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…
Ginny Haines Doubles Down on Support for Congressional Candidate Banned from Kohls for Shoplifting
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Freeholders Virginia “Ginny” Haines and Garry Quinn were only two of five freeholders to sign off this week on a personal endorsement of former Burlington County Freeholder Kate Gibbs…
Jackson Zoning Board Approves 45 Acre, 214 Unit Complex with Affordable Housing Units
The Jackson Township Zoning board has given the approval to a developer to convert a 45 acre light commercial zone property on Harmony Road to allow for the construction of 214 high-density…
Letter: No More Condos for Jackson taxpayers!
Thanks to the Jackson township Zoning Board 200+ Condos along with low income units coming to Harmony Rd. Ignoring the master plan they thought it best that we put more strain on…
Kinderhook, Trigger headline Rock for the Nurses 10-Year Anniversary Fundraiser May 31st
New Jersey legendary bands plus other top Jersey Shore musicians unite to help the nurses of Ocean Medical Center Event happens Sunday May 31st at the River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar…
Vin Gopal’s New Law Allows Families of Slain Police Officers Longer Time to Access College Death Benefit
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden and Senator Vin Gopal, which would eliminate the eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses and children of certain public safety workers killed…
New Law by Senator Singer Will Help Feed the Hungry in New Jersey
Senator Robert Singer’s legislation supporting the important Meals on Wheels nutrition program with public donations has become law. The measure signed by the governor (S-463) establishes the “Meals on Wheels in New…
Vicari Warns Ocean County Residents of Latest Senior Citizen Scam
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is advising senior citizens to be aware of a potential Social Security Administration (SSA) Employee impersonation scam. “With Ocean County being home…
Mayor Ducey, Brick Township Support Women’s Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and today is Wear Red for Women Day. Mayor Ducey and Township of Brick staff wore red in support of women’s heart health and conducted a fundraiser…
Mayor Mo Hill Confirms House of Worship Zoning Change Back in Play in Toms River
“My colleagues and I on the Council approved the existing zoning regulations for Houses of Worship over the last 10 years and I think we got it right. I don’t know what…
Toms River Schools Start Petition to Reverse Murphy School Funding Cuts
The State of New Jersey has adopted a plan to reduce Toms River Regional School District’s state funding cumulatively of nearly $100 million over the seven-year life of Senate Bill S-2, of…
Congressman Kim Joins Students to Deliver Valentines Day Cards to Veterans
Press Release: Toms River School District Photos by TR School District Feb. 14, 2020: This week is the annual “Salute a Veteran Patient Week.” The VA encourages citizens to conduct an…
Lacey Man Arrested for Stealing Van
On Monday, February 3, 2020, a van was stolen from the rear of Medicine to Go, 524 Lacey Road. Since the theft, detectives recovered surveillance video from several locations obtaining an accurate…
Man Attacks Female School Employee After Hours in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at approximately 6:00 PM, (after school hours during a rental event), police units responded to Walnut Street Elementary School for reports of an assault on a…
Man Burglarizing Jackson Senior Communities Caught on Video
JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries which have occurred in our senior communities recently and we are asking residents to be aware of, and report any suspicious persons observed in…
One of America’s Top GOP Pollsters Comments on Jackson Township Survey
JACKSON, NJ-Jackson Township Republicans have been under fire over alleged anti-Semitic actions against the town’s growing Orthodox Jewish population in recent months, including receiving condemnation from National GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and…
Barstool’s One Bite Pizza Visits the Jersey Shore
JACKSON-Barstool Sports’ “One Bite Pizza” host Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy visited the Jersey Shore last week to take a bite out of two local favorites, Pete and Elda’s in Neptune City and…
Social Issue Robotext Sent to Thousands of Jackson Township Residents Remains Unknown
JACKSON-A robotext sent to thousands of Jackson Township residents Wednesday night has caused a stir in the community. The text was reported to be from “John” at “Local Issues Research” and asked…
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Launches Nurse Recognition Program
Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center launched the DAISY program in January to recognize extraordinary nurses at the academic medical center. Jersey Shore’s Chief Nursing Officer Ellen Angelo, DNP, MSN,…
Spot Zoning to Create Population Influx in Jackson to Counter “Lakewood Influx” Says Land Owner
JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has approved a spot zoning ordinance that would allow 502 high-density apartment units with a percentage being affordable housing that could, according to Millstone resident and Jackson landowner…
First Amendment Activist to Jackson Council: This Room Smells Like Lakewood
JACKSON-For years, Lakewood resident Shlomie Klein has been fighting corruption and over development in neighboring Lakewood Township. He started by speaking out at town council and zoning board meetings about backroom deals,…
Sheriff’s Department Mourns Loss of K-9 Sheba
The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office regrets to announce the untimely passing of K9 Sheba. K9 Sheba was a 7 year old German Shepherd who served the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for 3…
Lacey Police Chief Invites Community to Coffee with a Cop
The Lacey Township Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop event, will take place at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River on Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Valentine’s Day). The…
Toms River Man Arrested for DUI Twice in One Week
On Thursday February 6, 2020 at approximately 11:54 AM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Mount Lane and Vincent Street for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Samual Kovacsy, 42…
Toms River Man Guilty of Starting Fire in University Dorm Basement
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information: On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Thomas Apostolico, 18, of Toms River, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal mischief for starting…
Jackson Man Guilty of Running Mobile Meth Lab
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 10, 2020, Michael Canto, 41, of Jackson, pled guilty before the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., to Maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance…
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