Bob Hugin: Murphy Budget Leaves New Jerseyans Behind

PRESS RELEASE-HUGIN FOR SENATE U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin released the following statement regarding Governor Phil Murphy’s proposals to increase taxes and spending. “New Jersey is increasingly unaffordable and Governor Murphy’s budget is…

The REAL Reason Behind Toys R Us Shutting Down

Retail giants are going bankrupt left and right, which doesn’t make sense since the economy is actually getting better. But a report by David Dayen in The New Republic shines a light…

8 ways to save money at Hobby Lobby

If you’re a fan of arts, crafts and home decor, you’re probably familiar with Hobby Lobby. As the world’s largest privately owned arts-and-crafts retailer, Hobby Lobby operates more than 800 stores across…

Medical marijuana in N.J. is now available for chronic pain, anxiety, migraines

Effectively immediately, doctors in New Jersey can recommend their patients use medical marijuana to treat anxiety, various forms of chronic pain, migraines and Tourette’s syndrome. The conditions have been added under the…

Jersey Board Member Who Oversaw Drafting of Overreaching Second Amendment Policy Put on Notice by the People

Lacey Mom Fights Back Against Lacey School District’s “Viewpoint Discrimination” and Punishment Against Students Suspended for Going to Gun Range LACEY-Amanda Buron, a mother of children in the Lacey Township School District…

Where is Mary Lee, the East Coast’s Most Famous Great White Shark?

LONG BEACH ISLAND-For several years, it has been a hobby for many Jersey Shore residents and a nightmare for others, tracking a mammoth great white shark up and down the eastern seaboard.…

State baseball finals leaving Toms River for Mercer County, report says

The NJSIAA baseball championships will have a new home in June. According to an APP.com report, the state baseball finals are moving to Veterans Park, Hamilton Township and leaving Toms River, the…

Only in Jersey: Freeholder Missing Half a Million Dollars, But She’s Being Appointed to a State Job

Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated” Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the…

New Jersey Freeholders May Soon be Called “Commissioners”

TRENTON-New Jersey’s County Boards of Chosen Freeholders, often affectionately referred to as “Freeloaders” by the endearing public may soon lose the colonial monicker that has been bestowed on them. That’s the plan…

Pennacchio, Jersey Politicians Trying to Reign in Appointee Government Corruption

TRENTON-New Jersey lawmakers are trying to rein in a pattern of corruption among Gubernatorial appointees to the State Investment Council after scandals have plagued the state board. Most members on the council…

Pennachhio: First Responders Could Soon Need 6 Point ID Verification at DMV for Certification Cards

Republican state Senator Joe Pennachhio is looking to make it harder for New Jersey’s first responders to get their EMT & paramedic certification cards by enabling the same six point document verification system currently required…

Your lawmakers used $660K of your money to tell you about themselves. Who spent the most?

WASHINGTON — Your lawmakers in Washington last year spent spent more than $666,000 in taxpayer money on mailings, robocalls and other communications to show you what they’re doing, according to a new…

Body found floating near rocks at marina on the Jersey Shore

New Jersey State Police are investigating the death of a man whose body washed ashore Saturday afternoon at a Cape May County marina, a spokesperson said Sunday. A passerby reported the body…

Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

Singh Wins Establishment Backing, But Can he Win Some Votes at the Shore This Time Around?

ATLANTIC CITY-Engineer Hirsh Singh has won the backing of the Ocean County, Monmouth County and Atlantic County GOP establishments, but in June, he’ll be hoping for the support of the shore’s Republican…

Police Respond to Fully Engulfed Snowblower

NEPTUNE-On Thursday morning in Shark River, a resident was starting his snowblower when it began smoking and quickly became engulfed in flames. Police here said heavy, wet snow and can easily cause…

Jersey Shore Band Celebrates the Honky Tonk Era

Jeannie and the Drivin’ Wheel is a Jersey Shore country band born out of the Honky Tonks of Nashville. Much of the group’s repertoire consists of music by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash,…

Truck Fire in Brielle Reported by Police Department

BRIELLE-The Brielle Police Department, Fire Department and EMS responded to a vehicle fire on the 500 block of Fisk Ave. at 10:34 a.m. today. No injuries were reported.…

McGovern, Rullo Both Rally Against Phil Murphy Backed Democrat Gun Grab Legislation in New Jersey

NEW GRETNA–Mark McGovern, a congressional candidate in New Jersey’s second legislative district said today that the New Jersey Democrats’ assault on the second amendment must be stopped today. Follow Mark McGovern on…

Low Hanging Power Lines Create Safety Hazard in Spring Lake

by Spring Lake PD SPRING LAKE-The heavy, wet snow from last night continues to weigh down tree branches and overhead wires – Please drive carefully around the Borough and be mindful of…

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