ICYMI: Massive 7-county drug ring destroyed, 28 arrested, 90K doses of heroin seized

Authorities in Ocean County announced Friday they dismantled a “sophisticated” drug ring that had tentacles in seven different New Jersey counties and New York and led to 28 arrests, the seizure of…

Toms River Students Shine at NJ Maker’s Day

NJ Makers Day is a statewide celebration that focuses on the maker culture and aligns with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) initiatives in our school district. On March 9th, students across…

Jackson Liberty Gamer Awarded Scholarship as eSports Athlete

Find Your Grind (FYG), an organization dedicated to helping kids explore unconventional careers and alternative lifestyles, awarded its first ever eSports scholarship to Jackson Liberty High School junior, Thomas Ferullo. FYG awarded the…

Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February 23, 2017,…

Is Ocean County’s Prosecutor in Danger of Losing His Job this Month?

TRENTON-There’s a new boss in New Jersey and his name isn’t Chris Christie. This is why Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato could be in danger of losing his job in just a…

Jackson Administrative Clerk Promoted to Assistant Business Administrator

JACKSON-Jackson Township now officially has an assistant business administrator after a long-time administrative clerk to Mayor Michael Reina, Samantha Novak received a promotion in February. The township did not announce the appointment,…

Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity Drug Trafficking…

Council Recap: Cheer Champs Recognized by Township

JACKSON-The February 27, 2018 meeting of the Jackson Township Council began like any other meeting, as Council President Ken Bressi kept the room standing after the pledge of allegiance for recognition of…

Police Looking for Suspect Who Stalked Howell Woman, Followed Her into Garage

HOWELL-Police are investigating an incident here where a suspect followed a woman home from the grocery store and followed her to her garage before fleeing yesterday, but was startled by the woman’s…

ICYMI: Shore spot was destroyed by boardwalk fire. Here’s what will take its place

The southern end of Seaside Heights’ boardwalk — engulfed in a 2013 fire that also devastated neighboring Seaside Park — will be redeveloped in phases as a pool complex with a modern…

N.J. nor’easter: Where to find free water, electronics charging, and warmth

If you feel live a caveman stuck in the Stone Age, you’re not alone. More than 240,000 Jersey homes and businesses are waiting for utility crews to restore their power after a…

ICYMI : Want to spend the summer at Great Adventure? They just upped pay for employees

Hourly wages for thousands of seasonal workers at Six Flags Great Adventure will go up about $2 this year, to at least $10 an hour, the them park announced. The raises will…

Jackson School District Urges Students to Have a Productive Day at School on March 14

A planned “National School Walkout” has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th to protest gun violence, but the Jackson School District is hoping students can express themselves and their support while still…

Authorities identify middle school teacher accused of touching students

The Jersey City middle school teacher arrested yesterday and accused of numerous sex crimes has been identified as a 42-year-old Bayonne man. Sean Lora, a teacher at School 7 in the Jersey…

‘Sopranos’ prequel movie ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ in the works

If you did not stop believing, here, at long last, is your reward. A long-rumored “Sopranos” prequel has been given the green light, Deadline reports. “The Many Saints of Newark,” a screenplay…

Brick Mayor Recognized with Public Service Award for Park Services

Mayor John G. Ducey was named the recipient of the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association’s Public Service Award. Mayor Ducey received the award at the NJRPA’s Annual Conference in Atlantic City…

Photo: Surfer Surfing the Bay During March Nor’easter

Surfing Manahawkin Bay in yesterday's storm… Posted by Mark Temme on Saturday, March 3, 2018 LONG BEACH ISLAND-When you can’t surf the Ocean because of a Nor’easter, why not take your board…

PARCC Testing May Soon Be a Distant, Bad Memory in New Jersey Schools

TRENTON-The NJEA today released a notice confirming the end is near for PARCC standardized testing in the Garden State. Below is what the NJEA had to say on what could be the…

Lucky teacher survives lightning strike during ‘thundersnow’

An eighth-grade Manchester Middle School teacher was struck by lightning during a winter storm as she helped prepare for dismissal at the school Wednesday, authorities said. The 33-year-old teacher reported tingling to…

Lightning burns down house, offices as wild storm sacks N.J.

Fire crews on Wednesday battled a fast-spreading blaze at a Lakewood building, at least the second major fire that came as a powerful winter storm brought snow and lighting to the region.…

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