Jackson-Strong Aligned Former Council Members Makes Election Endorsement

Jackson Township, NJ—In an unexpected turn of events in the local political scene, former Jackson Township Councilman Rob Nixon has endorsed the Republican slate of Nino Borrelli, Mordy Burnstein, and Guiseppi Palmeri…

Sad News for the Jersey Shore as Beachfront Bar Closes

After decades of serving up beachfront vibes and fantastic food, Mister C’s Beach Bistro in Allenhurst has officially closed its doors as of October 20. The beloved restaurant, which originally opened in…

Dave’s Hot Chicken is Coming to Freehold

Dave’s Hot Chicken fans, get ready to spice things up! The wildly popular Los Angeles-based chain, famous for its fiery Nashville-style chicken, is setting up shop in Freehold Township, making it the…

Toms River Senior Center Hosts Fall Harvest Party

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Senior Center celebrated the season with its annual Fall Harvest Party on Friday, October 25, bringing together 150 local seniors for a lively afternoon of…

Two New Jersey senior corrections officers charged with sexual assault, official misconduct at juvenile facility

TRENTON, N.J. — Two senior corrections officers with the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission have been charged with sexual assault and official misconduct following allegations that they engaged in unlawful sexual contact…

Firefighters work to contain 120-acre Halloween wildfire in Cumberland County

DOWNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has spread to 120 acres in Downe Township, Cumberland County. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported Friday that the…

New Jersey Woman Made to Remove Shirt in Order to Vote

Hamilton Township, NJ — In a dramatic display of defiance, a New Jersey woman cast her ballot in a nude bra after being asked to remove her pro-Trump clothing at a Hamilton…

Fast Play jackpot ticket sold in Camden County

TRENTON, N.J. — A Fast Play ticket purchased at a Wegmans in Cherry Hill brought a Camden County player a $5,000 win this week. The ticket, part of the Jersey Jackpot game,…

Four charged in connection with deadly July shooting in Red Bank

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Four suspects have been charged in connection with a shooting in Red Bank that left one man dead and another injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on…

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Sip Avenue in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A motorcyclist died Thursday morning following a collision with a passenger vehicle at a busy intersection in Jersey City, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash…

Daylight saving time ends this weekend, prompting safety reminder to check smoke alarms

NEW YORK — This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, with clocks set to turn back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. As households prepare to adjust their clocks,…

Monmouth County resident wins $666K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky player in Monmouth County has claimed a $666,481 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after matching all five numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers for the October…

Elderly New Jersey Woman Behind False Bomb Hoax at North Jersey Hospital

TEANECK, N.J. — A 72-year-old woman from Wayne, New Jersey, has been charged with making a false public alarm following an investigation into a bomb threat hoax at Holy Name Medical Center…

November to Start Warmer than Normal in New Jersey’s Weekend Weather Forecast

This weekend in New Jersey brings a variety of weather, offering warmth today before a notable cool-down by Sunday. For Friday, expect mostly cloudy skies early in the day, with a chance…

County Adds Finishing Touches to South New Prospect Road Widening

County road contractors are finishing up the road widening project on South New Prospect Road in Jackson Township this week. The project, credited to Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, by local officials…

New Jersey Cops Arrest ‘Most Wanted’ Texas Fugitive

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of one of Texas’ most wanted fugitives on Wednesday morning, according to the Secaucus Police Department. At approximately 8:23 a.m., Secaucus…

Toms River students paint downtown storefronts for 85th annual Halloween parade

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — High school students in Toms River added a festive touch to downtown storefronts ahead of the town’s 85th annual Halloween parade, set to begin Thursday at 7 p.m.…

Halloween Candy 20% Cost Increase Forcing Many in New Jersey to Scale Back Treats

TRENTON, NJ – There’s no treat in the ongoing federal inflation trick. New Jersey families cut back their Halloween candy spending significantly this year. This Halloween, many Americans are facing a frightening…

Brick Police Handing out Candy on Halloween

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township Police Department officers were out in full force on Halloween, combining their regular patrol duties with some holiday fun as they handed out candy to local trick-or-treaters.…

Republicans Out Voting Democrats in New Jersey as Kamala Campaign Goes into Panic Mode

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s early voting turnout shows Republicans outpacing Democrats, prompting swift responses from Democratic campaigns to counter the unexpected trend. Early voting figures released Tuesday indicate Republicans hold a…

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