Rental Housing Roundtable Announced in Jackson as New Bureau Set to Launch in January

Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri announced they will host a community roundtable on rental properties and related issues facing the township. This meeting is another…

Jackson Township Council Highlights Howling Woods Farm as December Small Business of the Month

The Jackson Township Mayor and Council are proud to recognize Howling Woods Farm as the December Small Business Highlight, honoring the organization’s outstanding contributions to education, conservation, and the local community. The…

Jackson announces new weekly recycling scheduled for 2026

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the township council have released the town’s new recycling map and schedule. The new weekly schedule will begin on Monday, January 5th. Previously released: Jackson residents…

Jackson Township employees celebrate the holidays with festive brunch hosted by Mayor Kuhn

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township employees gathered for a festive holiday appreciation brunch hosted by Mayor Jennifer Kuhn, celebrating the end of the year and the start of the Christmas holiday with…

New Jersey Trooper Dismantled Crime Family’s New Jersey Operation

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police has named Detective Sergeant Michael Gallant of the Official Corruption North Unit as the 2025 Trooper of the Year for leading a multi-year investigation…

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Christmas Eve power outage hits Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as crews investigate downed lines

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 1,600 customers were without power Wednesday morning across parts of Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as Jersey Central Power & Light crews worked to determine the…

Will New Jersey wake up to a white Christmas or just a chill in the air?

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – New Jersey residents hoping for a white Christmas may have to settle for a cold, gray holiday instead, as forecasters say the odds of snow on the ground…

Chairman Gilmore faces growing revolt inside Ocean County GOP as rivals eye 2026 power shift

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, long a towering figure in New Jersey GOP politics, is facing unprecedented dissent from within his own ranks as party leaders quietly…

Toms River Seeks to Cut Ties With Politically Connected Joint Insurance Fund Under State Investigation, Find Cheaper Coverage in 2026

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Township officials will hold a special meeting on December 30 to ensure employees remain insured after the town’s current coverage with the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund expires…

Head of the Recall Mayor Rodrick petition, Phillip Brilliant receives free taxpayer funded healthcare benefits for attending a one hour MUA meeting each month. That comes to about $1,450 per hour. All photos by Phil Brilliant / Facebook.

Toms River MUA votes to keep free healthcare for one-hour-a-month commissioners

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Commissioners of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted last week to continue receiving full taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits, despite working an average of just one hour per month.…

The Cost of Being Murdered in Ocean County: Commissioners approve over $2 million in new medical examiner contracts

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials have approved a series of professional service contracts totaling more than $1 million to support the operations of the County Medical Examiner’s Office through next…

Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case

TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…

Tinton Falls Police looking for owner of small black dog found near Newman Springs Road

TINTON FALLS, N.J. – Police are trying to locate the owner of a small black dog found wandering near the intersection of Newman Springs Road and Hance Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. According…

Elderly woman killed in Bayonne apartment fire under investigation by arson task force

BAYONNE, N.J. – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman Tuesday morning in Bayonne, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Acting Prosecutor Wayne Mello…

New Jersey seat belt use hits record 95% after statewide ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign

TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly 95% of New Jersey drivers and front-seat passengers are now buckling up, marking one of the state’s highest seat belt usage rates on record following this year’s “Click…

Emergency water work shuts down major Parsippany intersection through tonight

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Crews are conducting emergency water department repairs at the busy intersection of North Beverwyck Road and Knoll Road, forcing multiple closures and detours expected to remain in place until…

Elementary school safety patrol visits New Jersey State Police headquarters for hands-on learning day

TRENTON, N.J. – Students from Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School’s Safety Patrol program spent the day at New Jersey State Police Headquarters, where they explored the department’s history, met specialized units,…

Ocean County inmate held on credit card fraud and immigration detainer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A 32-year-old man identified as Luis Edinson Ramirez-Gonzalez remains in custody at the Ocean County Jail after being charged with fraudulent use of a credit card and placed…

Ronald Reagan Arrested for Drug Manufacturing in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Ocean County man identified as Ronald Vincen Reagan has been booked into county custody following his arrest on several controlled substance and drug manufacturing charges, according to…

Police increase patrols as December 23 traffic surge brings heightened crash risk

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – With December 23 historically ranking among the most dangerous travel days of the year, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department is stepping up patrols across key traffic…

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