Barnegat police seek information on group involved in property damage incident

BARNEGAT, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying six individuals suspected of damaging a window at a residence in the Crosswinds Development late Saturday night. The incident occurred…

Second juvenile arrested in connection with October forest fire in Evesham

EVESHAM, NJ — A second juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with the October 30 forest fire that burned 52 acres of land near Sycamore Drive and the Berlin Township…

Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Operation That Involving Minors

Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Charges Involving Minors **Lacey Township, NJ** - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 18, Margaret Whalen, 60, of Lacey Township, pled guilty…

Former Ocean Counnty Dance Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment

Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment **Toms River, NJ** - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Douglas Bollinger, a 57-year-old resident of Neptune City, pled guilty to Endangering the…

Jackson School District Mulls Redistricting: Are More Schools Closing?

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has begun exploring potential redistricting and restructuring plans aimed at addressing class size inequities, improving access to academic and extracurricular opportunities, and resolving facility challenges,…

Toms River Welcomes New VA Clinic, New Jobs and Better Veteran Healthcare to the Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The VA New Jersey Healthcare System announced the official opening of its new Toms River Clinic at 1051 Hooper Avenue, set to welcome its first patients on Tuesday.…

Newark Police Seeking to Identify Porch Pirate

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing a package from a residence on Brookdale Avenue near Abinger Place earlier this month. The…

Road closure on Lakewood Road in Wall Township until Thursday afternoon

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lakewood Road will remain closed between Route 34 and Route 35 until approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, according to the Wall Township Police Department. Authorities have…

Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects **Newark, NJ** – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects connected to a robbery that took…

Rain Still on the Table in New Jersey Through Friday

New Jersey is set to experience a stretch of wet and unsettled weather through Friday, with significant rainfall beginning tonight before conditions gradually improve over the weekend. Today remains mostly cloudy, with…

Morning Commute Breakdown: Here’s What’s Slowing You Down Across New Jersey

It’s shaping up to be a challenging morning on New Jersey’s roads, with crashes, construction, and volume delays creating headaches for commuters. Let’s break it down so you can plan your trip—or…

New Jersey’s War on Fun Continues: After Plastic Straws and Bags, Bird Feeders Are in the Crosshairs, What’s Next?

New Jersey is at it again, and this time it’s bird feeders. That’s right—the state that’s already banned plastic straws, plastic bags, and even plans to phase out gas-powered cars is now…

Fair Lawn police warn seniors about rising scam threats

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted an informational session at the local Senior Center to educate older residents on how to avoid becoming victims of scams. Captain Dawicki…

Governor Murphy Enacts Stricter Penalties for Burglaries

Governor Murphy Enacts Stricter Penalties for Burglaries **Gloucester Township, NJ** - Governor Murphy has signed new legislation increasing penalties for residential burglaries and home invasions in New Jersey. The law, which went…

Blue State Governors Like Phil Murphy Suddenly Yearn For Federalism

I argued for many months before the election that regardless of the outcome, nearly half of Americans would be very unhappy. My point was that the only way we can “all get…

Veterans Park Temporary Closure Announced for Police Training

Veterans Park Temporary Closure Announced for Police Training **Galloway, NJ** - Veterans Park, located at 636 S. New York Road, will be closed to the public for police training exercises. The park…

Victim robbed of $6,000 and iPhone as Newark police search for suspect

**Newark, NJ -** The Newark Department of Public Safety seeks assistance from the public to identify a man wanted for questioning in a robbery that took place on November 3. Newark Public…

Sore Losers: Radical New Jersey Progressive Group Calls for Boycott on Small Local Businesses that Supported Trump

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A call by a local progressive Facebook group to boycott businesses in Monmouth County for their perceived support of former President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism and…

Ocean County boy, 11, builds budding firewood business

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi paid a visit to Luke, an 11-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the up-and-coming startup “Luke’s Firewood,” to discuss the challenges of running a…

Everything You Need to Know About Mountainville, New Jersey, Home of a New Geological Fault Line

MOUNTAINVILLE, N.J. — The quaint village of Mountainville in Hunterdon County, known for its scenic charm and historic quirks, has found itself at the center of an unexpected geological discovery. Researchers from…

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