Four-legged officers save lives and solve crimes in Jackson

Jackson K-9 units praised after locating missing juveniles and tracking suspects JACKSON, NJ – Two K-9 units from the Jackson Police Department are being recognized for a string of successful operations, including…

Jackson Township to Examine Roadway Traffic Concerns Near Brewers Bridge Road

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Township Council have announced a joint initiative with Ocean County to improve traffic flow and safety along two of the town’s most congested roadways,…

Jackson Township’s 2025 Curbside Leaf Collection Begins Monday

The Jackson Township Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce the 2025 Curbside Leaf Pick-Up Schedule. This annual service provides residents with a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose…

Farmers’ Almanac calls it quits with 2026 as final edition

Farmers’ Almanac announces end of print era with final 2026 edition LEWISTON, ME – After more than two centuries of weather predictions, seasonal folklore, and homespun advice, the Farmers’ Almanac announced Thursday…

Where Mikie Sherrill Stands on Issues Important to Suburban Communities in New Jersey

Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the state’s suburban…

‘Something Unusual Happened’ in New Jersey on Election Night Says National Pollster

Newark, NJ – Nearly every poll in New Jersey had the gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill in a dead heat through much of October and now, one major, and…

Woman fatally struck crossing Ocean Township road during rush hour

Pedestrian killed in Ocean Township crash while crossing Sunset Avenue during evening commute OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 26-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday evening while attempting to cross Sunset Avenue…

Robbinsville residents warned after Hankins Road bear sighting

Bear sighting sparks safety alert in Robbinsville after morning appearance on Hankins Road ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A black bear spotted roaming near Hankins Road Thursday morning triggered warnings from local police and…

Jackson Mayor Kuhn and Council Congratulate Chris Pollak on Election Win

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn today extended her congratulations to Christopher Pollak on his election victory Tuesday night to fill the remaining year of the late Councilman Scott Sargent’s term on…

In New Jersey it went from bad to worse for GOP as Democrats on cusp of legislative supermajority

TRENTON, NJ – In a major political shift for New Jersey, Democrats are on track to capture a commanding supermajority in the State Assembly following the November 4 election, tightening their control…

Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Must Be Ready to Gerrymander to Get Rid of Two GOP Congressmen

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, should the…

Crash on Driscoll Bridge Headlines Today’s New Jersey Morning Rush Traffic Report

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a difficult Thursday morning drive as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and long delays clogged major highways and river crossings across the region. Heavy congestion was…

Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Hosts Annual Jackson Safe Trick-or-Treat

By Casey Wolfe | October 31, 2025 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Under the direction of recently appointed Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn, Jackson Township hosted its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event, providing children with…

NJEA Conference Kicks Off With LGBTQ, Drag, Genders, Cultures and Some Educational Programs

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Thousands of educators are gathering today in Atlantic City for the New Jersey Education Association’s annual conference, where a full lineup of sessions will focus on wellness, cultural…

Woman Who Was Shot and Nearly Killed for Standing Up to Islamic Extremism to Speak at NJEA Conference

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global education advocate Malala Yousafzai will address educators at this year’s New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention, marking her first major appearance at…

New Jersey Begins Mild Transformation from Phil Murphy to Mikie Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – As the dust settles from Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, New Jersey is embarking on a seamless handover of power from outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both Democrats,…

Newark woman vanishes after riding off on electric scooter

Woman vanishes in Newark after riding away near Clinton Avenue Newark, NJ — A 53-year-old woman who was last seen riding an electric scooter down a busy Newark street in late March…

Gun hidden in porta-potty lands Jersey duo in hot water

Seaside Heights men busted after gun found hidden in park toilet Seaside Heights, NJ — A quiet afternoon in a Lakewood park turned into a scene out of a crime drama when…

Howell man pleads guilty in drunken UTV crash that killed passenger

New Jersey man faces prison after admitting to drunk UTV crash Manchester Township, NJ — A Howell man has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide and endangering the welfare of a…

Phil Murphy Just Mobilized the National Guard for Statewide State of Emergency

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has mobilized the state’s National Guard to assist food banks as federal delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding leave hundreds of thousands…

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