Traffic safety in Jackson and Lakewood at top of Ocean County commissioner’s list

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a series of traffic safety improvements aimed at reducing congestion and improving roadway safety across several municipalities, including Lakewood, Berkeley,…

Toms River prepares for snow storm

Toms River, NJ – Sunday — Snow is set to begin falling later Sunday afternoon across Toms River, and Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick said township crews are already in position as forecasts…

Monmouth County Commissioners praise DPW for shared services partnership aiding Lake Como snow cleanup

LAKE COMO, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has commended the county’s Department of Public Works for its rapid and coordinated response assisting the Borough of Lake Como with…

Ocean County awards meal delivery contracts, extends plumbing services, and adjusts major construction projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved several new bid awards and change orders totaling more than $100,000 during its latest public meeting, covering a range of…

Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…

After roof collapse crisis, Bella finds forever home with her foster family in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Out of disaster came a heartwarming ending at the Associated Humane Societies Newark, where one of the many animals displaced by January’s catastrophic roof collapse has officially found her…

Tuxedo kitten with thyroid condition seeks forever home through AHS Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Dressed to impress and full of life, Zuzu, a 7-month-old tuxedo kitten under the care of the Associated Humane Societies Forked River, is melting hearts while waiting for…

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…

Wall Township bans street parking as winter storm approaches

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With a powerful winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snow and hazardous conditions, local officials have issued an emergency no street parking order to ensure roads remain clear…

Battle over Roxybury ICE detention facility heats up online

Roxbury, NJ – A social media fight between Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Rep. LaMonica McIver escalated Saturday after Kean defended his engagement with federal officials over a proposed federal action affecting…

Dead 51-foot fin whale found in Barnegat Light struck by vessel

Public encouraged to report stranded marine mammals BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A massive fin whale that washed ashore Friday on a Barnegat Light beach was likely struck by a vessel, according to…

State of emergency declared as blizzard targets New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey will enter a statewide emergency status at noon Sunday as officials brace for a severe winter storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and potential coastal…

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…

Toms River building official fired after investigation into alleged permit favoritism

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A senior Toms River construction official has been fired following a township investigation into allegations that he expedited permits and inspections for a construction consultant with ties to…

Wall Township police bust major mail theft and check fraud ring

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A months-long investigation into a sweeping mail theft and check fraud scheme has led to charges against a Hackensack man accused of targeting Monmouth County businesses in a…

Four Toms River parks getting major upgrades this spring

Toms River, NJ – A new wave of playground installations is poised to reshape neighborhood parks across Toms River as playground equipmet arrives and crews prepare to begin work, marking the latest…

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