Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…
Three dogs stuck in limbo at Ocean County shelter
JACKSON, NJ — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is seeking urgent help from approved 501(c)(3) rescue organizations for three dogs currently on its “rescue only” list. The facility reported that Raven,…
Axe-wielding arsonist from Toms River sentenced to state prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors announced Friday.…
New playground opens in Jackson’s Patriots Park after county upgrade push
JACKSON, N.J. — A brand-new playground is now open at Patriots Park on Bowman Road, part of a county-led upgrade that comes after renewed coordination between Jackson Township officials and the county…
Trump Takes Action to Tackle Homeless and Mental Health Crisis in America
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that will bolster…
Air quality alert and heat advisory in effect for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania
TRENTON, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert and a heat advisory are in effect across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania Friday as high temperatures and elevated pollution levels…
Driver flees Jackson traffic stop at high speed with child in backseat
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for assistance in identifying a man who fled from a traffic stop on Bennetts Mills Road while driving with a young child in his car.…
Jackson Township bans parking on section of Pitney Lane under updated traffic ordinance
JACKSON — The Township Council has passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit parking, stopping, or standing on a section of Pitney Lane, citing traffic safety and flow concerns in…
Murphy administration’s proposed coastal rules could end the Jersey Shore as we know it
TOMS RIVER — Proposed state regulations from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration are drawing sharp criticism across the Jersey Shore, where local officials and residents say the measures could drive up costs, suppress…
New Jersey faces power supply crunch after 2,700 MW in plant closures over eight years
TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The shutdowns, which…
Heat advisory issued as temperatures surge across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey as temperatures and humidity levels rise, with forecasters warning of heat index values reaching as high as 104…
County Commissioner Outlines Future Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Projects in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Council hosted county officials at Tuesday night’s council meeting to update residents about a series of ongoign projects to improve roadway, traffic, and pedestrian safety across…
NJ man indicted for strangling wife in South Toms River
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 38-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in connection with the death of his wife earlier this year, prosecutors…
Watch: Tornado makes landfall at the Jersey Shore striking Island Beach State Park
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying it as…
Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved two ordinances allocating more than $5.8 million for major government facility projects in Toms River. Under Ordinance #2025-27, the county…
Sherrill votes against property tax deduction bill in Congress to maintain high taxes in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mikie Sherrill is running for Governor of New Jersey for the Democrats and says she wants to lower taxes and make the Garden State more affordable, but her latest…
Illegal Immigrant New Yorker pleads guiltyfatal Garden State Parkway crash after 15 years on the run
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New York man who fled justice for more than a decade has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide in connection with a 2009 crash that killed…
Two teens hospitalized after dirt bike crash in Manchester’s Greenwood Forest
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. to the…
Multiple families displaced in fire at Lakewood Route 70 apartment building
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a multi-unit residential building Tuesday morning, displacing more than a dozen residents in Lakewood, authorities said. The Lakewood Fire Department responded around 8:05 a.m.…
Cat sanctuary in Jackson seeks volunteers to help feed furry residents
JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats. Calling All…
DOJ Fires Female Employee Who Is Co-Owner of App That Alerts Illegal Aliens of ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app that alerts…
