Lakewood Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Charges

Lakewood Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Charges **Toms River, NJ** - Timothy Myers, a 52-year-old resident of Lakewood, was sentenced on November 1 to ten years in New Jersey State…

Phil Murphy Vows to Fight Trump Social Changes With “Every Fiber”

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said his administration will attempt to work with President Donald J. Trump, but warned the former president, he’s willing to fight him if he…

Jackson School District considers redistricting, restructuring amid budget crisis

JACKSON, N.J. — Facing budget constraints, shifting enrollment numbers, and aging school infrastructure, the Jackson School District is considering a range of strategies to address class size imbalances and facility deficiencies. In…

Cyclist Injured in Lakewood Hit-and-Run Incident

Cyclist Injured in Lakewood Hit-and-Run Incident **Lakewood, NJ** - A hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist occurred on Tuesday at approximately 7:15 p.m. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department arrived at the…

Watch: Criminal Investigation Ongoing New Jersey’s Large “Shotgun” Fire

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning through the New Jersey Pinelands east of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area has prompted evacuations and threatened multiple structures as firefighters work to contain the…

Trump’s Re-Election Doesn’t Stop New Jersey’s Battle Over Liquor Licenses at His Golf Courses, Yet

Despite Donald Trump’s recent re-election as president, New Jersey isn’t budging on its mission to potentially revoke liquor licenses at three of his golf properties across the state. The state’s Division of…

Overturned Car Carrier Closes Ramp in Wall Township

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — An overturned car carrier trailer caused traffic disruptions near the South Wall Interchange on Wednesday, prompting the temporary closure of a major highway ramp, according to Wall Township…

Brush Fire in Wall Township Brought Under Control, Authorities Say

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire that ignited earlier today in Wall Township is now under control, according to the Wall Township Police Department. Officials credited the swift response of local…

Wildfire forces evacuations, threatens homes in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire officials work to contain the rapidly spreading…

Juvenile charged in Ridgefield Park shooting that left 15-year-old critically injured

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County was arrested and charged following a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced…

Generation X Has Spoken: We Want Our Country Back, Why We Overwhelmingly Supported Trump

In an election season full of twists, one voter block stood out: Gen X, those born roughly between 1965 and 1980, showed a surprising amount of support for Donald Trump. This generation’s…

Jackson Republicans Burnstein, Palmeri and Borrelli fend off independent challengers

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Republican candidates Mordechai Burnstein, Giuseppe A. Palmeri, and Nino A. Borrelli have successfully defended their positions in Jackson Township against a slate of independent challengers, according to official…

Republicans easily fend off Democrats in Ocean County commissioner race

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Republican candidates Jennifer Bacchione and Robert Arace decisively defeated Democratic challengers in the race for seats on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, according to official election results.…

Trump loses New Jersey but dominates Ocean County with double Harris’ votes

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Donald J. Trump received over twice as many votes as Kamala D. Harris in Ocean County, according to election results, although he ultimately failed to carry New Jersey…

Byrne Defeats Cory Booker Democrat Easily in Toms River Council Election

Republicans in Toms River have maintained control of the town council after William Byrne, 82, defeated Democrat Zach Dougherty, a 23-year-old former Cory Booker intern, for the Ward 2 seat. With Byrne…

New Jersey Commuter Report Shows Multiple Incidents Slowing Traffic

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey commuters encountered significant delays and lane closures on major highways Wednesday morning, as multiple crashes and heavy traffic volume impacted travel across the state. On NJ 3…

Two New Jersey Women Arrested for Casting Ballots for Deceased Individuals

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Two women from Middlesex County have been charged with voter fraud in unrelated cases, according to an announcement by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Lori Mulligan, 58, of…

Chris Christie Said He’d Place a $5 Bet on This Presidential Candidate

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Former New Jersey Governor and GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie expressed low confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the 2024 election, saying he’d “bet about five bucks”…

Escape the Election Night Stress with a Nice Dinner Out in Brick

If you’re in Brick Township and in the mood to treat yourself to an elegant escape, a few local fine dining spots will keep you happily immersed in great flavors. Whether you’re…

Cory Booker Claims New Jersey Women Threatening to Kill Men if They Don’t Vote for Kamala Harris

NEWARK, N.J. — Women across New Jersey are threatening the men in their lives to vote for Kamala Harris, or else. That’s what one U.S. Senator is claiming today. U.S. Senator Cory…

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