This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Barnegat man accused of murdering wife before stabbing himself in chest
William Garvin was found with a knife protruding from his chest while his 69-year-old wife Eileen Garvin was found dead inside their Windward Drive home BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 67-year-old Barnegat…
Water Company Shuts Off Service at Ocean County Social Services Building
Ocean County says a mistaken water shutoff—not a plumbing failure—forced the temporary closure of its Senior Services building in Toms River.…
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…
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…
Ocean County GOP Celebrating Grand Opening of New Campaign Headquarters
TOMS RIVER-From their recent roots on Route 37 to a move that brought the party downtown to 10 Allan Street, the Republican Party of Ocean County is on the move again. This…
Jackson Zoning Board Re-approves 502 Apartments at ACUSA; New Ordinance Could Pave the Way for Hundreds More
JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). ACUSA, which…
Holman Reappoints Jackson Mayor to County Screening Committee
JACKSON-In New Jersey politics, anything can happen at any time and usually when it does happen, there’s absolutely no shame involved. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, a longtime ally of former GOP Chairman…