Newark thief strolls off with $3K worth of construction saws

Newark, NJ — A man casually walked into a Ferry Street construction equipment store and stole two high-value power saws worth $3,000 before escaping in a silver Honda, surveillance footage reveals. The…

Neptune ShopRite bags another jackpot as player scoops nearly half-million

Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player hit big again Tuesday, scoring a $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the same Neptune ShopRite location famous for selling last year’s $1.13 billion…

Franklin Lakes woman indicted for destroying phone in husband’s federal fraud probe

NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County woman has been indicted for destroying evidence during a federal investigation into her husband’s alleged real estate investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Wednesday.…

Lakewood expands emergency alert system for traffic, weather and safety updates

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic disruptions, weather events, and public safety notifications.…

New Jersey Senators Booker and Kim Oppose Strong Independent Woman Nominated to be U.S. Attorney

Glass ceilings be damned: New Jersey’s “Me Too” Senators slam Trump’s female pick for U.S. Attorney. NEWARK, N.J. — Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker issued a joint statement this week opposing…

Mikie Sherrill Just Blamed Republicans For New Jersey’s 20% Energy Price Spike

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is criticizing House Republicans for what she calls a “Republican Price Hike Bill,” claiming it would drive up utility costs for New Jersey families already facing…

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Places Downtown Homeless into Housing with State Funds

Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the State Department of Community Affairs, led by…

Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…

Toms River Senior Softball All-Stars win Section 3 championship

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Little League Senior Softball All-Stars secured the New Jersey Section 3 Championship title Tuesday night, advancing to the state tournament. The team clinched the win…

Phil Murphy Says GOP Spending Bill is ‘Betrayal of the American People’

Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending bill Wednesday, warning that it would jeopardize…

New Jersey bird feeder ban remains stalled but it’s not dead yet

TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language between Assembly and Senate versions. Bill A360…

Mikie Sherrill urges Republicans to oppose Trump-backed bill

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is calling on her Republican colleagues in Congress to reject a bill she says would harm New Jersey families, accusing GOP lawmakers of backing the legislation…

Toms River Intermediate East celebrates historic year of athletic dominance

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Intermediate East marked a record-setting year in school athletics, highlighted by the baseball team’s 50-game winning streak and championship seasons across multiple sports programs. The school’s baseball team…

SnapChat: Snapping turtle removed from outside Promenade store in Evesham

EVESHAM TWP., NJ — A snapping turtle caused a brief stir Tuesday morning when it was found in front of the Sunglass Hut at the Promenade shopping center, according to Evesham Township…

Letter: Mayor Rodrick’s Eminent Domain Stragety: A Genuine Plan or a Political Ploy?

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to seize Christ Episcopal Church’s 10.8-acre downtown property through eminent domain has sparked a heated debate, pitting the township’s vision for recreational development against the church’s…

Child Fights for Life After Route 18 Crash in New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo announced a serious crash Sunday night is under investigation. Police say around 10:15 p.m. on June…

New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…

Teen cancer survivor to host July 4 lemonade stand fundraiser in Brigantine

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A 17-year-old leukemia survivor will host a July 4 fundraiser in Brigantine to support childhood cancer research, returning to the beach town where she spent summers during her treatment.…

Brooklyn woman charged in $220K New Jersey email fraud scheme

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday after investigators linked her to a six-figure theft carried out through a fraudulent email targeting a financial transaction in early 2022, officials said.…

They’re Here: Mexican Drug Cartel Member Arrested in Lakewood Township

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Mexican national with ties to the Cartel del Noreste on Sunday in Ocean County, officials said. ICE is officially operating in Ocean County. Jose…

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