Stafford Township man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution, gun charges in Ocean County case

Prosecutors say drugs, paraphernalia and a loaded handgun were seized during a 2025 investigation Stafford Township, NJ — A 22-year-old Stafford Township man has pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution and illegal handgun…

Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push

State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…

Garden State hit with wave of big money lottery wins

Lottery surge sweeps New Jersey with $1M wins and six figure payouts TRENTON, NJ – A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey over several days, with multiple six-figure prizes and…

Driver charged after fleeing traffic stop on Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township

Police say suspect sped away from stop before later arrest and remand to county jail Gloucester Township, NJ — A driver who fled a late-night traffic stop in the Blackwood section of…

Little dog needs break as rescue searches for foster

Shelter pup Greg waits in New Jersey as rescue seeks foster home JACKSON, NJ – A small dog named Greg is sitting in a New Jersey shelter waiting for a foster home,…

Driver busted after deadly Toms River crash leaves woman dead

Manchester man charged after fatal crash in Toms River leaves woman dead Toms River, NJ – Monday night traffic along Lakewood Road turned fatal when a southbound sedan lost control and crossed…

Jackson Resident Alleges Religious Discrimination in Grande Harmony Affordable Housing House of Worship Dispute

Claim surfaces as developer seeks to replace promised clubhouse with synagogue at controversial project Jackson, New Jersey — A Jackson resident alleges he is being excluded from living in the Grande Harmony…

Mount Holly Police Investigate School Threat Call With Increased Security, No Active Danger Found

Officials say incident appears tied to wider pattern affecting multiple schools in the region Mount Holly, New Jersey — A threat call targeting local schools in Mount Holly prompted an immediate police…

Middletown Schools Face Closures Without State Bailout as Money Flows into Districts Like Newark, Lakewood

No financial lifeline confirmed as district moves ahead while other NJ districts receive major aid or intervention Middletown, New Jersey — No state bailout is coming to prevent school closures in Middletown,…

House fire in Jackson Township quickly contained after crews respond to Brookwood development

Firefighters from multiple stations extinguished a backyard fire and prevented it from spreading, officials said JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A residential fire behind a home in Jackson Township was quickly contained after…

New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash

Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…

Decades old vehicle discovered underwater in South Jersey

Decades old car pulled from murky waters near South Jersey boat ramp Absecon, NJ — A long-submerged vehicle hidden beneath dark waters for years was finally pulled to the surface Sunday, revealing…

Dozens cited as Trenton cracks down on reckless ATV crews

ATV and dirt bike crackdown nets arrests and dozens of citations in Trenton sweep Trenton, NJ — A coordinated enforcement sweep targeting illegal ATV and dirt bike activity across city streets led…

Toms River man pleads guilty in child abuse material case

Toms River man admits to distributing child abuse material faces prison time Toms River, NJ — A 40-year-old man admitted in court to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online…

NJ man arrested after bullet fired into apartment window

Driveway gunfire suspect nabbed weeks later with cache of weapons Hackensack, NJ — A single gunshot fired into a residential window last month led to a multi-agency investigation and the arrest of…

New traffic lights in Lakewood to reduce crashes, increase safety

Multiple signal projects and upgrades planned as officials target high-traffic corridors TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New traffic signals and safety upgrades are coming to several busy intersections across Ocean County, as commissioners…

Asbury Park Landmark Hangout Now Luxury Condos as the Inkwell Lofts Seek to Tie Project to History and Nostalgia

A new condo development rises where the storied Inkwell Coffee House once stood, with a café nod to its past. Long Branch, NJ — A nearly six-decade-old Jersey Shore gathering place has…

Judge dismisses Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s real estate commission lawsuit against agent, brokerage

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A lawsuit filed by Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn over disputed real estate referral commissions was dismissed with prejudice in Ocean County, ending a contract case she brought against…

Toms River civil theft case against Silverton First Aid moves forward as discovery extends to August

A New Jersey judge approved a revised discovery schedule, setting deadlines for depositions and expert reports in the ongoing dispute TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A civil theft lawsuit filed by Toms River…

CIA says Paul Revere’s midnight ride was one of the first early American intelligence operations conducted

Agency narrative highlights Revolutionary-era spy network and coordinated warning system PRINCETON, NJ — The Central Intelligence Agency is highlighting Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride as part of what it describes as one…

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