What’s Going There? Construction Project on Whitesville Road
JACKSON, NJ – If you drive down Whitesville Road, you probably noticed a large clearing of land being prepared for site utility work and improvement, …
Jackson Township News
Rova Farms to be Razed as Township Seeking Bids for Demolition
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township officials are unsure of what future fate holds for their recently acquired Rova Farms property. Restoring the historic site …
Application to Operate All-Girls High School on Wooded Residential Jackson Road to be Heard by Zoning Board
JACKSON, NJ – Chana Seigel has submitted an application to convert a wooded colonial home in a residential Jackson neighborhood into an all-girls high school. …
Two Office Buildings, House of Worship Planned Near Former Dog Kennel Property in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A picturesque country-style log cabin and barn near the intersection of Whitesville Road and East Veterans Highway and adjacent properties could …
Take a Look Inside Toms River’s New P.F. Chang’s Restaurant
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re used to the P.F. Chang’s experience in Freehold and are visiting the Toms River location for the first time, …
Jackson Police Respond to Overturned Vehicle Crash on Cross Street Near Lakewood
JACKSON, NJ – Police, and firefighters in Jackson responded to the scene of an overturned vehicle crash at the intersection of White Road and Cross …
Lakewood Man Sentenced for to 25 Years in Prison for Fatal Stabbing
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Jorge Santiago-Garcia, 33, of Lakewood, was sentenced to twenty-five years New Jersey State Prison for a 2020 stabbing murder he committed in …
Police Make Arrests in Major Jersey Shore Drug Trafficking Operation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two major players in New Jersey’s Jersey Shore drug trade have been arrested by police after an operation into illegal drug …
Pedestrian Struck on Kennedy Boulevard in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian was struck early Wednesday morning on Kennedy Boulevard in Lakewood. The victim was rushed to the hospital with reported head …
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 88 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred at around 5 pm on Wednesday on Route 88 in Lakewood. Multiple people required extrication from …
Jackson Township is the 6th Fastest Growing Town in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township was once a rural, wooded, and sleepy bedroom community that few people wanted to live in. In the 1970s and …
Jackson Mayor Drops Bid for Assembly, Says He Has a Job to Finish in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina officially announced on Monday that he would be pursuing his dream of becoming a New Jersey Assemblyman. Reina …
Manchester Police Break Up Parties at Sarco Pit, Issue Over 100 Summonses
MANCHESTER, NJ – After decades of illegal partying, offroading and several drowning and offroad deaths, the party at the SARCO pit in Manchester may finally …
Truck Crashed into Telephone Pole, Shutting Down East Veterans Highway
JACKSON, NJ – At around 4:30 pm, a white work van traveling westbound on East Veterans Highway crashed into a utility police, snapping it in …
NJ 101.5 Author Gets Ripped After Complaining About Patriotic Flags at the Beach
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For years, people have brought flags to the beach. If you ever drove through Island Beach State Park in the 80s …
Lakewood Public Library Closed Due to Bed Bugs
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library system has been closed after staff discovered bed bugs in a book drop-off at …
Obituary: New Jersey Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, 73
Obituary of Ronald S. Dancer Ronald S. Dancer, age 73, of New Egypt passed away Saturday, July 23 at the Hospital of the University of …
The Beach is Just Gone, Portions of Toms River and Brick Beaches Vanish into the Ocean
TOMS RIVER, NJ -Despite massive efforts to rebuild the beaches along the northern barrier island at the Jersey Shore, Mother Nature continues to show local …
Lakewood Style Digital Billboards Coming to Jackson?
