Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…
Lottery ticket delivers six-figure win in Toms River
Ocean County shopper scores $131K Fast Play jackpot from $5 ticket Toms River, NJ – A spur-of-the-moment play turned into a six-figure windfall for an Ocean County resident who hit $131,917 in…
Police ask for help identifying woman found wandering on Pelican Island
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman found walking in the Pelican Island section of Toms River on Saturday. Police said the unidentified woman…
Traffic in Lakewood a Mess Today After Downed Pole Shuts Down Route 9 Downtown
LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. – Traffic in and out of Lakewood is usually pretty congested, but today, it’s a worst case scenario. A downed utility pole and wires have forced the closure of…
Lakewood man charged with setting three fires, including house blaze
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson and two counts of arson after investigators linked him to three separate fires reported late Saturday night, authorities announced. Ocean…
Most New Jerseyans Want to Leave the Garden State – Here’s Why
Most New Jersey residents want to leave—and here’s why West Long Branch, NJ – New Jerseyans say they enjoy living in their state, but a growing number are ready to move out.…
Illegal alien caught with drugs in Ocean County held on $5,000 bond, immigration detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials confirmed that an inmate identified as Angel NMN Pacheco has been in custody since November 12, following his commitment to the Ocean County Jail. The…
Six Flags shuts down amusement park after 50 years, leaving fans heartbroken
BOWIE, Md. – The gates of Six Flags America closed for the last time this month, marking the end of a half-century of laughter, roller coasters, and local memories for generations of…
New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…
New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…
New Scam Targeting New Jersey Residents at Local Planning and Zoning Boards
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Township officials are warning residents and businesses about a new scam targeting applicants involved with the Planning and Zoning Department through the use of fake invoices and spoofed…
Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…
Lakewood Private School Families Upset Over Lack of Busing on Thanksgiving Holiday
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Private-school parents across Lakewood are preparing for another year of Thanksgiving disruption after the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority announced that no busing will operate on Thursday, even though many…
Pfizer releases global myocarditis data for COVID-19 vaccinated children
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and that the…
New Jersey Wednesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report
NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters across North Jersey faced a rough start to the morning rush as multiple crashes and heavy volume caused delays on major highways and bridges. The most serious backup…
Search underway after man reportedly jumped from bridge at the Jersey Shore
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A large-scale search operation was launched Tuesday night after a motorist reported seeing someone jump from the Route 72 Causeway Bridge shortly after 10 p.m. Responding officers found…
Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…
Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving
New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…
New Jersey Cop Accused of Being A Jerk After Car Hit a Deer has Bodycam Footage Released
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Facebook post accusing a local officer of being rude and incompassionate during a deer accident response has sparked widespread attention and a quick response from the Ocean…
New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…
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