Community News

The Senate State Government, Waging, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) to designate the bog turtle as New Jersey’s Official State …

Make-A-Wish New Jersey has joined forces with 60 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout North, Central and Coastal New Jersey for the 8th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Throughout …

JACKSON-Two developers applied to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority for preliminary approval of water and sewer services. The commission granting preliminary sewer and water approval to Denton Pines, Block 20601, …

by Spring Lake PD SPRING LAKE-The heavy, wet snow from last night continues to weigh down tree branches and overhead wires – Please drive carefully around the Borough and be …

by Todd Malland, MPD Manchester Twp. NJ – As Winter Storm Toby leaves the area, both residents and Township officials have begun to assess the damages left in its wake. …

Snow will continue to fall steadily until 2 am Thursday morning according to the National Weather Service’s 3pm weather briefing. Latest NWS storm advisory… Strong low pressure of the Mid-Atlantic …

JACKSON-Hundreds of line workers assembled today at Six Flags Great Adventure in anticipation of storm-related power outages. “Crews from Canada-based Hydro-Québec are lined up at our staging site at Six Flags Great Adventure in Ocean …

by Jackson PD JACKSON-Samantha Conners (Badge #300), age 23, was sworn in by the Township Clerk and appointed as our newest police officer with the Jackson Police Department today. She …

BARNEGAT LIGHT-The U.S. Coast Guard today is advising boaters to stay off the water today after conditions at Ocean County’s two southern Ocean access points have gone from bad to …

From the Office of the Attorney General NJ TRENTON Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us officially announced plans to liquidate the inventory in all of its 735 US stores, including all of its stores in New Jersey. …

Atlantic City-Republicans across New Jersey’s southern counties can’t come to an agreement over who should represent the second district in this year’s vital congressional race to replace retiring Congressman Frank …

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey addressed resident concerns over the condition of Midstreams Road which connects Route 88 with Princeton Avenue.   The road was scheduled to be paved in 2017, but wasn’t, …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and New Jersey State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of …

TOMS RIVER-Did you ever wonder about the history of your home?  Who owned it before you?  What was it used for before?  Well, now is your chance to find out …

It’s the first day of spring today and that means free cones at your locally participating Dairy Queen and Rita’s Ice shops.   Each spring, both businesses offer free cones to …

JACKSON-The property owned by JR Custom Landscaping in Jackson has been listed for sale by Lakewood based realtor Esther Klein of Re/Max Real Estate.  The asking price for the 6.5 …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year.   Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council is once again amending township ordinances to accommodate more affordable housing construction within its borders, but one resident spoke up against the town’s current path. Doctor …

JACKSON-Long before it was Art and Kathy’s Kitchen, the building where Jackson residents came to have breakfast and lunch for generations was initially part of a stagecoach stop between Trenton and …

Tuesday, March 13, 2018– Students across the country have been making their voices heard on the issue of gun violence following the tragedy in Parkland, Florida last month. Toms River …

by JPD The Jackson Police Department would like to welcome aboard our two newest police officers and one Class 2 special police officer who were sworn in by the Township …

DALLAS-On Monday, the Dallas Fire-Rescue department received word that one of their own was killed.   Fire-Rescue Officer, Brian McDaniel, tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash while on vacation …

A state lawmaker has unveiled a plan to legalize marijuana that would permit hundreds of dispensaries across New Jersey and would allow people to grow a small number of plants …

A Seaside High School teacher, who also served as a reserve police officer and a city councilman in Seaside, California, accidentally fired a gun inside the classroom, injuring three students …

By Clay Calvert, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, University of Florida. Students from South Plantation High School, carrying placards, protest in support of gun control. Carlos Garcia/Reuters Thousands of …