Jackson Township Clock Damaged During Snow Removal Will Be Replaced, Officials Say
Jackson Township, NJ — The decorative rotary clock located in front of Jackson Township Town Hall was accidentally damaged during snow removal operations earlier this year and will need to be replaced,…
Former Silverton EMS Commissioner Loses Court Battle Over Stolen Work Time as Howell Business Administrator
HOWELL, NJ – A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Howell Township in a long-running employment dispute with former Township Manager Brian Geoghegan, dismissing his wrongful termination lawsuit and upholding…
More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…
Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…
Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight
Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…
Helicopter crews to conduct powerline work across Jackson Township through winter
Jackson, NJ – Residents can expect to see helicopters hovering over parts of Jackson Township this month as federally approved powerline maintenance begins across several major roadways. FAA Safety Inspectors from the…
New Scam Involving Sherrif’s Department Uncovered in Ocean County
Jackson, NJ – Police are warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers impersonate officers from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and demand thousands of dollars in cash. A Jackson…
Jackson Police Report Large Law Enforcement Search Along Toms River Road
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has announced that multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting an organized search Friday in the area of Toms River Road, prompting a heavy police presence…
New Jersey under statewide drought warning as dry spell strains water supply
Trenton, NJ – Despite a week of steady rain, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning as months of below-average precipitation continue to drain the state’s drinking water reserves. The Department…
Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…
Rabbi Moshe Raitzik, Lakewood’s Newest Fire Commissioner Resigns from School Board
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Moshe Raitzik has won a seat on the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, unseating incumbent Larry Loigman in a closely watched local election. Raitzik won a contentious three-way…
Lakewood Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to 100 MPH Crash that Injured Police Officer
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man accused of leading police on a 100 mph chase through Lakewood before crashing into a patrol car and injuring an officer is facing up to five years…
Teen struck by Lakewood school bus on Sunday remains critical
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenage girl from Jackson remains in critical condition after she was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning. The collision happened at…
Silverton First Aid wants financial records kept from public during $750,000 alleged theft lawsuit
Toms River, NJ – Silverton First Aid has asked the court to shield their company’s finances from public view as a lawsuit filed by Toms River Township against the agency alleging theft…
Lakewood man sentenced to six years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in state prison for causing a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…
Half of New Jersey thinks eggnog is as weak as light beer, new poll finds
Trenton, N.J. – A new survey has found that nearly half of New Jersey adults seriously underestimate the strength of their favorite holiday drinks, with many believing eggnog is no stronger than…
Ocean County philanthropist, once charged for fleeing police and a DUI, named to Mikie Sherrill task force
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jeremy Grunin, a Toms River businessman and president of the Grunin Foundation, has been named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, less than a decade after…
A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl
TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…
Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…
Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
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