Hard Working People are Leaving New Jersey for More Tax-Friendly States, Report
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey continued to rank among the nation’s biggest losers in interstate migration as residents moved to lower-tax states, according to a new report by Tax Foundation policy analyst…
Two Lakewood Men Charged with Murder in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2010 shooting death of Rondell Proctor, following a renewed investigation that used modern forensic testing, Ocean…
New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Toms River with Promising Reviews by Locals
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a new Mexican restaurant in New Jersey, and it has some pretty big and, unfortunately, bizarre shoes to fill. Back in the day, it was the site…
Dog found in Freehold, shelter seeks owner
FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is seeking the owner of a recently found dog who was picked up in Freehold. According to a post from the shelter,…
New Jersey Gas Tax to Increase in 2025 and This Time, Shore Republicans Are on Board
TRENTON, N.J. — You can’t just blame Democrats and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy when the price of gas increases in the new year. That’s right, several New Jersey Republican lawmakers at…
Manchester police seek help identifying suspect in smoke shop burglary
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village earlier this…
Fire rips through Whiting quadplex, residents escape unscathed
WHITING, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a residential quadplex fire in Whiting on Friday night, where flames pierced through the roof and prompted a swift, multi-agency response that successfully prevented injuries and…
Ocean County man held in jail on charges of stalking and making death threats
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Chad Dean Cogorno, 32, is being held without bail after being charged with stalking and making death threats, according to Ocean County inmate records. Cogorno was booked on…
Ocean County man faces charges for drug possession and DUI
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Marco Antonio Arguello, 28, was booked into Ocean County custody on Monday, December 2, 2024, on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence, according to public…
Ocean County woman arrested for weapons and threats charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Jacqueline Armenia, 45, was arrested on December 1, 2024, and faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and making violent threats, according to inmate records. Armenia,…
Ocean County woman arrested on burglary and theft charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Belkis Maria Herrera, 38, was arrested on November 30, 2024, and faces charges of burglary and theft by unlawful taking, according to inmate records from the Ocean County…
Ocean County man arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Bernard Lamont Proctor, 35, was taken into custody on December 1, 2024, and faces a range of serious charges related to weapons possession, drug distribution, and drug possession,…
Neptune man arrested, charged in Deal residential burglaries
DEAL, N.J. — A 20-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged in connection with multiple residential burglaries, including two on Lady Bess Drive, following a police response last week, authorities said. On…
Toms River to honor student selected for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade band
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is set to honor James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, who was selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving…
Electrical failure sparks fire, displaces residents in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire that broke out late Friday night at a residence on Hudson Parkway left the home uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported, authorities said. Officers from the…
Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of community and conservation
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and enjoying the natural beauty of Jackson’s trails, is marking its 25th year in 2024. Open to all, the Pathfinders…
Man charged with aggravated assault causing serious injury in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nelbin Sanchez, 25, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, according to public records. Sanchez,…
Missing Manchester Man Last Seen in Keansburg, Police Report
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 58-year-old Richard J. Rokicki, who was last heard from on Friday morning after speaking with family by phone. Rokicki,…
Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…
Lakewood residents petition township committee for return to in-person meetings
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents of Lakewood are calling on the township committee to reinstate in-person public meetings, starting January 2025, in a petition urging a return to pre-pandemic governance practices. The petition,…
Downtown Toms River to host annual tree lighting with live entertainment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Toms River is set to take place on Wednesday, December 6, offering live holiday entertainment, refreshments, and an appearance by Santa…
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