More fights, another stabbing reported during Memorial Day weekend unrest in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend: Saturday night in Seaside Heights unfolded with repeated incidents of violence, continuing a pattern of disturbances seen in recent days and years over the holiday…

Governor Murphy vetoed public brawl law days before mahyem hit the Jersey Shore and local malls

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Following a surge in juvenile arrests over Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, an Ocean County assemblyman is publicly blaming New Jersey’s top Democratic leaders, pointing to recent…

Dad shot daughter while cleaning loaded gun in Ocean County

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Stafford Township man has been charged after his 13-year-old daughter was accidentally shot while he was cleaning a firearm inside their home, authorities announced today. Edgar Baerga,…

North Jersey man killed woman, critically injured passenger in Jersey Shore hit and run

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It was supposed to be a fun night out for two people at the Jersey Shore, but one North Jersey man’s reckless action left one woman dead and…

Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of real estate in limbo more than three…

New Jersey Cracks Down: No Fishing Permits for Those Behind on Child Support

TRENTON, NJ – May 25, 2025 – Anglers in New Jersey hoping to cast their lines this season may face an unexpected hurdle: the state is now denying fishing permits to individuals…

Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. This…

Toms River offers stand-up paddleboarding classes for ages 16 and up this summer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has partnered with Coastline Adventures to launch a series of group stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) classes for residents ages 16 and older, beginning in late June…

Seaside Heights’ Family-Friendly Dreams Crushed by Mayhem and Mayor’s Choice for Governor of New Jersey

A small town mayor has a big problem, and one of the root causes of the problem he’s having is because of his pick for Governor in 2021. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony…

Driver who fled fatal crash in Toms River arrested and charged

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday evening on Route 37 near the Mathis Bridge has been identified and charged following his capture near the barrier…

Paterson begins major upgrade of Vera Ames Park with new playground and courts

PATERSON, N.J. — A city park is undergoing a full-scale transformation as part of what officials are calling a “park renaissance” in Paterson’s 4th Ward. Mayor Andre Sayegh announced the redevelopment of…

Jackson Township mourns loss of beloved community leader

Jackson Township is mourning the loss of one of our township council members The Jackson Township Council is saddened to report the passing Councilman Scott David Sargent. Councilman Sargent has been a…

Pedestrian struck near St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency personnel responded Saturday evening to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in front of St. Joseph’s Church on Hooper Avenue, prompting a road closure and an active…

Talkin’ Toms River: Toms River Recreation Gearing Up for Busy and Fun-Filled Summer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With summer around the corner, Toms River’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a packed season of events and programs, according to Director Rick Perrine, who…

Driver in serious Route 37 hit-and-run car crash fled to barrier island, captured by police

Driver in fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 captured near barrier island TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A reported fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 near Aqua Blue in Toms River led to…

Free Fishing Days set for June 7 and October 18 across New Jersey public waters

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey anglers can cast their lines without a license on two designated Free Fishing Days this year—Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, October 18—courtesy of the New Jersey Department…

Trump slams past presidents for dragging soldiers into prolonged foreign wars during West Point commencement speech

WEST POINT, N.Y. – Former President Donald Trump criticized previous U.S. presidents for deploying American troops in what he called “unnecessary wars” during a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy on…

Murphy balks at Habba’s illegal alien sanctuary lawsuit filed against four New Jersey cities

NEWARK, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday strongly criticized the U.S. Department of Justice’s new lawsuit targeting four New Jersey cities over their sanctuary policies, calling the legal challenge an overreach…

Seconds to spare! NJ cops drag man from car before train obliterates it

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two quick-thinking police officers are being hailed as heroes after they pulled an impaired driver from a vehicle stalled on train tracks — just seconds before a high-speed train…

What to expect when driving in New Jersey from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Welcome to New Jersey, the Garden State, where the summer tourism season turns our highways into a wild mix of sun-burned beachgoers, cranky locals, and driving stereotypes that are as loud as…

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