Ocean County celebrates America Recycles Day with top state award for clean communities

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County marked America Recycles Day by honoring the team that keeps its communities clean year-round — and by celebrating a major statewide recognition for its recycling and…

Volunteers join Ocean County in major dune grass planting to protect coastline

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. – Ocean County Commissioner Jennifer Bacchione joined volunteers in Ship Bottom and Brick Township this week for two dune grass planting events aimed at strengthening the county’s 44 miles…

Twelve new corrections officers sworn in to serve Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officially welcomed a new class of twelve corrections officers during a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the county administration complex. Commissioner Virginia Haines administered the oath…

New Jersey Sues Feds to Defend ‘Peaceful’ Protesters from Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joined 17 other states and the District of Columbia in filing a federal brief defending protesters injured by federal agents during demonstrations in…

Pfizer releases global myocarditis data for COVID-19 vaccinated children

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and that the…

New Jersey Dems Slip in Thankgiving Bill That Would Gut State Corruption Watchdog, Double Investigator Salaries

TRENTON, N.J. – This is what New Jersey voters voted for just weeks ago, complete control of the state government by one party with no oversight. Now, the party is moving to…

Governor Murphy Pardons 11 Convicted Killers in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that has now…

New Jersey Wednesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters across North Jersey faced a rough start to the morning rush as multiple crashes and heavy volume caused delays on major highways and bridges. The most serious backup…

Search underway after man reportedly jumped from bridge at the Jersey Shore

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A large-scale search operation was launched Tuesday night after a motorist reported seeing someone jump from the Route 72 Causeway Bridge shortly after 10 p.m. Responding officers found…

Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…

Fake invoices trick zoning applicants in New Jersey scam

Monroe Township warns of scam targeting zoning and construction applicants with fake invoices Monroe Township, NJ – Officials in Monroe Township are alerting residents and business owners to a sophisticated scam involving…

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Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving

New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…

New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services…

New Jersey Cop Accused of Being A Jerk After Car Hit a Deer has Bodycam Footage Released

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Facebook post accusing a local officer of being rude and incompassionate during a deer accident response has sparked widespread attention and a quick response from the Ocean…

Jackson Township to Hire Rental Enforcement Inspectors to Crack Down on Illegal Rental Housing

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council are proud to announce that they will soon begin hiring employees to establish the township’s new Bureau of Housing Rentals. At the…

Jackson Fall Leaf Pickup Continues with Second Chance for Completed Zones

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has announced that the Department of Public Works will be doing a second pass of fall leaf cleanups in zones 2 and 4,…

Newark police need help locating woman in shooting probe

Newark police seek woman wanted for questioning in early morning shooting NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old Newark woman wanted for questioning in connection with…

Cops blitz Ocean County roads in crackdown on fatal crashes

Ocean County launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown to combat deadly crash surge BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement agencies across Ocean County will deploy a coordinated high-visibility traffic safety detail this Wednesday…

Newark man slashed after offering ride to beer-toting suspects

Newark police search for knife-wielding suspect in early morning car assault NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of slashing a man with a pocket…

New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

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