Two Children Reportedly Killed After Boating Incident Near Bayville in Ocean County
BAYVILLE, N.J. – Two children have reportedly died following a boating incident near Bayville on the Barnegat, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation. Emergency crews responded Sunday to the…
Missing New Jersey Congressman Expected to Recover From Serious but Temporary Illness, Ex-Gov Dad Says
Washington, DC — After weeks of mounting speculation over the unexplained absence of New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr., the congressman’s father says doctors expect the Republican lawmaker to make a full…
South Jersey Transportation Officials Indicted Over Not Paying Bills, Toms River Could Be Next
Toms River, NJ — Two current and former South Jersey Transportation Authority officials face criminal charges after prosecutors accused them of using public power to punish a political opponent during a bitter…
Lakewood’s Kars4Kids Banned in California Because it Only Benefits Jewish Children in New Jersey
California Judge Orders Kars4Kids Ads Off Air, Says Donations Misled Donors About Where Money Went Lakewood, NJ — The familiar Kars4Kids jingle will disappear from California airwaves after a judge ruled the…
Toms River MUA Commissioners to Continue Free Healthcare Plans After Council Blocks Vote to End Them
Toms River, NJ – A bitter political battle over taxpayer-funded health benefits exploded again in Toms River this week after a divided township council voted to indefinitely block an effort to strip…
Massive New Jersey human trafficking ring busted as 13 suspects charged
Cops uncover alleged sex trafficking network tied to drugs hotels and online ads TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping human trafficking investigation spanning multiple New Jersey counties has led to the arrests of…
Toms River Summer Camp Registration Opens as Spots Expected to Fill Within Minutes
Toms River, NJ – Parents across Toms River are racing to secure summer camp spots for their children as township officials warn some of the most popular programs could fill within minutes…
Toms River, Mayor Rodrick Welcomes New Shawarma Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard
Toms River, NJ – Toms River officials joined business owners this week to celebrate the opening of one of the township’s newest restaurants, bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to a busy stretch of…
Brick Seniors Fill Dance Floor at Annual Prom as Students Join Celebration
Brick, NJ – Music, dancing, and packed tables filled Brick Township’s Civic Plaza as senior residents gathered for one of the community’s most anticipated traditions — the Annual Senior Prom. Held Friday,…
Fugitive Wanted for Striking North Carolina Deputy in Construction Zone Captured in Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – A man wanted in North Carolina after allegedly crashing into a sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a dangerous chase through Asheville has now been captured…
Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears
Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…
Man Accused of Smashing Into Ocean County Convenience Store Arrested Sleeping in Car in Cherry Hill
Manchester Township, N.J. — A man accused of smashing through the front window of a Whiting convenience store during a burglary was arrested days later after Manchester Township detectives tracked him to…
New Jersey Teacher Sues Student, Family Over Social Media Allegations That Cost Him Coaching Jobs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student’s family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his…
Migrant Kidnapper Lured 4-Year-Old Girl Into ‘Secret Room’ at Laundromat, Released by New York Judge
Patchogue, N.Y. — A 4-year-old girl disappeared from a Patchogue laundromat for several terrifying minutes after a man accused of luring her away allegedly promised to take her to a “secret room,”…
‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate…
New Jersey detectives trying to identify person of interest
Police searching for person of interest tied to Stafford Township incident STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Detectives in Stafford Township are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to an incident…
Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation
For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…
Blockbuster Tops List of Defunct Brands New Jersey Residents Want Back Most
Newark, NJ – Blockbuster still holds a powerful grip on nostalgia for New Jersey residents over 45, beating out bookstores, video rental rivals, and classic department stores as the brand people most…
New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…
Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter
Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a…
Lakewood man arrested in serial synagogue burglary investigation
Serial synagogue burglary suspect arrested after overnight theft spree rattled Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A months-long investigation into a string of synagogue burglaries across Lakewood has ended with the arrest of a…
