Jackson Ordinance Revision Prohibits Parking on Grass Medians

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is in the process of updating its parking ordinances to emphasis its no parking policy on grass medians throughout the community. According to Jackson Township Council President…

Middletown mayor joins students for Read Across America celebration

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry participated in the town’s Read Across America celebration at Village School, engaging with students in a day of reading and discussion. Perry visited three classrooms,…

Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie

Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie **Poughkeepsie, NY** - A narcotics investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to arrests at 7 Jones Street…

Middletown Teacher Who Had Sex With Student in His Basement Released From Jail

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. – A Monmouth County high school basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting a student has been released from jail under court-imposed conditions, officials said. Justin McGhee, 35, the head girls’…

Jack Ciattarelli Gains Momentum in NJ GOP Gubernatorial Race with Key County Endorsements

Somerville, NJ – Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is solidifying his position as the frontrunner in the 2025 New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, pulling ahead of rival Bill Spadea with a growing list…

Burglary suspect flees after homeowner interrupts break-in in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Police are searching for a burglary suspect who fled on foot after being interrupted by a homeowner on Ferncliff Road. The suspect, described as tall and wearing dark clothing,…

Crate Team announces slate for Brick municipal election

BRICK, N.J. — The Crate Team for Brick has announced its Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election, with Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong seeking re-election alongside council candidates Dan…

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New Jersey man killed in crash with dump truck in Clarkstown

CONGERS, N.Y. — A 42-year-old New Jersey man was killed Wednesday morning in a collision involving a dump truck on Route 303, police said. Clarkstown Police responded to the crash near Hemlock…

Chris Christie Has Officially Become ‘One of Them’

OP/ED – There was a time when Chris Christie was a Republican bulldog—a brash, no-nonsense governor who could command a room and take on anyone, friend or foe. He was the guy…

Paterson man charged with assaulting EMTs during emergency response

PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking two emergency medical technicians from the Paterson Fire Department, authorities announced Wednesday. Darian Jackson, Jr.,…

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New Jersey man pleads guilty to concealing support for ISIS

BUDD LAKE, N.J. — A New Jersey man admitted Wednesday to concealing efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, federal…

New Jersey AG Sues to Restore Funding to NIH Research After Trump Cut

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting billions in medical and public health research funding, following a lawsuit led by New…

Propane leak forces evacuation at South Harrison Township group home

SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A propane leak at a commercial group home prompted an emergency response and evacuation Tuesday after a tree fell on a 500-gallon tank, causing significant valve damage.…

NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment an attack on public education. In a…

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Twenty indicted in North Jersey opioid mill operation, authorities say

TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has indicted 20 people on racketeering and drug charges in connection with an opioid mill operation in North Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced…

Puppy up for adoption: Cranford police introduce Harlow for ‘Woof Wednesday’

CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department is featuring a young Labrador mix named Harlow for its latest “Woof Wednesday” adoption post. Harlow, a four-month-old puppy, is described as a playful and…

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Why a Canadian Boycott of American Alcohol Could Be a Win for New Jersey

Imagine a world where Canada says “no thanks” to American booze. At first glance, it might sound like a loss for U.S. distilleries and breweries—but for New Jersey, it could be a…

State Grand Jury Makes Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper

State Grand Jury Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper **TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has voted against filing criminal charges in the case of Raul L. Diaz, a 59-year-old…

Republicans Close Gap as 225,000 Invalid Voters Scrubbed from New Jersey Voting Rolls

TRENTON, NJ – In an unusual shake-up of New Jersey’s electorate, a sweeping purge of inactive voters has slashed the state’s registration numbers and chipped away at the Democrats’ once-comfortable lead over…

Here Are The Top Rated Restaurants in Toms River According to Foodie Websites

Toms River, NJ, boasts a diverse and vibrant food scene, offering everything from indulgent Italian classics to creative sushi rolls and award-winning breakfast plates. Whether you’re in the mood for upscale dining…

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