Jackson Honors First Responders Who Answered the Call After 9/11 Attacks
Jackson Township honored dozens of local police, firefighters and EMS members who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks as the nation marks 25 years.…
Toms River Cocaine Dealer Gets 18 Years After Release, Parkway Police Chase
Toms River man Phillip Tarver received 18 years in state prison after two cocaine cases, including a police pursuit months after his first release.…
Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushes for Tax Free Condoms
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate would exempt the sale of condoms from the state’s sales and use tax, placing them alongside prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications,…
Feds nab Philly man accused of sexually threatening Gov. Mikie Sherrill
NEWARK, N.J. – Federal agents have arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of leaving sexually explicit and threatening voicemails for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, in what prosecutors describe as a targeted campaign…
New Jersey Governor Says If You See ICE Agents, Get Your Phone Out and Record Them
Trenton, NJ – Get your phones out, New Jersey! New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling on New Jerseyans to track and monitor ICE agents operating in their neighborhoods, asking them to…
National Weather Service latest prediction is a ‘crippling’ blizzard today for New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a blizzard warning for large portions of coastal and central New Jersey, where forecasters say a potentially historic winter storm…
Wellsley Farms salmon sold in New Jersey recalled over possible Listeria contamination at BJ’s Wholesale Club
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has issued a recall for one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club due to possible contamination…
Blizzard warning issued for New Jersey with 24 inches forecast
Jackson, NJ – A powerful winter system is set to hammer central and southern New Jersey beginning Sunday morning, with forecasters warning of whiteout conditions, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and…
Fire rips through Manchester home, residents escape unharmed
MANCHESTER, NJ – A fast-moving blaze tore through a home on California Drive Friday evening, engulfing a garage and vehicle in flames before firefighters from across Ocean County brought it under control.…
Weekend skating fun returns to Winding River before the blizzard hits
Bundle up, hit the ice, and enjoy the last bit of calm before the storm. TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a major snowstorm expected to roll in Sunday, Toms River Mayor Dan…
Blizzard warning issued for Toms River as major storm approaches
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Toms River and surrounding areas, in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say the…
How a Once Busy Plaza in Jackson Has Changed Forever and Now Sits Eerily Vacant Every Weekend
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Crossing, a retail project built in the early 2000s by land developer Vito Cardinale and Cardinale Enterprises, now sits largely vacant. A few cars remain parked in front…
Brick Township birthday bash returns with family fun and free cake
BRICK, NJ – Brick Township is ready to party this weekend as the annual Brick Birthday Bash returns to celebrate the town’s founding with a free community event full of family activities,…
New Jersey bill would shield handwritten signatures from public record exposure
TRENTON, NJ – Handwritten signatures could soon be off-limits for public posting under a new measure introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly, aiming to close a growing privacy loophole in the…
NJ bill would give first responders priority for affordable housing
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s police officers, firefighters, and EMTs could soon move to the front of the line for affordable housing under new legislation introduced in the state Assembly. Assemblywoman Carol…
Lakewood man sentenced in Ocean County for drunk driving
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man has been jailed following a conviction for driving under the influence, according to records released by county correctional authorities. Officials identified the inmate as…
New Jersey senator moves to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ by big retailers
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate aims to stop companies from secretly using consumers’ personal data to determine how much they pay for goods…
Ocean County man with ICE detainer held without bail in violent domestic assault case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail following his arrest on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic assault incident, according to county inmate records. Authorities…
Berkeley Township man admits to armed assault and robbery charges
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 23-year-old Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and robbery in connection with two separate armed incidents that occurred nearly a year apart, Ocean County…
Fin whale found dead off Barnegat Light beach
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A 50-foot male fin whale washed ashore Friday afternoon in Barnegat Light, drawing a coordinated response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and local officials as crews worked…
Manchester garage fire made worse by burning oxygen tanks, fire department says
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fast-moving blaze ripped through a garage and into a home Friday evening in the Cedar Glen Lakes section of Manchester Township, sending multiple fire companies racing to…
Jackson shelter dog passes tests but still waits
Black lab mix Thor still waiting at Jackson shelter as rescue seeks foster JACKSON, NJ – A five-year-old lab mix named Thor has spent weeks at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility,…