Five jailed after Camden County cyber investigations

Five arrested in Camden County child abuse material crackdown Camden County, NJ – A monthlong cyber investigation quietly unfolded across South Jersey before ending with five arrests tied to child sexual abuse…

Berkeley Township man charged in Toms River gym arson

Berkeley Township man charged after arson fire at Toms River gym Toms River, NJ – A predawn fire outside a Route 37 fitness center led to criminal charges after investigators determined the…

Juvenile charged as adult in Bayonne fatal shooting

Juvenile to be tried as adult in fatal Bayonne shooting Bayonne, NJ – A case that began with a deadly shooting inside a Bayonne apartment in 2024 has moved into adult criminal…

Owners of two NJ nursing homes accused of diverting $92M in Medicaid funds

TRENTON, NJ – A shocking state investigation has uncovered what officials call an “egregious and deliberate” scheme in which the owners of two South Jersey nursing homes allegedly siphoned tens of millions…

Lakewood school bus firms among 16 statewide cited for missing safety paperwork

TRENTON, NJ – Several Lakewood-based school transportation companies were among 16 operators across New Jersey cited by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for failing to submit mandatory safety documentation before…

Berkeley Township man accused of setting fire outside Toms River gym

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 38-year-old Berkeley Township man is facing serious charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to the exterior of a Planet Fitness on Route 37 early Sunday…

South Jersey campaign heats up as Tim Alexander earns key local endorsements

OCEANVILLE, N.J. – The race for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District picked up momentum this week as Democratic candidate Tim Alexander secured endorsements from two influential local leaders — Hamilton Township Committeewoman…

Last week’s top New Jersey Lottery prizes stack up across the state

Jersey players score big across multiple lottery games Trenton, NJ – A week of lottery drawings and scratch off games spread wins from Hudson to Camden County as New Jersey players claimed…

NJ player cashes in big with lottery win

Union County player hits $150000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Trenton, NJ – A Friday Jersey Cash 5 drawing ended with a $150,000 jackpot after a ticket sold in Union County matched all…

Jackson Township Sued After Code Enforcement Officer Strikes Bicyclist Then Flees Scene

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man injured in a 2023 crash involving a township vehicle has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Jackson, its Code Enforcement Department, and GEICO…

Jackson LLC landowner awarded $135,000 in lawsuit over proposed South Hope Chapel Road roundabout

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small portion of a corner property in Jackson just a few hundred square feet in size is fetching a huge sum of money from Ocean County after…

Don’t Let the District Numbers Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Provides Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a township that receives fire suppression services from three distinct fire districts (Jackson Twp Fire District #2, #3, and #4), it is inevitable that citizens might be…

Brick Township home sales surge as waterfront and luxury deals near $1 million

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s real estate market has kicked off February with a mix of high-end waterfront closings and steady mid-range activity, underscoring strong buyer confidence along Ocean County’s northern…

Million-dollar deals drive Freehold’s red-hot February housing market

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Freehold Township real estate scene is heating up fast, with multiple seven-figure sales and brisk turnover across all price ranges during the first week of February. From stately…

Howell Township real estate heats up as luxury sales top $1.3 million

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The new year has kicked off with a strong burst of real estate activity across Howell Township, with both luxury and mid-range homes drawing steady demand. A string…

Jackson home sales soar as luxury listings top $1.5 million

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township’s real estate market surged through early February, posting a wave of closed sales across all price ranges — from entry-level condominiums under $150,000 to sprawling estates exceeding…

Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office

LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a move that stunned local advocates and education leaders, Governor Phil Murphy allowed a bill to die by pocket veto on his last day in office—legislation that would…

Prospect Park man arrested after knife-point home invasion and assault in Lodi

LODI, NJ – A 27-year-old Prospect Park man is facing multiple first-degree charges after authorities say he broke into an acquaintance’s home in Lodi and sexually assaulted the victim at knifepoint. According…

Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit

JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…

Court clears way for massive 37.9 acre private school campus on East Veterans Highway in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – The residents of Jackson who fought to preserve the quiet charm of their suburban neighborhood have been handed a defeat in the courtroom this week. After years of legal…

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