Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday
Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…
Scam Alert: New Jersey court notices tricking people to pay for bogus tickets and fines
Bold red “scam alert” flags fraudulent court notices targeting residents with payment demands. Newark, NJ – A new wave of fraudulent traffic violation notices is targeting New Jersey residents, using official-looking documents…
This gentle giant in Jackson just wants one person to love him
Meet the sweet dog named Kaos who just wants a family JACKSON, N.J. — A young dog with a tough name but a soft heart is waiting at a local shelter, hoping…
Jackson shelter pup Gizmo is winning hearts and needs a home
Meet Gizmo, the lovable pup waiting for his lucky break in Jackson JACKSON, N.J. — A friendly 7-year-old dog named Gizmo is looking for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County…
New Jersey’s largest military base just went on high alert after suspicious packages found
Wrightstown, NJ – A brief security alert unfolded at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday after suspicious packages were reported on the installation, prompting an immediate response from Security Forces and emergency personnel.…
Undocumented Migrants in New Jersey Get Licenses, But Are They Registering for Selective Service Like American Citizens?
As automatic systems expand in New Jersey, concerns grow over whether safeguards and obligations are applied consistently. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission is once again at the center of…
New Jersey Attorney General investigatiging after woman in medical distress who called 911 shot and killed by cops
A predawn 911 medical call in Lanoka Harbor ended in a fatal police encounter now under state investigation. Lacey Township, NJ – A woman was shot and killed by a Lacey Township…
Chocolates sold at New Jersey are Lidl stores recalled over undeclared tree nut allergens
Undisclosed allergen in German-style nougat sweets prompts multi-state recall across East Coast stores. Arlington, VA – Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs candy after discovering the…
FDA recall issued for Boner Bear, Red Bull honey supplements laced with prescription drug ingredients
Tampa, FL – A Florida-based distributor has announced a nationwide recall of several honey-based dietary supplements after federal testing found undeclared prescription drug ingredients commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. The products,…
Seaside Park woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 75-year-old man
A late-night hit-and-run in Seaside Heights led to a vehicular homicide plea after the victim died weeks later from his injuries. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – A Seaside Park woman has pleaded guilty…
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is Back and He Still Wants to Build a City at Ciba Geigy Superfund Site
Toms River mayor blasts council for voting against plan to minimize state-mandated affordable housing plan. Toms River, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill returned to politics this week and…
Jackson Township Has an Illegal Rental Problem as Half of Properties Inspected Operating Illegally, One Criminally
Jackson launches rental crackdown with 50% of properties cited on first day. New inspection bureau issues widespread violations as officials target illegal rentals. Jackson, NJ – It has been a long road…
16,000 remain without power across New Jersey after storms down trees, lines overnight
Heavy rain and strong winds leave widespread outages and ongoing repairs across multiple utility regions. Newark, NJ – More than 11,000 customers across New Jersey remained without power Tuesday morning after overnight…
Berlin Cross Keys Road closed in Monroe Township after Verizon lines block lanes
Fallen utility lines shut down all four lanes near Sam’s Club, disrupting morning traffic. Monroe Township, NJ – A full road closure is in effect along Berlin Cross Keys Road in Gloucester…
Ocean County College dean arrested in Pleasantville on child sex assault charges
A senior college official is accused of targeting a minor in a case spanning multiple incidents this month. TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was named Dean at Ocean County College just two…
Teen suspect detained after knife-point robbery reported in Pine Lake Park section of Manchester
A juvenile was taken into custody one day after a victim fled a knife-point robbery in Manchester’s Pine Lake Park neighborhood. Manchester, NJ – A reported knife-point robbery in the Pine Lake…
Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Lacey Township
Knife recovered after fatal police shooting in Lanoka Harbor LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A woman was fatally shot during an early-morning encounter with a police officer in the Lanoka Harbor section of…
HUD funding fight sparks lawsuit as New Jersey joins 16 states challenging federal policy
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says the Trump administration is unlawfully threatening housing enforcement funding tied to LGBTQ protections. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a…
Victim runs for safety after knife-point robbery in Pine Lake Park
Knife-point robbery in Manchester ends with teen in custody MANCHESTER, N.J. — A victim ran into a nearby home for safety after being confronted by a suspect armed with a knife during…
Elderly Lakewood Woman Charged for Bias After Making Derogatory Comments to Passerby
Police say a dispute between neighbors escalated into alleged derogatory remarks leading to criminal charges. Lakewood, NJ – A 71-year-old Lakewood resident has been charged with bias intimidation following an incident earlier…
Ocean County woman accused of false statements in Bayonne deaths probe
Toms River woman charged with false swearing in Bayonne death investigation BAYONNE, N.J. — A Toms River woman has been charged with providing false statements during an investigation into the deaths of…
