Lacey lunatic busted for racist rant, drugs, and assault rifles

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 64-year-old Lacey Township man was sentenced Friday to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to bias intimidation, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses stemming…

Newark police seek help identifying suspect in broad daylight assault

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly punched a victim in the face outside a Dunkin Donuts on Springfield Avenue earlier this…

Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…

New Jersey man killed teen girl’s concerned dad with baseball bat

MILLVILLE, NJ — A 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide and weapons offenses following the death of Louis “Gus” Serbeck after a violent altercation at a Millville…

Jack Ciattarelli slams Murphy’s energy policies, vows to scrap wind farms if elected

TRENTON, NJ — Former gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli renewed his criticism of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies Friday, pledging to dismantle the administration’s offshore wind initiatives if elected. In a…

Masked man busted in armed robbery of teen in Linden after two-month probe

LINDEN, N.J. — A two-month investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of robbing a teenager at knifepoint in Linden earlier this year, police said. Rodney Peterson of…

Howell ice cream shop reopens after years-long hiatus

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a longtime favorite roadside stop on Route 9, has officially reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, sparking excitement among local residents. The popular ice…

One Year Later: Toms River’s Stand Against the Twin Towers Was the Right Call

It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits and debates,…

Wall Township gears up for Touch-a-Truck family fest

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township is set to host its annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wall Community Park, bringing an array of…

Domestic assault suspect jailed in Ocean County

Michael Anthony Cusaneli found himself behind bars in Ocean County this week, after being booked on some serious charges. He was taken into custody on April 21. Jail records show Cusaneli is…

Monmouth County rejoices after Ice Cream on 9 reopens after long closure

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the local community.…

Phil Murphy is suing Trump again, this time over K-12 funding cuts

TRENTON, NJ — Phil Murphy is cutting aid to schools in New Jersey, forcing them to fire teachers, cut programs, and in some cases, putting them into a position where they are…

Barnegat police seek public’s help to identify suspect caught on Wawa surveillance

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured on surveillance footage earlier this month. Police said the image was taken…

Murphy and Dems gambled New Jersey’s future on Green New Deal and lost, GOP says

TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. Testa accused…

Ciattarelli’s lead grows in New Jersey primary as Spadea tanks in latest Rutgers poll

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Former Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is emerging as the clear front-runner among GOP voters in New Jersey’s upcoming June 10 primary, while the Democratic field remains fractured…

Bill Spadea Refuses to Return $225,000 in Common Sense Club Donation Payments Amid Controversy

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is facing mounting criticism for his refusal to return $225,000 in donations from his Common Sense Club, a ‘non-profit’ and ‘non-political-action-committee’, which he paid…

Murphy goes silent during raging NJ wildfire — reappears at concentration camp in Poland

TRENTON, N.J. — As a fast-moving wildfire scorched more than 15,000 acres in Ocean County, state officials were notably silent about the disappearance of Governor Phil Murphy — until social media posts…

Toms River freezes property taxes for second year as mayor slashes payroll by $5.5M

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% tax hike…

FlavorFest heats up Pennsauken with food, beer, and a mission to mentor

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — FlavorFest 2025, the annual food and beer tasting fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI), is set to take place Wednesday at Double Nickel Brewing Co., offering a…

Toms River Township slashes $5.5 million in payroll to keep taxes at 0%

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that the…

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