Ocean County man held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed

Toms River, NJ – A 36-year-old Ocean County man is in custody without bail after being charged with attempted assault and flagged with an immigration detainer, jail records show. Jorge Alejandro Mendieta-Isidro…

Jersey City man charged with groping 11-year-old girl inside store

Jersey City, NJ – A 41-year-old man has been arrested after investigators said he groped an 11-year-old girl inside a Jersey City store last month, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday.…

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Liberian War Criminal, General Found Hiding in Quiet Jersey Shore Community

Philadelphia, PA – A former Liberian rebel general who concealed his role in his country’s civil war to obtain U.S. immigration benefits was sentenced Sept. 11 to more than four years in…

Ocean County man jailed on domestic violence assault charges

Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old Ocean County man was booked Friday on domestic violence assault charges and is being held without bail, according to county inmate records. Nelson Hango-Pombosa was committed…

Mikie Sherrill: ‘Racist Anti-American’ Charlie Kirk Was a Christian Nationalist Government Agent Against Women and Blacks

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) voted Friday in favor of a House resolution condemning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump for what…

Cedar Swamp Road finally reopens but with slower speed limit

Cedar Swamp Road reopens after extended closure but speed limit slashed to 35 mph Jackson, NJ — Drivers heading through Cedar Swamp Road can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the…

West New York man who murdered his mother gets 45 years in prison

West New York man gets 45 years for beating his mother to death in 2021 WEST NEW YORK, NJ – A quiet afternoon on 66th Street turned into a grim crime scene…

Stolen car crash in Jersey City leaves women hurt two charged

Two Jersey City men charged after multi-vehicle crash injures several Jersey City, NJ – Two men are facing charges in connection with a July collision on Kennedy Boulevard that left multiple people…

Trunk or Treat returns to Brick with candy, costumes and contests

Brick, NJ – Families are gearing up for one of Brick Township’s favorite fall traditions as the annual Trunk or Treat celebration returns Thursday, October 23, at the Drum Point Sports Complex.…

New outdoor learning center blooms at Elms Elementary

Jackson, NJ – Students at Elms Elementary School now have a new place to dig into science and nature after the grand opening of the school’s Outdoor Environmental Learning Center and Garden.…

After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund

By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…

Summer comes to an official end with a beautiful, sunny weekend across New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – Summer ends on a warm note Friday before cooler air settles in across New Jersey for the final weekend of the season. Forecasters say Friday brings sunshine with highs…

Friday morning New Jersey traffic report: Today’s crashes, delays, and slowdowns

NEWARK, N.J. – Drivers face a tough Friday morning commute across New Jersey, with multiple crashes and long delays reported on major highways, bridges, and tunnels. At 8:13 a.m., a crash blocks…

Several major New Jersey companies announce sweeping layoffs heading into fall

Trenton, NJ – Some of New Jersey’s largest corporations are preparing to cut hundreds of jobs this fall, according to new state filings, raising concerns about the health of the Garden State’s…

She’s the Kamala of New Jersey: Democratic voters grow restless as Mikie Sherrill’s campaign struggles to energize base

Newark, NJ – Democratic voters across New Jersey are voicing frustration with Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign for governor, saying the race feels flat and uninspired at a time when polls show her…

New Jersey joins blue state health alliance rejecting Trump’s CDC; What could go wrong?

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at strengthening science-based public health policy while pushing…

Newark Budget Crisis is Far Worse Than Phil Murphy’s $52 Million Bailout, Lawmakers Fear

Trenton, NJ – Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon warned Thursday that Newark’s fiscal crisis is deeper than the $52 million in transitional aid recently granted by the state, urging Gov. Phil…

She stole $300,000 from two New Jersey Catholic churches and now she’s paying the price

Morristown, NJ – A former parish bookkeeper who admitted to stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic churches in Morris County has been sentenced to probation and ordered to repay the stolen…

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Ciattarelli unveils sweeping 10-point plan to tackle New Jersey affordability crisis created by Phil Murphy, Dems

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli rolled out a 10-point affordability agenda on Wednesday, vowing to reverse what he described as decades of failed Democratic policies that have left New…

Jackson Republican Al Couceiro Endorses Ciattarelli for Governor, Urges Unity to Save Town, New Jersey

JACKSON, NJ – No matter where you look in New Jersey, hundreds of communities like Jackson Township are grappling with overdevelopment, rising taxes, school funding problems, housing shortages, and the fallout from…

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