Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
Ocean County man indicted for murdering wife, abandoning her body along road
Toms River, NJ – Jeremy B. Cruz, 51, of Forked River, has been officially charged with first-degree Murder in connection with the death of his wife, 51-year-old Dawn C. Cruz. The murder…
Brick mayor heading to superior court after Murphy appointment
BRICK, NJ – As reported by Shore News Network last August, it is official. Brick Township Mayor John Ducey will become a Superior Court judge. Ducey has been formally nominated by Governor…
Got hazardous waste in Ocean County? Here’s where you can get rid of it
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Get a head start on spring cleaning this year by emptying out your home of hazardous materials in a safe manner. Ocean County has announced the hazardous waste…
Ocean County Prosecutor to host community town hall in wake of Tyre Nichols death
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Memphis might be 1,000 miles south of Toms River, but Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, appointed by Governor Phil Murphy, will be hosting a Town Hall Community Dialogue…
Wawa’s not just a Jersey thing anymore, voted best gas station food in U.S.
If you’re from New Jersey, chances are Wawa is your primary pitstop choice. Whether you’re gassing up for work or a trip to the Jersey Shore, most Jerseyans choose Wawa. No trip…
Fire shuts down Toms River Burger King
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Firefighters from the Toms River Fire Department responded to a fire inside the Burger King restaurant on Route 37 and Bowling Green at around 5 pm on Friday.…
Seniors targeted in Ocean County public Ocean Ride scam
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Scammers are working the phones again in Ocean County, this time targeting the large senior citizen population. On Friday, Ocean County officials are warning about fake bill collectors…
Homeless man sets himself on fire inside bus station
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A homeless man was treated for burns on his torso, including his stomach and chest, after setting his sweater on fire Thursday night. Lakewood Police officers responded to the…
In death, 24-year-old Jackson woman saved many lives as an organ donor
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stephanie Smith, a Jackson Township resident, was young and had her whole life ahead of her, but she passed away prematurely at the age of 24 last April.…
Toms River councilman threatened after termination of politically connected township worker
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nepotism, and patronage jobs are nothing new in Toms River. For years, elected officials have openly admitted that many jobs in town hall are given to people who…
Jackson planning board gets shakeup after years of lawsuits
JACKSON, NJ – After years of lawsuits against the Jackson Township Planning Board and the township over allegations of denying projects based on bias, the planning board has some new faces. Gone…
Ocean County to pay $8.5 million to preserve Bretonwood property from development
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced their intent to purchase a 32 acre parcel of land in Brick Township’s Breton Woods section to preserve for open space. County officials…
Manchester crash victim flown to trauma center in critical condition
MANCHESTER, NJ – A Manchester Township woman was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center after a vehicle collided with her own in a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon. Manchester Township Police said Jorie…
Man found dead inside car at Lakewood gas station
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating a suspicious death of a man inside a car at a Lakewood gas station. The incident occurred at around 2 am Sunday morning when the man’s…
Brick attempted murder suspect to remain in jail until trial
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A suspect that is alleged to have attacked a woman on January 5th in a parking lot on Charry Quay Road has been ordered to remain in jail…
Ocean County women in Brick mass animal cruelty case in trouble again
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Brick Township women accused of hoarding and neglecting over one hundred dogs and 43 cats inside their home are in hot water again. Now, the Ocean County…
Jackson road to remain closed until fall as new bridge is built
JACKSON, NJ – If you travel between Jackson Township and Howell and use Bethel Church Road, you’re going to have to find an alternate route until September. On Monday, the road that…
Synagogue approved by zoning board inside East Veterans Highway 205 unit development
JACKSON, NJ – A 205-unit development project being built by Bil-Jim Construction and Cardinale Enterprises on East Veterans Highway will now have an 8,200-square-foot synagogue within it. The Synagogue, referred to by…
Red light runner causes crash in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A two-car collision last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue was caused when one vehicle ran a red light. Traffic flowing north and south…
Pedestrian critical after being struck by car in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 9 / Madison Avenue in Downtown Lakewood on Thursday. The incident happened at around 4:45 pm at the intersection…
16-year-old Barnegat girl has been missing since Christmas day
BARNEGAT, NJ – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Christmas day, according to the center. The Barnegat Police…
Stafford firefighters battle early morning blaze in Beach Haven West
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Firefighters from the Stafford Township Fire Company were dispatched to a house fire early this morning in Beach Haven West. Shortly after 6 am, firefighters arrived at the scene…
Jackson council votes for township-wide property reevaluation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to approve a property reevaluation for all real estate located in the township. The process, which will involve a property reassessment for all…
This Jersey Shore destination was just named the best in the state
The weather is below freezing, and the lakes are once again freezing over at the Jersey Shore, but the folks over at Travel Pulse are thinking Jersey Shore summers at the beach.…
Is New Jersey broken? One shore town mayor thinks it is and Gov. Murphy is to blame
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra is the latest public official to put the growing auto theft epidemic squarely in the hands of Governor Phil Murphy and his…
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