Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Toms River political battle between Team Hill, Team Rodrick anticipated at tonight’s council meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two obvious political factions have arisen in Toms River. Those loyal to Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, “Team Hill” and those sympathetic to the fight being waged against…
School union leader pushing for former Ritacco underboss as new TR Schools Superintendent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former disgraced Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco was always a friend to the Toms River teachers union which is why so many adored him despite his multiple…
$10,000 Mega Millions sold at Jackson Minit Stop
There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, April 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. One of those tickets was…
Kim Guadagno did a great job with Fulfill, so why did Republicans fire her?
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Republicans at the Jersey Shore continue to eat their own in a scenario that is playing out like an organized crime turf war. Last week, Monmouth County Republican…
North Dover Horse Farm, Surf Club eyed as possible sites for Ocean County’s new homeless shelter
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After news broke about Ocean County’s Board of Commissioners eyeing a block of land in Jackson Township to build Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach’s homeless shelter, today, officials…
Brick Rotary joins marketing firm to help keep local food pantries stocked
BRICK, NJ – The Shore Movement, was founded by the Brick Morning Rotary and Manasquan marketing wizards, Wingman Planning, for the purpose of solving a specific societal issue: how to assist in…
Ocean County COVID-19 cases back to pre-second wave levels
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Friday was an historic day for Ocean County during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the second wave of COVID-19 hit this winter, cases were well…
2 Million Square Foot Warehouse Facility in Jackson Sparks Controversial Bill in Trenton
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and developer Vito Cardinale came up with a plan to save the troubled Adventure Crossing sports complex in town, they raised the…
Toms River officials close on finalizing deal for Jackson homeless shelter
JACKSON, NJ – Terrance Turnbach, an elected Democrat councilman and a criminal defense attorney is one step closer to building a homeless shelter in Jackson Township. After facing criticism in his own…
Mo Hill maps out new path for religious houses of worship, future tax exemptions in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the township have released a map that shows residents the nearly 1,000 locations, mostly in the northern section of the township where…
Toms River VAAD Endorses Mo Hill Candidate James Quinlisk for Council in June election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Jewish Community Council (VAAD), a self-described political lobbying group has endorsed Mo Hill-backed candidate James Quinlisk for Toms River Council. The Toms River VAAD, whose…
Popular Brick Democrat Ducey Seeks Third Term as Mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, a Democrat has risen to become one of Ocean County’s most popular and liked mayors from both sides of the aisle. He and…
Toms River Commissioner resigns, says Mayor Mo Hill turned parking authority into a political patronage money pit
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Parking Authority has one job, to enforce parking regulations in downtown Toms River. It used to be that the authority was responsible for collecting change…
70-year-old charged for 2018 Lacey Township vehicular homicide
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 22, 2021, William Orr, 70, of Whiting, pled guilty before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to Vehicular…
Mo Hill Ally, Toms River Councilman Geoghegan says township fire election “Stolen” after landslide defeat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tom River Mayor Mo Hill’s ally and Councilman Kevin Geoghegan, Hill’s right-hand man in township politics, is used to getting his way with the people of Toms River.…
Mo Hill’s new political club swept in fire district election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Mo Hill formed a new political party in January in an effort to take total control of the Township of Toms River, including the town…
Ocean County Election Board Hides Alleged Quid Pro Quo Hire, Denies Public Records Request
The Ocean County Board of Elections has long been known as a patronage pit for girlfriends, wives, ex-wives and political allies of well connected political professionals in Ocean County. Now, the board…
Beachwood man admitted running an illegal lottery, dodging income tax
NEWARK, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey man today admitted operating an illegal lottery and failing to pay more than $65,000 in federal taxes on his earnings from the scheme, Acting…
Lawmakers who wanted $15k Fines for gatherings break with Murphy on Vaccine Passports
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Assmblyman Gregory P. McGuckin is up for re-election and has signaled he is breaking with Governor Phil Murphy’s lockdown agenda. Last year, you might remember, the…
Barricaded subject tried to kill police in Lakewood after tense stand off
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Saturday evening on April 17, 2021, at approximately 7:10 pm Officers Joseph Rusk and Matthew McAvoy responded to Lisa Robyn Circle after receiving a report that a male and…
