Warning Issued for Unprotected Beaches in New Jersey

by Deborah Hoover, NJ DEP – In the interest of public safety, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds visitors to swim only at beaches where lifeguards are on duty, Commissioner…

Jackson Police Officer, Marine Corps Sergeant Recalibrates to Support Transitioning Veterans

The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. Called Recalibrate,…

OceanFirst Foundation Delivers $7,500 in Grants to Atlantic City Arts Foundations

Kathy Durante, Executive Director of the OceanFirst Foundation, took the show on the road to Atlantic City, NJ today when she presented grants totaling $7,500 to the Atlantic City Ballet ($2,500), the…

Jersey Teams Shine at Inaugural USSSA Space Coast Softball World Series

VIERA, FL-Several New Jersey teams came home from Florida with hardware after a tough, hot and grueling week at the new USSSA Space Coast Stadium and sports facility in Viera, Florida. Temperatures…

Paint and Sip Lounge Opens in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Residents can now express their artistic abilities with friends and enjoy food and wine at the same time at the newest arts and crafts based business to open in Downtown Toms…

Police: Photographer Arrested at Fatal Accident Scene for Assaulting Officer

JACKSON-Police in Jackson have arrested a man claiming to be a photographer at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred Thursday on South Hope Chapel Road. Police said Paul C. Williams…

Man Arrested After Plotting to Shoot Students at Graduation Ceremony in Ocean County

NEW EGYPT-The Plumsted Township Police Department are announcing the arrest of Matthew Vanderbeek, 19, of Cream Ridge, NJ. He is charged with 3rd degree Terroristic Threats with a Threat to Kill and…

Jackson’s Wilson Qualifies for Three Team USA Events at UCLA

Jackson Township native Alyssa Wilson (Donovan Catholic) has become the first junior woman to ever qualify for Team USA in three track and field throwing events. At the USATF Junior Championships,…

Fights Break Out in Seaside Park After Social Media Post Brought Thousands to Borough for Beach Party

SEASIDE PARK-A social media post for a beach party here caught officials off guard, especially after the situation took a violent turn on Saturday. Thousands came out for “Beachnik 18”, sparked by…

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Recognize 26 Young Women with Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more than 100…

Trump Imposes $50 Billion In Tariffs Against China

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports in hopes that the nation will change their unfair trade practices towards the United States. Here’s what the President said: On Friday,…

Jackson Wildcats Win Fathers Day “Fight for First” Tournament

WEST WINDSOR-The Jackson Wildcats defeated the Hamilton Hurricanes by a score of 7-4 on Sunday winning first place at the 2018 West Windsor Ninja’s “Fight for First” Father’s Day fastpitch softball tournament.…

The Toms River Tornadoes win the Readington 14U Father’s Day Challenge

READINGTON-The Toms River Tornadoes 14 and under Girls Fastpitch Softball team came away with a Championship on Sunday in the 2018 Father’s Day Challenge in Readington. The Warren-Hunterdon-West Morris ASA hosted a…

Hilton Hotel Construction Announced at Jackson’s Great Adventure Sports Complex

JACKSON-After nearly one half century, it’s finally happening. A hotel will be built in Jackson Township to accommodate Six Flags Great Adventure and a future sports complex. Hilton and Adventure Sports &…

Vote For Autistic Teen to Win $10,000 Scholarship

Hello my name is Renee Nitti and my son is Nicholas Matawa. He is a senior at Brick Memorial HS in Brick NJ. He is also Autistic. He was in a special…

Sign stolen from Circus Drive-In, Police Searching for Thief

WALL-Vandals stole a sign from the now demolished historic landmark Circle Drive-in in Wall this week. The Wall Township Police Department is looking for your assistance with locating a sign that was…

Business Owner Injured After Vehicle Crashed into Beachwood Wunder Weiner

Local business owner, councilman injured after SUV crashed into hot dog stand. BAYVILLE-On Monday morning, an SUV lost control and drove into the trailer that housed the iconic Wunder Weiner hot dog…

Howell Police Commend Moviegoers After Bomb Scare

HOWELL-A bomb scare at the local Howell Xscape movie theater turned out to be a false alarm according to police here. According to witnesses, moviegoers were interrupted after three men walked into…

Police: Toms River Man Drowned at Manchester Lake

by Manchester PD, MANCHESTER-On June 11, 2018, at approximately 6:32pm, the Manchester Township Police Department received a 911 call from an individual reporting a missing swimmer at Harry Wright Lake, which is…

Police Capture Hit and Run Suspect Caught on Video

EDISON-A driver who smashed her Lincoln MKX into the back of a parked car and fled the scene has been found by police after the owner of the parked vehicle published her…

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