Injured harbor seal rescued in New Jersey, now under care at MMSC

MANTOLOKING, N.J. — A young female harbor seal was rescued from a beach in Mantoloking on Monday after she was found underweight and injured, marking the first seal rescue of the season.…

Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in the growing…

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Garden State Parkway Backed Up Near Clifton, Woodbridge

As of 8:10 a.m., a disabled vehicle is causing disruptions on the northbound Garden State Parkway, just south of Exit 156 for US 46 in Clifton. The right lane is currently blocked,…

Abandoned Structure Fire Under Arson Investigation in South Jersey

On the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 9:41 a.m., Galloway Township Police responded to reports of an active structure fire on the 400 block of South Odessa Avenue. Upon…

Chilly Days Ahead for New Jersey: Here’s Your Weekend Weather Outlook

New Jersey residents can expect a mix of sunshine and brisk winter temperatures as the region settles into early January. Today, the forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 42°F,…

Burlington County player wins nearly half a million dollar Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $494,401 was sold in Burlington County, New Jersey, during Friday’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. The ticket matched all five numbers—08, 13,…

Police Report Gun Used in New Orleans Attack Stolen in New Jersey, Suspect Identified as Samshud Din Jabbar

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans Police Department has identified Samshud Din Jabbar, 42, as the suspect who drove a truck involved in an incident under investigation. Police say Jabbar was…

Monmouth County State Legislative Office Damaged by Fire

TINTON FALLS, NJ — A fire early Sunday morning caused significant damage to the office of New Jersey lawmakers at 766 Shrewsbury Avenue, prompting the temporary closure of the facility, officials confirmed.…

Jackson Township Council to hold annual reorganization meeting on January 2

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council will begin its 2024 calendar year this week with its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackson Township Municipal Building…

Toms River mayor calls for death penalty after horrific New York City subway killing of local resident

NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned to death…

Woman burned alive by previously deported migrant on NYC subway train was a Toms River, New Jersey resident

NEW YORK CITY — The woman who was burned to death aboard an F train in Brooklyn last week has been identified as Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New…

Many New Jersey Workers Will Get a Raise on New Year’s Day

TRENTON, N.J. — On Jan. 1, 2025, New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage for most workers increased by 36 cents, bringing the hourly rate to $15.49, as part of the state’s ongoing adjustments…

Fugitive Who Eluded Police for Deadly Crash in Ocean County for 15 Years, Captured at JFK Airport

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Yousaf, 52, a fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in 2009, was taken into custody last week at…

Multi-state crime spree that started in Connecticut and New Jersey ends in dramatic Pennsylvania police chase

WYCKOFF, NJ — A man suspected of committing a series of crimes across multiple states was arrested Monday after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. The…

Nightclub security guard stabbed in Newark as police manhunt continues for suspect

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Emmanuel Miranda Sr. has called for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stabbed a security guard early Monday at a local nightclub. The…

Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December 23 to…

Meet Jetty: A Playful, Loving Kitten Looking for Her Forever Home in Ocean County

BARNEGAT, NJ – At just seven months old, Jetty is already stealing hearts at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Barnegat, New Jersey. This sweet, playful little girl adores attention, thrives…

New Jersey’s Warm Weather to Continue Through Wednesday, But 2025 Will Bring Colder Temps

As 2024 draws to a close, New Jersey is experiencing relatively mild weather compared to the chilly days that typically define the end of December. With a high near 59°F today under…

Light traffic on New Jersey highways Monday morning, minor delays reported

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey encountered relatively light traffic Monday morning, with some delays and incidents causing minor disruptions statewide. Roadwork and a few closures were reported but are expected…

South American Murderer, IIllegal Migrant Found Hiding in New Jersey Sanctuary State

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced the removal of Martin Enrique Bacigalupo Olivera, a Peruvian national wanted in his home country for homicide, on Dec. 19. Bacigalupo, who had…

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