Manchester Schools, Police Move to Shared Radio System for Faster Communication
Manchester Township schools and police are now using the same radio system after staff completed training aimed at improving emergency communications.…
Summer Is Setting on Miss Barnegat Light’s Sunset Cruises — Last Rides Are Next Weekend
Miss Barnegat Light's $25 sunset cruises end Sept. 19, leaving three final chances to cruise Barnegat Inlet beneath Old Barney before summer ends.…
La Riva in Barnegat Light Serves Some of LBI’s Best Pizza, but Hurry Before It Closes
La Riva in Barnegat Light serves excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a relaxed LBI atmosphere, but its seasonal closing is approaching fast.…
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Tripled Use of Plastic and Created a New Profit Center for Corporate America
TRENTON, NJ – A report from Freedonia Custom Research found that New Jersey’s single-use bag ban, while dramatically cutting the number of disposable bags in circulation, has also driven a sharp rise…
Illegal immigrant with criminal record targets school bus full of children with baseball sized rocks
TRENTON, NJ – A Mexican national living in the United States illegally has been accused of throwing a baseball-sized rock through the window of a moving school bus on the New Jersey…
New Jersey Governor Sherrill Tells Untrained and Lawless ICE Agents to Get Off the Streets
Sherrill slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting, calls agents “untrained and lawless” TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill sharply criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a deadly incident in Minneapolis, calling…
The Hoax is Over: Toms River Mayor Rodrick Speaks Out After Political Petition to Recall Fails
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today spoke publicly for the first time about a failed effort to recall him led by Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant. Brilliant,…
Ocean County shopper bags $12.3M jackpot hours before storm
Snowstorm no match for Ocean County’s $12M lottery win Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Lottery player in Ocean County won a massive $12.3 million Pick-6 jackpot just hours before snow began…
NJDOT lifts emergency 35 mph speed limit on all highways
Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the temporary 35 mile-per-hour speed limit enacted during the weekend storm has been lifted as of noon Monday, January 26. All…
No Collapse at Adventure Crossing Dome — Ice Removal Misreported as Emergency
Jackson, NJ — Confusion briefly spread online Monday morning after a scanner alert and social media posts incorrectly reported that the inflatable Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson had collapsed. The popular…
‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law
Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…
FAA News accuses Jackson officials of paying for ‘revisionist’ coverage to Lakewood media outlets
Jackson, NJ – A report by FAA News is igniting new controversy in Jackson Township’s ongoing political saga, accusing Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein of “paying to mislead” the public…
Toms River MUA to Meet Tuesday; No Plans to End Free Healthcare Packages for One Hour Per Month Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority will meet Tuesday amid ongoing scrutiny of its spending practices, including continued taxpayer-funded health benefits for part-time commissioners. Despite past criticism, the…
Another New Private High School Proposed in Jackson, This Time on Grand Boulevard
Jackson Planning Board to hear proposal for private high school on Grand Boulevard Jackson, NJ – A private high school is being proposed for a quiet residential area along Grand Boulevard, with…
Jackson Planning Board to hear plan for new three story office building and warehouse on Whitesville Road
Jackson, NJ – A proposal to construct a new office and warehouse complex along Whitesville Road is scheduled for review by the Jackson Township Planning Board next month. The application, filed by…
Jackson Planning Board to review one-year extension for Farmingdale Road private school project
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board is set to hear a request for a one-year time extension on a previously approved project that would bring three private high schools to…
Skitching stunt ends in serious injury on Lakewood street, driver charged
Lakewood, NJ – A late-night snow-tubing incident turned dangerous Sunday when a man being pulled on a tube behind a vehicle was struck by another car and seriously injured, authorities said. Emergency…
Icy conditions expected as Berkeley Township crews work through the night clearing roads
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management is warning residents to expect icy roads Monday morning as plow and salt crews continue working overnight to clear remaining snow.…
New Jersey governor denounces federal agents after Minneapolis shootings at anti-ICE protests
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a sharp condemnation of federal agents following a deadly encounter in Minneapolis that left a Minnesota intensive care nurse, identified as Alex Pretti,…
Power outage affects hundreds on Brick Beaches barrier island
BRICK, NJ – More than 700 residents on the Brick Beaches barrier island are without power Sunday evening as utility crews work to determine the cause of an outage that struck the…
Toms River Regional Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Weather
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Regional Schools announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. According to district officials, all programs, rentals, and…
Jersey Mike’s Faces Backlash as Fans Claim Quality Has Slipped Since Corporate Takeover
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once a proud New Jersey sandwich tradition, Jersey Mike’s Subs is facing mounting criticism from loyal fans who say the brand’s quality has declined since its 2024–2025 corporate…
Jackson School District Will Be Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Snowstorm
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the impact of a snowstorm. The announcement was made Sunday morning…