Jackson Moves Forward on Controversial Plan to Send Westlake Mews Traffic Through Robbins Estates

Jackson Township, NJ — Not everyone is happy, but according to township officials, the people who matter during elections, the senior citizens of Westlake, are very excited. Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L.…

January 1, 2026

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Seven juveniles injured in Berkeley Township firepit explosion

Police Blotter

Berkeley Township, NJ – Seven juveniles suffered burns after a flash fire erupted in a backyard firepit late Tuesday night, prompting a multi-agency investigation, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.…

January 1, 2026

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Ocean County is the Deadliest Place to Drive in New Jersey According to State Police Fatal Crash Records

Police Blotter

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County once again led New Jersey in traffic deaths, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, as new data revealed the county recorded more fatal crashes than…

January 1, 2026

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New Jersey’s cashless tolls target minorities and poor with excessive double fees

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TRENTON, N.J. – As New Jersey’s toll systems move toward fully cashless payments, a growing debate is emerging over whether the shift conflicts with state law and disproportionately impacts low-income and minority…

January 1, 2026

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Port Authority tolls to rise January 4 with drivers without E-ZPass paying double

Breaking

NEW YORK, N.Y. – It just keeps getting worse for drivers in New Jersey, as tolls have become the new tax on hard-working commuters in 2026. The Port Authority of New York…

January 1, 2026

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Newark man charged after pulling illegal gun at Garden State Plaza

Police Blotter

PARAMUS, N.J. – A 29-year-old Newark man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly pulling out an illegal handgun inside the Garden State Plaza Mall, police said. Officers identified the suspect as Charlie…

January 1, 2026

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Jackson Township 5-6 School launches new Den System to build student connections

Jackson Township News

JACKSON, NJ – Excitement filled the halls at the Jackson Township 5-6 School as students and staff celebrated the unveiling of the school’s new Den System, a program designed to strengthen teamwork,…

December 31, 2025

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Rutgers police rescue person in mental health crisis from Newark parking garage ledge

Community News

NEWARK, NJ – A group of Rutgers University police officers is being credited with saving a person in crisis after they responded to a mental health emergency on the ledge of a…

December 31, 2025

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Jackson Township musicians hit high notes with regional honors

School and Education News

JACKSON, NJ – Four students from the Jackson Township High School Instrumental Music Department put their talent to the test Saturday at Absegami High School, auditioning for the South Jersey Band and…

December 31, 2025

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Former East athlete spreads holiday cheer by paying down cafeteria meal debt for students in need

Community News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former High School East student-athlete and current financial executive Evan Desaulniers returned to his alma mater Friday with a gift that will directly impact students in need. Desaulniers…

December 31, 2025

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Gunfire erupts inside food court at New Jersey mall; three taken into custody

Business News

WAYNE, NJ – Police say a fight inside Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday evening led to a gun being fired near the food court, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and the…

December 31, 2025

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Rising pop star Dom Innarella returns home to Toms River stage

Community News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Cheers of “We love you, Dom!” echoed through the Intermediate East auditorium Monday morning as students packed the seats to welcome back hometown sensation Dom Innarella. The former…

December 31, 2025

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New Jersey Saladworks manager groomed teen workers with booze, weed, and cigs

Police Blotter

PIPERSVILLE, PA – A former Saladworks manager from Freehold, New Jersey is facing multiple felony charges after police say he supplied teenage employees with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes over several years while…

December 31, 2025

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New Jersey Voter ID Bill Once Again Dies Slow Death as Democrats Keep it From Vote Again

Community News

TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey voter identification proposal once hailed by supporters as a step toward election security has effectively died in committee after more than three years of inaction by…

December 31, 2025

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Toms River East boys strike gold with win at Colts Neck Classic

School and Education News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River High School East boys bowling team rolled past Jackson Township to capture the Colts Neck Classic title over the weekend, closing out the championship round…

December 31, 2025

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Fire erupts in Monmouth Beach high-rise, no injuries reported after fast response

Monmouth County News

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A pre-dawn fire inside a 12-story oceanfront condominium sent multiple fire departments racing to Ocean Avenue Monday morning, where crews quickly contained the blaze before it spread beyond…

December 31, 2025

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Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

Community News

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

December 31, 2025

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Firefighters Called to Fire at Seaside’s Ocean View Boardwalk Complex

Community News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Fire crews from multiple Ocean County departments responded moments ago to a working structure fire along the Seaside Heights boardwalk near the Ocean View 2 complex. According to…

December 31, 2025

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Cease and desist filed as bulldozers threaten historic burial ground near Revolutionary War site in New Jersey

Community News

Roxbury, NJ – A formal cease and desist effort has been launched to halt construction activity at a site in Roxbury Township that preservation advocates say contains unmarked Civil War burials, Lenape…

December 31, 2025

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Former Jackson business administrator joins team at embattled Adventure Crossing project

Business News

Jackson, NJ – Terrence Wall, the former Jackson Township business administrator, has joined the advisory council of the sprawling Adventure Crossing development, a move that comes as the project faces foreclosure proceedings…

December 31, 2025

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