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…
Toms River Council Members Seek to Block Mayor Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Tower Project
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three members of the Toms River Township Council allied with former Mayor Mo Hill have been routinely voting against paying legal bills tied to a lawsuits filed by…
Five days until New Jersey gas tax increases again as state formula triggers annual hike
TRENTON, N.J. – Gas prices are dropping in New Jersey, but that’s going to end in just a few days. New Jersey drivers will soon pay even more at the pump as…
Holiday skating and DJ skates in full swing at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River this week
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Families looking for winter fun over the holiday break can head to the Winding River Skating Center, where a full schedule of public skating sessions and nightly DJ…
Point Pleasant Drawbridge to Close in January Through February
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the Route 13/Bridge Avenue Bridge over the Point Pleasant Canal, also known as the Loveland Town Bridge, will close for…
National Weather Service updates Jersey Shore snow forecast, issues winter weather advisory
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has revised its forecast for the Jersey Shore, warning residents to expect a mix of snow, sleet, and rain beginning Friday…
Big Time Jets fan uninvited from $100K field goal challenge because she’s a soccer coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – If you thought the New York Jets’ season couldn’t get any lower, it has. The struggling 3-12 team’s season has been over for weeks. Now, fans are upset…
Brick Library to host teen volunteer day and New Year celebration events
BRICK, N.J. – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library has announced a full schedule of community programs to close out December, offering activities for teens, children, and adults in the…
Howell man injured after cellphone explodes in his hand
HOWELL, N.J. – A Howell resident suffered burns Thursday evening after his cellphone exploded while he was holding it, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. inside the man’s home.…
Gourmet Glatt Kosher market set to open at former Jackson Stop & Shop site
JACKSON, N.J. – The long-vacant Stop & Shop supermarket on West County Line Road will soon come back to life as Gourmet Glatt prepares to open its newest location in Jackson, marking…
Shots Fired: Lakewood man arrested after terrorizing neighborhood with gun
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A township man was taken into custody after two connected firearm incidents unfolded across Lakewood late Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday, authorities said. The ordeal…
NJ lawmakers approve extra $250K for Mikie Sherrill gubernatorial transition
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a measure providing additional funding to support Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition into office. The panel voted 11–1 on December…
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Advisory for Jersey Shore and Central New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for much of central and southern New Jersey, warning that a mix of snow, sleet, and rain will…
Lion King Star Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend in New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. – A woman who once appeared on Broadway as young Nala in “The Lion King” was fatally stabbed inside her Edison home Sunday morning, and authorities say her boyfriend has…
He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office
JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…
New Jersey Trooper Dismantled Crime Family’s New Jersey Operation
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police has named Detective Sergeant Michael Gallant of the Official Corruption North Unit as the 2025 Trooper of the Year for leading a multi-year investigation…
Christmas Eve power outage hits Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as crews investigate downed lines
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 1,600 customers were without power Wednesday morning across parts of Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as Jersey Central Power & Light crews worked to determine the…
Will New Jersey wake up to a white Christmas or just a chill in the air?
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – New Jersey residents hoping for a white Christmas may have to settle for a cold, gray holiday instead, as forecasters say the odds of snow on the ground…
Chairman Gilmore faces growing revolt inside Ocean County GOP as rivals eye 2026 power shift
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, long a towering figure in New Jersey GOP politics, is facing unprecedented dissent from within his own ranks as party leaders quietly…
Toms River MUA votes to keep free healthcare for one-hour-a-month commissioners
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Commissioners of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted last week to continue receiving full taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits, despite working an average of just one hour per month.…
The Cost of Being Murdered in Ocean County: Commissioners approve over $2 million in new medical examiner contracts
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials have approved a series of professional service contracts totaling more than $1 million to support the operations of the County Medical Examiner’s Office through next…
