Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…

Tragedy strikes former New Jersey State Police superindent days after retirement

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is mourning the loss of Linda Callahan, the wife of recently retired New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Pat Callahan, whose death prompted an emotional statement from…

The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…

New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…

Third DUI for Newark man ends in late-night police standoff

Newark man charged after fleeing police in third DUI incident Newark, DE — A Newark man is facing a third DUI charge along with multiple traffic and criminal offenses after allegedly fleeing…

Linden police seek suspect in $6,000 jewelry store burglary

LINDEN, N.J. – Linden Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an overnight jewelry store burglary that left a downtown business with thousands of dollars…

NJ 7-Eleven sells winning Powerball ticket

Passaic County player wins $50000 in Saturday Powerball draw Trenton, NJ — A Powerball ticket purchased in Passaic County matched four white balls and the Power Ball in Saturday night’s drawing, earning…

NJ legislature designates March 30 as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee has approved a measure to raise public awareness about menstrual toxic shock syndrome, designating March 30 each year as “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome…

New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse

TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…

NJ lawmakers advance charter school reform bill tightening admissions, reporting, and athletics rules

TRENTON, N.J. – A sweeping proposal to overhaul how New Jersey’s charter schools manage admissions, student transfers, and athletic participation cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee this week, setting the stage…

New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

Newark police seek Hillside man for questioning after Patten Place shooting

NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s help in locating a Hillside man wanted for questioning in a weekend shooting on Patten Place. Investigators…

Ocean County Powerball ticket scores half-million win

Ocean County Powerball ticket lands $500000 win in Double Play drawing Trenton, NJ — A lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ocean County scored a $500,000 prize in Saturday night’s Double Play drawing,…

Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor Rodrick’s Veto of Council Resolution to Unfairly Extend Promotions List

TOMS RIVER, N.J. –A veto by Mayor Dan Rodrick backing Police Chief Guy Maire could settle an ongoing dispute between the chief and several members of the Toms River Township Council who…

Jackson under fire for appointing wives of planning board members, councilman to MUA

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pair of appointments to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority has sparked controversy over potential conflicts of interest after one of Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn’s appointees were identified…

NJ Transit raises parking rates again as agency cites sustainability push

NEWARK, N.J. – NJ Transit will roll out new parking rate increases beginning January 15 as part of its ongoing effort to align commuter lot pricing with market rates and sustain operations…

Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…

Modern Recall ‘memory’ supplement after discovery of ‘gas station heroin’

NEW YORK, NY – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its dietary supplement Modern Warrior Ready after federal testing revealed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA,…

Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute

TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…

NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations

TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…

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