New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, leaving the…

Wall Township fire crews join overnight battle to protect homes from massive Jones Road Wildfire

WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township emergency services deployed multiple units to assist with firefighting efforts in Ocean County on Tuesday as a massive wildfire near Jones Road threatened neighborhoods and forced…

Crash on Route 689 leaves one dead

MONROE TWP., N.J. — A fatal multi-vehicle crash late Thursday night on Berlin Crosskeys Road left at least one person dead after a Nissan Altima struck a Hyundai Elantra, setting off a…

Two South River men charged in drug death of Barnegat woman after fentanyl overdose

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman in Barnegat Township in February, Ocean County…

Power back on after massive New Jersey wildfire as utility crews praised for swift response

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — All power has been restored to customers affected by the Jones Road Wildfire, one of New Jersey’s largest blazes in two decades, according to an update from Jersey…

Is New Jersey’s 15,000-Acre Wildfire Phil Murphy’s Karen Bass Moment?

As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, threatens thousands…

Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres and remains…

15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…

Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda

TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…

New Jersey lawmakers say state push to delay energy hikes an election season gimmick

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Senators Anthony Bucco and Michael Testa slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Wednesday over its latest move allowing utility companies to propose deferred rate…

Jackson moves forward with ROVA Farm Park

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is moving forward with plans to transform the former Rova Farms property into a public community park after the Township Council approved a resolution accepting a proposal…

Popcorn Park Refuge safe as wildfire rages nearby; community support pours in

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — As the Jones Road Wildfire continues to burn through Ocean and Lacey Townships, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge confirmed Wednesday that its property remains untouched by the flames,…

New Jersey man sentenced to 9 years in New York armed robbery

GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, Orange County District Attorney David M.…

Massive New Jersey wildfire grows to 11,500 acres, thousands evacuated

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire has burned through 11,500 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships as of Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, with firefighters gaining ground…

Bill Spadea Signs Democrat Backed New Jersey DEI Auto Insurance Pledge

TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, the African…

New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…

No charges for New Jersey cop as grand jury clears officer in use-of-force case

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against Woodbridge Township Police Officer Hector Rivera following a February 2023 arrest that involved the alleged use of…

New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures

TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching thousands of…

Police hunt vandal who keyed car twice on Chestnut Street in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in two separate acts of criminal mischief targeting the same vehicle last month and again earlier this…

Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting winds continue to push the fire closer…

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