residents…
New Jersey Congresswoman Wants 1000% Tax on Your Guns
CAMDEN, NJ – In an overly ambitious move to reduce access to firearms across the nation, more than two dozen House Democrats introduced legislation on Friday to impose a 1,000% excise tax…
40 Shots Fired; Mother and Daughter Injured in South Jersey Shooting
MILLVILLE, NJ – A mother and her 14-year-old daughter were shot early Sunday morning on the 500 block of North 6th Street in Millville, according to Police Chief Ross Hoffman. Responding to…
Trump Mocks Former NJ Gov ‘Sloppy’ Chris Christie Polling at 2%
After a New Hampshire poll last week showed former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie poling at nearly 10%, a new CBS poll has Christie back at 2%, where he is in every…
Large Forest Fire Ignites Overnight in South Jersey
WATERFORD TWP, NJ – Firefighters from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service are battling a significant wildfire in the area of Jackson Rd. and the Atco Dragway in…
