Five Towns NJ News

JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just days after promising to pay more attention to roadway and traffic issues in Lakewood and Jackson, Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly announced a major upgrade to …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of …

Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses …

JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – River Equities, LLC has submitted an application for Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Bulk Variance approval of Lot 8 in Block 420.01, known as 450 River Avenue, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. It was where Mitt Romney …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes as a developer is planning …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township on Monday. An erroneous initial …

Submitted by Yankel Wenger, Lakewood Shopper On Wednesday, March 22, Dr. Richard Roberts and his son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Hirsch, took part in a special meeting with representatives of the Jackson …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department …

by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat …

by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. The board of the Strand …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood have arrested 22-year-old Max Miliano Sanchez after he waved a machete in front of five people walking along Forest Avenue Monday night. Lakewood Police …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A mother and daughter were struck by a car while crossing Route 9 in the area of Chestnut Street Friday night in Lakewood. Lakewood Police and EMS …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police arrested a 21-year-old man after a botched attempted armed robbery in Lakewood Township on Thursday. Ricardo Buitron, 21, is alleged to have approached a 20-year-old victim …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child who exited a Lakewood school bus Thursday evening ran in front of the bus and was run over by the driver who did not know …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore today said while it’s never easy to be on the losing end of an election, the turnout at this week’s …

by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, held its reorganization meeting this February. Each executive officer will serve a one-year term. …

by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township will be hosting a free rabies clinic for pet owners in April. Lakewood Township has announced that it will hold a Free …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regular Republican Club, decertified by the Ocean County GOP, has announced their off-line challengers to the Ocean County GOP’s party line. Former GOP …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in North Miami Beach reported on Sunday that Hershy Schwartz, 40, was found shot and killed inside his vehicle. Police located Schwartz unresponsive and unconscious in …

LAKEWOOD, NJ -Senator Robert Singer of New Jersey has introduced legislation that would allow individuals with gastrointestinal disorders to park in handicapped parking spaces. “People who live with health challenges …