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…
Brick Township woman found guilty for murdering her wife
BRICK, NJ – a 49-year-old woman who was on trial for killing her wife in Brick Township in May has been found guilty of murder after a nearly three-week jury trial. Mayra…
Seaside Heights man pleads guilty to murder of woman inside Jersey Shore motel
Toms River, NJ- A Seaside Heights man has pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of Alecia Perreault, 29, also of Seaside Heights. On Friday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…
LBI Chowderfest postponed as organizers scramble to reschedule
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – The annual LBI Chowderfest scheduled for this weekend has been postponed, and organizers are working on trying to reschedule the event for later in October. The decision was…
Silverton Fire Company fall festival canceled as Ian nears
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Silverton Volunteer Fire Department fall festival and poker run have been canceled as Hurricane Ivan begins heading into the region. The festival which was scheduled for…
Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium
JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran was Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient…
Fire near Lakewood reporter’s home appears to be intentional, fire department says
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Political beat reporters usually have thick skins. They are targeted by numerous threats, harassment, and name-calling, but one Lakewood political reporter alleges that a fire set near his home…
“Phil Murphy is delusional” shore legislators say as governor says New Jersey prepared for immigrant buses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey governor Phil Murphy is delusional. That’s the sentiment today from Ocean County legislators representing New Jersey’s 10th District after the governor said New Jersey is prepared…
As the weather cools, Lacey Moose Lodge donates blankets, $1,000 to Popcorn Park
The animals at Popcorn Park will have a much more comfortable and enjoyable winter after members of the Lacey Moose Lodge donated a van full of blankets and $1,000 to the 45-year-old…
Shore Republican leaders to back GOP incumbent Reina for Jackson mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Shore area Republican leaders from Congressman Chris Smith on down have signaled their intent to endorse Jackson Township incumbent Mayor Michael Reina. While the local Jackson GOP…
That time Joe Biden came to the Jersey Shore to tell us we have a ‘homeboy who gets it’ in D.C.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Shortly after Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey Shore, then Vice-President Joe Biden visited Seaside Heights to inspect the damage. His visit came on November 19th, about three weeks…
New Jersey Governor Full Steam Ahead on Wind Turbines Off Jersey Shore Coastline
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey’s clear and unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean from its beautiful and pristine shorelines will soon end. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy intends to build America’s…
Fire damages modular private school on Cross Street in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The once serene and country-like road of Cross Street in Lakewood Township has turned into a thoroughfare of private schools in recent years. Some of the schools built there…
After Sandy: State Troopers from around America came to the Jersey Shore to help
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Ten years ago, Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore, in particular, here in Ocean County where the storm made landfall. That landfall decimated the barrier island in Ocean…
What’s next for the old Beachwood Plaza
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was an eyesore in Ocean County for decades. In the 80s and 90s, it saw some of its final act with a pool hall that hosted local…
Op-Ed: Toms River Realtors Say New Law Shakes Down Home Sellers
by Michael Barone, Kimberly Bell, Mary Bueti, Carmela Lerro Calantoni, Rosa Cavallaro, Ed DeBiase, Maria “Marisa” Matarazzo, Lori O’Connell, and Dana Romero. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has been and should…
Toms River North Crushes Long Branch as Undefeated Season Continues
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River North Mariners (5-0) traveled to Long Branch on Saturday to take on the struggling Green Wave (1-3). A dominant all-around performance by the Mariners ended…
Nephew and Uncle Admit to Killing Lakewood Man with Machete
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man and his nephew have pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges following the 2019 murder of a Lakewood Township man with a machete and Howell. Omar Rivera-Rojas…
Toms River School District Under Fire for Canceling Columbus Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An earlier version of the Toms River School District 2022-23 school calendar had the school year ending on June 20th, giving students off on June 19th, officially recognized…
Jackson Township to Host 14th Annual Wounded Warrior Escort Parade
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Each year, hundreds of Jackson Township residents line up around the Jackson Justice Complex as wounded American soldiers, sailors, and Marines are honored before heading out for a…
Ortley Beach Man Scammed Friend Out of $230,000 Investment
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 23, 2022, John Hammond, 70, of Ortley Beach, pled guilty to Theft by Deception in violation of N.J.S.A.…
