Out of this world shelter cat Cosmo seeks second chance at living in a great home

EATONTOWN, NJ – A 2-year-old cat named Cosmo is back at the Monmouth County SPCA after being returned by his previous owners, and shelter staff say he is now searching for a…

Mikie Sherrill Warned Congress That New Jersey Had Least Secure Election System in America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly warned in 2019 that New Jersey’s election system ranked among the least secure in the nation, citing vulnerabilities in voting technology and the absence of…

Ocean county man jailed on child endangerment charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail after authorities charged him with multiple offenses involving the alleged endangerment of a child, according to jail records. Eloy…

NFL discrimination case filed by coaches moves forward in federal court

New York, NY – A federal judge in Manhattan has denied the National Football League’s bid to force former coaches Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton into private arbitration, ruling that…

Bill would require corporations to disclose owners when buying New Jersey houses

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to bring greater transparency to real estate transactions involving limited liability companies (LLCs). Assembly Bill A4017, sponsored by Assemblyman…

Firehouse drop off dog still searching for a way out

Husky surrendered twice remains at Northern Ocean County shelter BRICK, NJ — A husky named Theo remains at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility as staff continue searching for a licensed rescue…

Ocean County pair arrested during Wall Township police stop

Two arrested in Wall Township on crack cocaine possession charges WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A traffic stop led to the arrest of two Ocean County residents after officers found crack cocaine and…

Seafood and Clam Bar set to open new Brick location at former Rosalita’s, Eat at Joe’s site

Brick, NJ – Ocean County’s dining scene is about to get a major upgrade as Cuzin’s Seafood and Clam Bar prepares to open a new location at Brick Plaza, filling the longtime…

Beloved Waterfront Point Pleasant Restaurant is Reinventing Itself as an Exclusive Wedding Venue

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most recognizable dining and event destinations is entering a new era. After decades serving locals and visitors alike, The Lobster Shanty and…

Big Friday for real estate as homes across Toms River close in a pre-Valentine’s Day rush

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County housing market saw a flurry of closings on Friday, February 13, as buyers and sellers wrapped up deals across Toms River, Lavallette, and nearby neighborhoods.…

Luxury home in Jackson sells for over $1 million as market stays hot

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson real estate market saw strong winter activity this week, highlighted by the sale of a four-bedroom home on 3 Glenrothes Court, which closed for $1,010,000 on February…

Judge refuses to dismiss inmate’s mental health lawsuit against Salem County

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Christie Figuracion, a pretrial detainee who claims she was catastrophically injured after officials at Salem…

Judge orders AT&T to return to arbitration or face $250 daily fines

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has ordered telecommunications giant AT&T and collection agency Radius Global Solutions to immediately return to arbitration with plaintiffs Tyisha and Tyrone Johnson — or face daily…

Two killed after SUV crashes into tree and bursts into flames in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people were killed early Saturday morning when a vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree, and erupted into flames in Jackson Township, authorities said. The crash…

First responders trek through one mile of ice and snow to rescue ice skater in Delaware-Raritan Canal

PRINCETON, NJ – Emergency crews mounted a dramatic late-night rescue after an injured skater was found stranded along the frozen Delaware & Raritan Canal near Alexander Street, prompting officials to issue a…

Off-duty cops charged in brutal assault outside Park Ridge steakhouse

HACKENSACK, NJ – Four people, including two off-duty police officers, have been charged following a violent altercation outside The Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge that left a man hospitalized with serious head…

NJ Transit meltdown deepens as service chaos hits commuters again

NEWARK, NJ – Frustrated rail commuters faced another wave of cancellations Monday morning as NJ Transit continued to reel from the fallout of schedule disruptions last week, new problems are being blame…

Jackson’s affordable housing agreement under scrutiny from state Pinelands Commisison

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last year, Jackson Township announced it had settled an agreement with the state of New Jersey to meet its fair share housing obligations, but a new report issued…

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Man arrested after throwing frying pan through window of Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man is in custody after authorities say he hurled a frying pan through a glass window at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Friday, prompting a swift police…

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Cop Injured, Teen caught after late-night car burglary attempt in Gloucester Township

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 16-year-old male was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he attempted to break into a vehicle in the Sicklerville section of the township and then fled…

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