1 dead, 13 injured after lightning strike at Jackson Township archery range

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Ocean County left one man dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred just…

South Jersey man charged with beating mother to death inside her home

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 40-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 72-year-old mother, who was found bludgeoned inside their Burlington Township home last week, authorities…

West Long Branch police investigating bias-related pranks involving juveniles

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The West Long Branch Police Department is investigating several incidents involving juveniles who reportedly rang doorbells, fled the scene, and in some cases, shouted inappropriate or bias-related…

Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrot Beach to headline Toms River concert with fireworks show

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department will host Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrot Beach as part of the township’s ongoing Summer Concert Series on Sunday,…

NJ man charged after string of vehicle thefts in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in the early hours of June 29 in the Atlantic…

New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…

Sen. Andy Kim opposes Trump’s proposed $1B cut to public broadcasting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Andy Kim voiced opposition Monday to a $1 billion cut to public broadcasting proposed by former President Donald Trump, urging the Senate to block reductions to funding that…

Sherrill criticizes Jack Ciattarelli’s ties to Trump in union speech

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday during remarks to the New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council, citing his alignment with President Donald Trump and…

5 Animals in New Jersey That Have Gone Extinct

New Jersey, known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, was once home to a variety of wildlife that no longer roams its landscapes. Over the past few…

Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics

Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog haven with…

Donut making process. Dough of the doughnuts are being fried and transported on a conveyor belt

Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…

South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle

FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and shoplifted from…

$5 ticket lands Somerset player $72K jackpot slice

TRENTON, NJ — A Somerset County lottery player won $72,654 on Tuesday after purchasing a $5 Fast Play Progressive ticket at a Krauser’s location in Warren Township. The ticket, a “Casting for…

Middlesex player snags $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player won the $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Tuesday after matching all five numbers, marking the second top prize awarded in just three days.…

New Jersey sues Trump administration again over termination of federal disaster mitigation funds

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a 20-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the termination of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Toms River man admits to illegal firearm possession in 2023 Wawa stop

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a 2023 traffic stop in South Toms River, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…

$500K End-of-year gift leaves NJ teacher speechless

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey teacher ended the school year with more than thank-you cards and mugs — they received a $500,000 top prize from a lottery scratch-off gifted by a…

Teen arrested in Atlantic City for 2024 shooting death of 19-year-old

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Authorities arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the November 2024 fatal shooting of Jaiden Perez, 19, who died nearly a month after being wounded in a…

Murphy visits flooded Berkeley Heights as town forced by state to build hundreds more homes

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights this week after severe storms caused major flooding in Union County, leaving residents grappling with property damage and safety concerns. The visit…

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