Howell store sells $1 million winning lottery ticket
Monmouth County ticket hits $1 million in Cash 4 Life jackpot draw Trenton, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Monmouth County is waking up a millionaire after matching all five white…
Jackson Township Congratulates Residents Selected for Radio City Music Hall Trip
Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Township Council are pleased to announce that a few lucky residents were randomly selected during this weekend’s Annual Toyland Celebration at the Jackson Senior…
At nearly 200 pounds, Ocean County service dog Jager is a gentle giant bringing comfort to victims
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towering at nearly 200 pounds, Jager, a therapy dog serving Ocean County law enforcement, is earning admiration for his calm nature and vital role in helping victims of…
Sadeghi: Ocean County’s Jakes Branch Nature Center a hidden gem
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Longtime resident and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi is encouraging Ocean County families to visit Jakes Branch County Park after attending a Veterans Appreciation Day event hosted there…
New Jersey lawmaker demands Mikie Sherrill publicly reject rumored sales tax hike before taking office
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to publicly deny reports that her transition team and Democratic leaders in Trenton are considering raising New Jersey’s sales tax…
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking billions from New Jersey Veterans Affairs agency
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey woman who sought nearly $800 billion in damages from the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,…
Federal judge dismisses inmate’s lawsuit seeking pay for unearned work credits
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a state prisoner who claimed he was entitled to monetary compensation for work credits he cannot use…
Federal judge denies inmate’s request for court-appointed lawyer in civil rights case
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has denied a motion filed by state prisoner Abdul Alim Amin Abdullah seeking court-appointed pro bono counsel in his civil…
Jackson Council Reminds Residents of Hours to Connect Directly with Elected Officials
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council would like to remind the public of its hours for the ongoing “Meet the Council” sessions and “Council Hours,” which provide residents with additional opportunities to engage directly…
Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…
Attorney General slams $274K patronage job for Steve Sweeney amid Murphy’s plan to gut oversight agency
WOODBURY, NJ – Attorney General Matt Platkin sharply criticized the $274,121 salary attached to former Senate President Steve Sweeney’s expected appointment as Gloucester County administrator, saying the pay highlights the need for…
Costs climb again in construction of Ocean County Justice Complex annex
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s long-planned Justice Complex Annex project continues to grow in cost as commissioners approved another increase tied to ongoing construction challenges. The latest adjustment, Change Order No.…
Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…
Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring
JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…
Toms River invites families to lace up for DJ Skate nights and birthday parties at Winding River Ice Rink
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Winding River Skating Center is kicking off the winter season with its popular DJ Skate nights, giving local families and kids a chance to glide under the…
Howell officers claim championship titles at annual Jingle Brawls charity boxing event
HOWELL, NJ – Two Howell Township police officers took home championship belts after squaring off in the “Jingle Brawls: Police vs Fire 2” charity boxing event this weekend. Officers Joe Sulewski and…
Atlantic County prosecutor disputes Phil Murphy clemency granted to convicted armed robber
MAYS LANDING, NJ – Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds publicly voiced concern Sunday over the recent clemency granted to Derrick Johnson, a convicted armed robber who was released earlier this month…
Dog rescued from Belmar house fire expected to make full recovery
BELMAR, NJ – Flames tore through a Belmar home Friday night as emergency crews raced to the scene in a desperate effort to save both lives and property. Amid thick smoke and…
Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims
TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…
Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…
