Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
Ten NJ towns selected for new state program to fast-track affordable housing development – Stafford included
Trenton, NJ – Thursday — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has named ten municipalities as the inaugural recipients of the NJHOMES Launchpad Grant, a new program designed to boost affordable…
Brick expands beach vehicle permits with new resident-first application rollout
Brick, NJ – Thursday — Brick Township is expanding its popular Beach Vehicle Permit program for the 2025–2026 season and rolling out a revised application process that gives local residents priority before…
Boardwalk Batman: New Jersey’s Second Most Popular Superhero Vigilante Busted in Atlantic City for Assault
Boardwalk Batman busted in Atlantic City after pepper spray assault on boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ — A street vigilante dressed in superhero garb known as “AC Batman” was arrested Sunday after allegedly…
Shore baseball star turned pro pitcher dies in North Carolina crash
BARNEGAT, NJ — Just months after signing his first professional contract, 22-year-old Nick Danbrowney, a standout pitcher from Barnegat, New Jersey, was killed Monday night in a car crash in North Carolina,…
Two orphaned fawns make unlikely home behind Toms River craft store
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two young deer have captured hearts in Toms River after settling behind a local craft store — without their mothers, but with each other. Employees and customers at…
Hurricane Erin brushes past New York and New Jersey as flooding and dangerous surf slam coast
NEW YORK, NY — Hurricane Erin passed offshore of the New York and New Jersey region early Thursday, sparing the area from a direct hit but unleashing powerful winds, flooding tides, and…
Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls
FORKED RIVER, NJ — A pole fire forced a full closure of Route 9 early Thursday between Lighthouse Drive and North Main Street in Forked River, halting morning traffic as emergency crews…
Mikie Sherrill Continues Blaming Everyone Else for Democrat Led Energy Crisis in New Jersey, Ciattarelli Sets the Record Straight
Ciattarelli blasts Sherrill for energy hypocrisy as NJ ratepayers suffer under soaring utility costs Trenton, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli isn’t holding back. With just 75 days to go before voters hit the…
Sweet brindle dog Sienna eager to meet new family
Sienna the brindle pup with “bunny ears” waits for forever home in Jackson JACKSON, NJ – A 4-year-old brindle dog named Sienna is ready for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal…
Egg Harbor Township cops rack up 70 arrests in two weeks
Egg Harbor Township police log more than 70 arrests in two-week span EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Egg Harbor Township released their blotter for August 1 through August 15, showing…
Lakewood Garbage Truck Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Lithium Batteries
Lithium battery sparks fire in garbage truck prompting warning from Lakewood Fire Department LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wednesday — A garbage truck was forced to dump its burning load on a township street…
Coco the playful pittie mix waits for her forever home in Jackson
Dog with soulful eyes ready to leave shelter life behind JACKSON, NJ – A 2-year-old dog named Coco is still waiting to meet her match at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility,…
Third candidate announces campaign for Jackson Township council as race heats up
JACKSON, NJ — The race for a seat on the Jackson Township Council has now become a three-way showdown, pitting a seasoned Republican figure and a local first responder against a newcomer…
Beautiful Weekend Forecast at the Jersey Shore…If We Make it Through Hurricane Erin
Blue skies return after Hurricane Erin with perfect weekend weather for the Jersey Shore SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — After a week of coastal flooding, high winds, and pounding surf from Hurricane Erin,…
Your Electric Bills Just Tripled Because of Governor Phil Murphy’s Failed Energy Plan, But the Power Companies Are Going to Loan You a Few Bucks to Get By
by Watt A. Joke In a move that’s sure to electrify absolutely no one with excitement, New Jersey’s electric companies are graciously offering what they’re calling “rebates” to residents whose bills have…
50 mph winds expected to slam Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin edges closer
WILDWOOD, NJ — Hurricane Erin’s tightening grip on the Mid-Atlantic is set to whip the Jersey Shore with powerful winds Thursday, with forecasters warning of gusts up to 50 miles per hour…
Hurricane Erin to Bring Wind, Rain, and Coastal Flooding Across New Jersey Through Friday
Heavy rain and coastal flood threat loom for New Jersey as storms roll in ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A stormy stretch is unfolding across New Jersey with showers, thunderstorms, and a growing…
Mount Holly killer sentenced to 30 years for brutal deli stabbing of Brick man
Mount Holly man sentenced to 30 years for fatal stabbing behind deli Mount Holly, NJ – A 33-year-old Mount Holly resident has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for fatally…
What’s Happening at the Cassville Tavern in Jackson: 200-Year-Old Landmark Restaurant and Former Stagecoach Stop is Getting a Makeover
Cassville Tavern gets new life as historic Jackson landmark undergoes major overhaul JACKSON, NJ — One of Jackson Township’s most storied landmarks, the Cassville Tavern, is in the midst of a dramatic…
Riptides and closures at the Jersey Shore as Island Beach State Park suspends swimming and beach buggy fishing access
Seaside Park, NJ – Dangerous surf driven by Hurricane Erin has shut down all swimming and Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle access at Island Beach State Park through at least Thursday, as state…
Point Pleasant Borough man pleads guilty in violent strangulation case
Point Pleasant man pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2022 assault POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH, NJ – A 31-year-old Point Pleasant Borough man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder for a violent 2022…
New Road Improvements Planned Across Ocean County
Ocean County awards millions in contracts for road upgrades, vehicles, and facility services Toms River, NJ — Ocean County is moving forward with a wave of contract approvals this week, awarding over…
Bad News for Democrats in New Jersey as Trump Vows to End Mail-In Ballot Voting Nationwide
Trump targets mail-in ballots as New Jersey voter fraud cases come under renewed scrutiny Paterson, NJ— President Donald Trump said he will lead a nationwide push to eliminate mail-in ballots and electronic…
The Toms River Police Department is Hiring New Officers Under Mayor Rodrick’s New Pro-Veteran and Experienced Officers Ordinance
Toms River opens door to veterans and experienced as town ramps up police hiring push Toms River, NJ — Toms River is stepping up its police hiring efforts and opening the ranks…
Ocean County OKs 7-lot subdivision on Central Avenue in Lakewood with road upgrades and drainage conditions
Lakewood, NJ — A seven-lot major subdivision in Lakewood has received conditional final approval from the Ocean County Planning Board, paving the way for new residential development on Central Avenue — but…
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