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Toms River police arrested a self-described sovereign citizen after a pursuit that reached 90 mph ended with a tactical felony stop at Castle Park.

Drunk Driving Sovereign Citizen Arrested After Police Chase That Reached 90 MPH on Garden State Parkway in Toms River

Police say a suspected intoxicated driver fled a traffic stop, reached 90 mph on the Garden State Parkway, and later refused to exit his vehicle before officers arrested him during a tactical stop in Toms River.…

Tire-slashing spree hits Barnegat neighborhood overnight and cops want doorbell video

Multiple vehicles targeted in Pebble Beach area during 11-hour window BARNEGAT, NJ – Residents in Barnegat’s Pebble Beach area woke up to multiple reports of deliberately slashed vehicle tires following an overnight vandalism spree, prompting police to search for surveillance…

Toms River GOP Chairman Peter Van Dyke calls for 8647 of President Trump, Declares himself a lifelong "Never Trumper" Photo by Toms River Gop / Transformative use

Toms River Republican Leader Posts 8647; Declares Self as Never Trumper

“Been a Never Trumper since the 80s. 8647” – Peter Van Dyke, Toms River Republican Party Municipal Chairman Toms River, NJ – Earlier this year, Peter Van Dyke, a Toms River lawyer…

Jackson Post Office - Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson

Jackson Post Office is Overwhelmed and Understaffed, Congressman Calls for Change

Jackson, NJ – Anyone who has ever been to the Jackson Township U.S. Post Office on Bennetts Mills Road knows the place is a nightmare, especially after the federal agency closed the…

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill promised to freeze rate hikes. That's not happening. Republican lawmakers representing Ocean County are urging state regulators to reject JCP&L's proposed electric rate increase, while the utility says the additional revenue is needed to improve reliability and recover storm-related costs. Photo by Mikie Sherrill for Governor 2025

Senator Urges BPU to Reject JCP&L’s 8.8% Rate Hike as Costs Soar for New Jersey Residents

A battle is shaping up over JCP&L's proposed 8.8% electric rate increase as Ocean County lawmakers call on state regulators to reject the request, while the utility argues the additional revenue is essential to strengthen New Jersey's electric grid and improve reliability.…

Bergen Toll Plaza: Morning commuters faced delays on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike as crashes and a disabled vehicle slowed traffic across parts of North and Central New Jersey.

New Jersey Wednesday Morning Traffic: Garden State Parkway, Turnpike Crashes Slow Commute

Crashes on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County and the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison, along with a disabled vehicle in Sayreville, created delays for New Jersey commuters during Tuesday morning's rush hour.…

Jackson honors its local heroes on Veterans Day

Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor Ken Bressi,…

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Is 2024 The Last Ride at the Rodeo for New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith?

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Chris Smith has served in Congress since 1981 and has a political career that has now spanned six decades. He’s been in office longer than most of his constituents. He’s…

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Today Could Be Your Last Chance Ever to Ride Kingda Ka as Record Breaking Coaster Shutting Down

JACKSON, NJ – If you’re a fan of Kingda Ka, you might want to head to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township today as numerous sources within the park are now…

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Serious Crash Closes Route 35 in Wall Township, Causing Major Traffic Disruptions

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Route 35 has shut down a significant portion of the highway between Allaire Road and Wall Church Road, according to local authorities.…

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Brick Man Charged with Arson After Setting 350-Acre Wildfire With Illegal Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Shell

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with arson and firearms violations in connection with a wildfire that burned approximately 350 acres in Jackson Township, Ocean…

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Kingda Ka, World’s Fastest and Tallest Rollercoaster is Shutting Down Tomorrow

Hold onto your hats, thrill-seekers, because Kingda Ka, the towering titan of roller coasters, is rumored to be shutting down for good at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tomorrow will be the last…

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Photos: Jackson’s Shotgun Wildfire 90% Contained

JACKSON TWP., N.J. — Firefighters achieved 90% containment of the Shotgun Wildfire, a 350-acre blaze in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, by Friday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…

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Krispy Kreme Opening New Location in Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — After nearly two decades, Krispy Kreme is set to make a comeback in Ocean County with a new store opening next week on Route 70 in Lakewood. The 4,000-square-foot…

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Lakewood completes infrastructure upgrades with minimal traffic disruption

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the township. The…

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Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The blaze, which…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Huge Voter Turnout Reported in Ocean County on Election Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George…

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Letter: Husband and Wife Couple Running for Office in Jackson is Just “Weird”

I’m all for the right to run for office, but when it comes to a husband and wife running for office together in a small town like Jackson Township, that’s just weird.…

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Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent data…

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