Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ocean County

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for the storm passing through the area tonight and this evening. A dangerous nor`easter producing heavy, wet snow, will have high impact and…

You’ve been smacked with $1B in surprise medical bills, Jersey. Now lawmakers are acting.

An Assembly panel approved legislation Monday its supporters said would protect patients from getting socked with bills from out-of-network doctors and hospitals — a $1 billion problem lawmakers have failed to settle…

Terror-inspired killer admits gunning down Brendan Tevlin, 3 others

The man accused of killing Livingston native Brendan Tevlin three years ago in a terror-inspired slaying abruptly pleaded guilty during jury selection Tuesday to fatally shooting the Seton Hall Prepatory School graduate…

Trumped? Six Flags Raising Employee Wages $2 Per Hour in 2018 at Jersey Park

JACKSON-Six Flags isn’t exactly crediting President Trump with a new employee pay hike, but the company has just announced it will be increasing the wages of seasonal jobs at its Great Adventure…

Jackson Police Searching for Man Suspected in Ransacking, Burglary of Home

Jackson PD JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of a residential burglary which took place on Monday March 5, 2018. In the afternoon of Monday…

Fuel Spill Shuts Down Portion of Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-A diesel fuel spill has shut down traffic around Main and Water Street this morning. Firefighters and police are on the scene.…

Local Graverobber Who Stole, Melted, Sold $175,000 in Bronze Grave Markers Arrested

MANCHESTER-An Ocean County man has been charged in connection with the theft of approximately 500 bronze grave marker vases from Whiting Memorial Park. John H. White, 46, with addresses in Manchester, Jackson,…

As Trump ends Obamacare individual mandate, N.J.’s stepping in to reinstate it

A state Senate panel Monday backed legislation that requires New Jerseyans to buy insurance or pay a fee — a mandate the Trump administration will end in 2019. The move is a…

$416 MIllion County Operating Budget Sees 1/2 Penny Decrease for Taxpayers

by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2018 budget that comes with a small decrease in the county property tax rate while…

NWS Forecasting Light Snow, Heavy Winds Starting Tonight

The National Weather Service is predicting approximately one to two inches of snow overnight with wind gusts as high as 37 miles per hour as a weather system moves across the northeast…

Prosecutor’s Office Releases Report on Possible Overnight Murder in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little announce an active investigation into the death of a male, 30 years of age, of Brick, NJ, at…

Home Invasion Suspects Assault Holiday City Homeowner, Flee with Stolen Items

BERKELEY TWP-On March 1st, at approximately 7:50 am Berkeley Police responded to a Forte De France Ave home in reference to an alleged Robbery. The victim reported that several men were in…

New Jersey DCA Will Not Further Pursue Marijuana Reclassification

NEWARK- The Division of Consumer Affairs (“the Division”) today announced that it will not further pursue its appeal from a decision of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, which ruled that…

Howell Resident in Critical Condition, 2 N.J. teens, puppy die in Delaware crash

Two 19-year-olds from New Jersey and a puppy were killed and a 20-year-old man critically injured when their car drifted off the road and hit a tree in Delaware this morning, according…

Weekend Winter Storm Cuts Power to 131,000 Homes in New Jersey

Additional Linemen, Hazard Assessors and Support Personnel from FirstEnergy Utilities and Electrical Contractors Traveling to New Jersey to Assist MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Service has been restored to more…

Former N.J. Gov Candidate’s Political Corruption Film to be Featured at Festival

JERSEY CITY-This time last year, Joe Rullo was engaged in a campaign to run for Governor in the state of New Jersey against Kim Guadagno and Jack Ciattarelli. Now, he’s getting ready…

NWS: Strong, Damaging Winds Through Morning

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Jersey Shore that will remain in effect until 6 am Saturday morning. Winds will be northwest 25 to 35…

New Jersey Appellate Court Orders Review of Ocean County Judge Decision to Release Accused Drug Dealer

TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Appellate Court today decided that it wants to review a decision made by Ocean County Superior Court Judge Wendel Daniels. Daniels was set to release an Essex County…

NRA Boycotters Get Spanked In Public Opinion Polls

Public disapproval ratings plunged for companies that severed their ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) following the Parkland, Florida, massacre of 17 students and teachers, according to a poll released Wednesday…

The Dangers of Obama-Era ‘Guidance’ on Handling School Discipline

Manipulating the statistics on school discipline issues can mean big bucks for districts once the stats tell the feds the story they want to hear, as a piece in recently noted. Unless…

New Jersey News- Page 1558