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are Lakewood-style digital advertising billboards coming to Jackson? Our phones lit up on Tuesday after an online rumor spread claiming Jackson …
The Battle For Jackson: Republicans Meet to Choose 2022 Mayoral Candidate Tonight
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The battle over who will control the Jackson Republican Club and who the club will choose as the nominee for the …
Jackson Police Treated to Night Out by Central Jersey Hatzolah Volunteers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The members of the Jackson Police Department joined Central Jersey Hatzola for an evening out on Monday with the goal to …
Jackson Police Department Thanks Orchards at Bartley Staff for Thoughtful Lunch Delivery
By Jackson Police Department Jackson Police Department would like to thank Patrick and Jill of The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living for organizing a Grab …
Toms River, Brick, Jackson in Top 10 Most Moved Out of Towns in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new homeowner migration report by MoveBuddah shows that New Jersey is the most moved out of state, but the Ocean …
Power Failure Shuts Down Six Flags Great Adventure Until Saturday Morning
JACKSON, NJ – A power failure that forced Six Flags Great Adventure to close on Friday ended up shutting the park down for the entire …
Dad Who Killed Son Day After New Jersey Denied Mom Emergency Custody Indicted for Murder
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The State of New Jersey has failed a young boy and his mother in Ocean County, and now he is dead. …
Pedestrian Struck in Lakewood Tuesday Evening
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a passing vehicle in Lakewood Township near the area of Route …
Public Safety Announcement: Manchester Police Warn of Ongoing Granparent Scam
By Captain Vincent Manco, Manchester PD MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Recently, we have had numerous “Grandparent Scam” incidents in our jurisdiction. This scam …
Toms River and Manchester Will Soon Have their First Kosher Supermarkets
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the everchanging population base in the Toms River and surrounding five towns area, the need for Kosher supermarkets has finally …
Howell Police Reunite Two Lost Dogs with Owners
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with …
Jackson Police Department Promotions and Hirings
Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced …
Ocean County Woman Killed, Her Three Children Injured in Freehold Crash
FREEHOLD, NJ – An Ocean County woman died and her three children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Freehold. According to Monmouth …
Child Brought Holstered Toy Gun To Lakewood School
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child brought a holstered toy gun into school in an undisclosed Lakewood school and today, Chief Greg Meyer explained why that’s …
Child Bicyclist Struck by Hit and Run Driver in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A driver struck a child who was riding his bike at an intersection in Lakewood Township near Ridge Avenue and Brook Road. …
Porch Pirate Caught on Video in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A package thief has been captured on video stealing multiple packages delivered to the porch of a home in Jackson Township. …
Jackson Lemonade Stand Helping to Raise Money for Survivors in Wartorn Ukraine
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Jackson students are running a lemonade stand to help raise money to send to victims of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s …
Three Ocean County Commissioners Slapped With Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari was slapped with a lawsuit by a female county worker who claims the longest serving elected official in Ocean County …
So Cool! Jackson Kids Bring Ice Pops to Jackson Police on Hot Summer Day
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It has been a hot week for police in Jackson who have had to deal with a lot of nonsense while …
Lakewood SCHI Rabbi Convicted of Money Laundering to Get a New Trial, Judge Orders
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Osher Eisemann, the founder of Lakewood’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), just received a million-dollar decision. New Jersey Superior …
Juvenile Charged After Attacking Cops Breaking Up Fight At Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON, NJ – A fight broke out at Six Flags Great Adventure on Sunday and responding officers were assaulted by a teen combatant in the …
Lakewood Man Charged with Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On July, 3 at approximately 9 am, Officers were dispatched to the area of West County Line Road and Hope Chapel Road …
Jackson Police Department Announces Retirement of Steven Laskiewicz, Frank Mendez
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might recognize the name. Captain Steven Laskiewicz has served for years as the Jackson Township Police Department’s public information officer, …
Jackson’s New Dumpster Ordinance Sketchy, As Town Moves to Simplify Overburdening Requirement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to Jackson Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall, not everyone in town is following the rules when it comes to filing …
Lifelong Medical Volunteer Who Moved to Jackson from NYC Snubbed by Township
David Werner moved to Jackson Township three years ago and is enjoying the change of pace from his native New York City, he told the …
Two Jackson Children Hospitalized with Serious Burns in Backyard Pool Mishap
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two frum children suffered serious burn injuries in a reported accident at a home on Cleveland Court in Jackson on Thursday. …
Jackson Carjacker Indicted For Terrorizing The Orthodox Jewish Community in Day Long Crime Spree
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who committed a series of carjackings on April 8th in Jackson and Lakewood is now facing multiple charges of bias …
Four Jacksonville-Area Men Sentenced To Federal Prison Terms For Drug Offenses
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Orlando Pina (31, Atlantic Beach), Tawfiq Goggans (25, Jacksonville), Juan Carlos Muniz-Alvarez (33, Jacksonville), …
Jackson School District Hires Jay’s Bus Service for Lakewood Private School Routes
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a special meeting of the Jackson Township Board of Education on June 2nd, the district awarded a contract for busing …
Jackson Republicans Narrowly Survive in Failed Takeover Attempt of Party Leadership by Religious Voting Bloc
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A coup of the Jackson Township Republican Club led by Mayor Michael Reina, former Jackson School Board member Tzvi Herman, and …
Jackson Man Killed in Pine Lake Park Crash
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Police Department has reported that one person involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday night died from injuries sustained during …
Jackson Police to Increase Traffic Enforcement Details During June and July
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department today said they will be conducting increased traffic details in an attempt to prevent motor vehicle …