New hire takes oath as Manchester brings on veteran officer

Manchester Township, NJ – A veteran law enforcement officer stepped into a new chapter Monday as Manchester Township officials administered the oath to Patrolman Donald Miller during the Township Council meeting. Ptl.…

Jackson Township Announces Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit by Santa

Jackson Township is proud to invite residents and visitors to gather for one of the community’s most cherished traditions as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Saturday, December 6th…

Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club

Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…

Toms River Council Votes to Protect Full Health Benefits for Less Than Part-Time MUA Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today expressed his frustration with Toms River Council President Justin Lamb after Lamb voted on Wednesday night with what Rodrick calls the “Mo…

Thief caught on camera swiping iPhone from baby cart in Newark store

iPhone swiped from baby cart inside Newark Burlington store as police seek suspect NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing an iPhone…

Spirit Christmas to Open Six Locations in New Jersey, Including Toms River

Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Spirit Christmas has officially opened its holiday shops across the region, unveiling a seasonal lineup that includes multiple New Jersey locations prepared for steady crowds. The brand…

Toys R Us is Making A Christmas Comeback in New Jersey This Holiday Season

Deptford, NJ – A new Toys R Us holiday shop is set to open inside Deptford Mall as the iconic toy retailer expands its national footprint ahead of the peak shopping rush.…

Diggerland launches dazzling drive-thru holiday spectacle

West Berlin, NJ – A mile-long stretch of illuminated displays is set to glow to life as Diggerland opens its annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show on Thursday. Families will navigate their vehicles…

Holiday lantern spectacle lights up Paramus zoo

Paramus, NJ – A glowing lantern display has transformed the Bergen County Zoo into a vivid nighttime attraction featuring more than 30 illuminated scenes.Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular opened on…

Teaneck festival draws crowds with socially driven films

Teaneck, NJ – The Teaneck International Film Festival is underway as organizers mark more than two decades of showcasing films centered on social issues. The event, supported by the Puffin Foundation, features…

Holiday village lights up Manalapan tree farm

Manalapan, NJ – A winter attraction at a local tree farm is drawing visitors into a seasonal landscape filled with lights, displays, and themed pathways. The Village at Anne Ellen is open…

New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Will Survive a Mikie Sherrill Administration

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s election as governor has positioned New Jersey to maintain its long-term transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Her victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli secured continued Democratic control…

Route 37 Wawa robbery suspect on the run in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – A robbery suspect who targeted a Wawa along Route 37 just after midnight is being sought as township detectives ask residents to help identify him. The man is…

Humpback whale surprises boaters by swimming into Manasquan River

Giant whale spotted feeding in Manasquan River draws crowd MANASQUAN, NJ — A Humpback whale stunned onlookers Friday morning after making an unexpected detour from the Atlantic Ocean into the Manasquan River,…

Early morning burglars swipe $14K in Coolidge Street break-in

Burglars hit Coolidge Street home for $14K in early morning break-in caught on video SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A residential burglary in the 600 block of Coolidge Street early Saturday morning left…

Urgent search underway for missing Union City juvenile

Union City police searching for missing juvenile Yadiel Ysabel-Alvarez UNION CITY, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile reported by his father, Union City police…

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in New Jersey

Pedestrian struck and killed in crash at busy Route 9 intersection in Absecon ABSECON, NJ — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night at a heavily trafficked intersection in…

Back-to-back crashes slow Toms River evening commute in North Dover

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two separate motor vehicle accidents disrupted the north end of town after collisions occurred within minutes of each other.The first crash was reported at Silverton Road and Old…

Car veers off East Vets highway in Jackson, crashing into woods

Jackson, NJ – A vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area along East Veterans Highway near the Little League fields late Wednesday. First responders from Station 57 arrived to…

Toyland returns to Jackson with free holiday fun for families

JACKSON, N.J. – The holiday season will come alive next month as Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Jackson Township Senior Center present Toyland 2025, a free two-day community event filled with…

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