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…
Governor Murphy Pardons 11 Convicted Killers in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that has now…
Search underway after man reportedly jumped from bridge at the Jersey Shore
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A large-scale search operation was launched Tuesday night after a motorist reported seeing someone jump from the Route 72 Causeway Bridge shortly after 10 p.m. Responding officers found…
Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…
Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving
New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…
New Jersey Cop Accused of Being A Jerk After Car Hit a Deer has Bodycam Footage Released
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Facebook post accusing a local officer of being rude and incompassionate during a deer accident response has sparked widespread attention and a quick response from the Ocean…
Jackson Fall Leaf Pickup Continues with Second Chance for Completed Zones
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has announced that the Department of Public Works will be doing a second pass of fall leaf cleanups in zones 2 and 4,…
Cops blitz Ocean County roads in crackdown on fatal crashes
Ocean County launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown to combat deadly crash surge BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement agencies across Ocean County will deploy a coordinated high-visibility traffic safety detail this Wednesday…
New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…
Sherrill Taps Pro-Offshore Wind Advocate to Co-Chair Gubernatorial Transition Team
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has tapped U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to co-chair her “Making Energy More Affordable and Reliable” Action Team, signaling that offshore wind and renewable infrastructure will…
The Wag brings holiday cheer with two Christmas Spectacular shows to support animals and families
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey’s own pop-rock favorites, The Wag, are ringing in the holiday season with two festive performances of their popular Christmas Spectacular this December — including one show benefiting…
New Jersey’s Island Beach fishing buggy permit fiasco leaves locals competing with out-of-state buyers for passes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A long-standing New Jersey tradition of lining up in person each January for Island Beach State Park beach buggy fishing permits has collapsed into chaos after the state…
Ocean County Lucky 7 Deli delivers million-dollar scratch-off win
Ocean County man hits $1 million jackpot on $10 scratch-off at Lakehurst deli TRENTON, NJ – A Lakehurst convenience store just sold its luckiest ticket yet after a $10 scratch-off purchased last…
New Jersey is considering therapy dogs as part of plan to improve student morale and attendance
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would launch a three-year pilot program bringing therapy dogs into public elementary schools to measure their impact on student wellness and…
Ocean County man booked for speeding and driving on the revoked list
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police charged a local man who was driving in the streets like Michael Andretti. Miguel Andrade was booked into custody at the Ocean County Jail on Friday following…
Brick Township man indicted for wrong-way crash that killed Paterson woman on Garden State Parkway
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a Brick Township man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the Garden State Parkway last…
Police searching for missing man in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A township-wide search is underway for 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who was reported missing after he was last seen late Friday night near High Bridge Road. Police said Wortman disappeared…
Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…
Fiery car blaze torches three vehicles in Manchester shopping lot
Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a 79-year-old woman…
Seals return to New Jersey beaches as public urged to keep 150 feet away
BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to stay at…
Car fire spreads to two vehicles in Manchester Plaza parking lot
MANCHESTER, NJ – A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center parking lot Thursday morning spread to two nearby cars before firefighters brought it under control, officials said. Police responded around…
