What’s On Fire? Southern Ocean County Heavy Smoke Prompts Police Advisory

Authorities say a controlled burn by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is causing widespread smoke but poses no threat to the public. Stafford Township, NJ – Smoke drifting across parts of…

West Amwell Brush Fire Contained on Wertsville Road After Quick Response

Firefighters deployed hundreds of feet of hose to contain a brush fire shortly after responding to a false alarm activation. West Amwell Township, NJ – Firefighters from the West Amwell Fire Company…

USGS continues to monitor New Jersey's increased earthquake spike since 2024 4.8 tremor

Sleepy Hollow Earthquake Rattles Hudson Valley as Minor Tremors Continue Across NJ Region

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near Sleepy Hollow this week, the latest in a string of small quakes recorded across northern New Jersey and the New York metro area. Sleepy Hollow, NY…

Morris County K9 Teams Earn Regional Certifications, Top Dog Award at USPCA Trials

Eight Morris County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams successfully earned regional certifications in narcotics, explosives, and electronics detection. Morristown, NJ – The Morris County Sheriff’s Office announced that eight K9 teams have successfully…

Beachwood Adds Two New Four-Way Stop Intersections on Barnegat Boulevard and Ocean Avenue

Beachwood police say two intersections have been converted to full four-way stops as part of a new traffic pattern beginning this week. Beachwood, NJ – Drivers traveling through Beachwood will notice new…

Grafton Avenue Shooter Wanted by Newark Police

Authorities say surveillance cameras captured a suspect firing shots that struck a victim’s vehicle in Newark late Wednesday morning. Newark, NJ – Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a…

Jackson Resident Files Lawsuit Challenging Board Approval of Commercial Project

A Jackson Township resident says the zoning board unlawfully approved a contractor yard and truck maintenance facility on a wetlands-covered property along West Commodore Boulevard. Jackson Township, NJ – A Jackson Township…

From farm markets to classic bakeries, New Jersey offers some of the best homemade pies in the Northeast.

Lakewood, NJ – With National Pi Day celebrated every March 14, many New Jersey residents look for the perfect slice of pie to mark the occasion. Across the Garden State, bakeries, orchards,…

Lakewood woman charged after alleged bias harassment of neighbor

Lakewood woman charged with bias intimidation after neighbor dispute LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood woman has been charged with bias intimidation following an investigation into allegations that she directed derogatory remarks toward…

Atlantic City man charged in Brant Beach home break in

DNA evidence leads to burglary charges against Atlantic City man LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — A burglary investigation in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township has resulted in charges against…

SUV driver blows past school bus in Manchester

Driver sought after SUV passes stopped school bus in Manchester MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A driver is being sought after allegedly passing a stopped school bus while a student was exiting, prompting…

Trenton Health Policy: NJ Attorney General Opposes Federal ACA Marketplace Rule

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate coalition urging the federal government to withdraw a proposed rule they say would raise health insurance costs and reduce coverage. Trenton, NJ…

Bullets discovered in student’s belongings at South Plainfield elementary school

Police investigate unusual discovery at elementary school SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A mid-day incident at a South Plainfield elementary school prompted a police response after a student was reportedly showing classmates several…

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New Jersey joins lawsuit to block Trump tariffs

New Jersey attorney general joins lawsuit to block Trump tariffs TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of state attorneys general seeking a court order to…

$1.05 Million Carlson Court Sale Tops This Week’s Jackson Real Estate Closings

A five-bedroom home on Carlson Court led the latest round of Jackson Township property sales, closing for $1.05 million. Jackson, NJ — Several homes sold across Jackson Township this week, with prices…

Newark Shelter Rescue: Dog ‘Smokey’ Recovering After Eye Removal Surgery

A dog surrendered to Associated Humane Societies in Newark is recovering after emergency surgery to remove a severely damaged eye. Newark, NJ — A dog surrendered to a Newark animal shelter with…

Drones will soon be delivering Grubhub orders in New Jersey

A three-month pilot program will allow customers near Wonder’s Green Brook location to receive food orders by drone starting March 18. Green Brook, NJ – Grubhub announced a new pilot program that…

Krispy Kreme in Lakewood loses kosher certification, rabbinical agency issues food alert

A kosher supervision group announced that six Krispy Kreme locations in New York and New Jersey, including one in Lakewood, are no longer certified kosher. Lakewood, NJ – A kosher supervision agency…

Two girls injured after minibike runs stop sign, crashes into late model minivan in Manchester

Police say a 13-year-old was hospitalized after a minibike carrying two juveniles collided with a minivan at a Pine Lake Park intersection Wednesday evening. Manchester, NJ – Two juvenile girls were injured…

NJ prison range boss accused of selling state ammo for $400K

Ex-NJ corrections lieutenant accused of stealing ammo and pocketing $400K TRENTON, NJ — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant who oversaw state gun ranges has been indicted on 24 criminal…

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