New Jersey Continues Fight Over Voter Data as Thousands of Deceased and Illegals Identified Nationwide
TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration is escalating its push to identify ineligible voters nationwide, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing that states participating in its enhanced Systematic Alien Verification for…
Late-night attack lands Jackson man behind bars
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and contempt after forcing his way into his estranged wife’s home last year and assaulting her in…
Mikie Sherrill Blames Trump for New Jersey’s Skyrocketing Energy Prices Caused by Phil Murphy and Democrats
TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill has pointed the finger at President Donald Trump for New Jersey’s recent 20% energy rate hike, which took effect on June 1, just a…
Cool Off This Summer at the Jackson Spray Park
JACKSON, N.J. — With summer temperatures rising, the Jackson Township Spray Park has officially opened for the 2025 season, offering families a chance for young children to cool off under a range…
Delays hit George Washington Bridge and key New Jersey routes Thursday morning
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced multiple delays and construction slowdowns Thursday morning, with traffic building at major crossings and along key corridors including the George Washington Bridge, Garden State…
Five Ways Mikie Sherrill Can Defeat Jack Ciattarelli in a New Jersey November Landslide
New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race is a showdown, with Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) squaring off against former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R). With Jack Ciattarelli and most sane and knowledgeable voters fixated on…
Owner gave her up now Rayna waits for a second chance
JACKSON, N.J. — A deep-gray-coated pup named Rayna has been quietly waiting for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after being surrendered by her owner along with two…
Seaside Park Bayfront kiddie beach closed due to high fecal bacteria levels
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has closed the bayfront kiddie beach at Fifth Avenue in Seaside Park due to high levels of fecal bacteria. Water…
Jackson’s municipal election to require just 100 signatures under new law
JACKSON, NJ – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy will make it easier for candidates to run in municipal elections, including Jackson’s upcoming council seat election in November. Under the…
Pit bull stigma leaves gentle dog stuck in shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — Amid a crowded shelter and limited volunteer time, a dog named Saphie has quietly waited for a chance at a permanent home — and now staff are making a…
Shelter life breaks another heart as Ellie waits for help
JACKSON, N.J. — After spending much of her life in and out of shelters, a dog named Ellie is once again in urgent need of help. Staff and volunteers at the Northern…
Senior dog waits alone in NJ shelter after owner’s death
JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is renewing calls to find a home for Tommy, a 12-year-old senior dog who has received no adoption interest since returning to the…
Jackson Township seeking residents to serve on recreation committee
The Jackson Township Council is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Jackson Township Recreation Committee. This committee is made up of ordinary residents who want to help the township improve the…
Crystal Diner closes after decades in Toms River as Mediterranean restaurant opens in its place
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Crystal Diner, a longtime fixture at 2 Route 37 East known for its round-the-clock service and expansive American menu, has officially closed its doors, marking the end…
Troubled Drawbridge at the Jersey Shore Closed Again as New Jersey Announces 2028 Plan to Fix
BELMAR, N.J. — The Route 71 drawbridge connecting Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea is currently closed to all vehicle and boat traffic following a mechanical failure in the south leaf of the bridge, according…
JCP&L Suspends Summer Shut-Offs as New Jersey Electricity Rates Increase 20%
HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil Murphy’s failed clean energy agenda, but one…
Brick breaks ground on long-awaited Sports Dome at long abandoned Foodtown site
BRICK, N.J. — Construction of the long-anticipated SportsDome is underway in Brick Township, following a ceremonial groundbreaking last week at the site of the former Foodtown property. Mayor Lisa Crate, along with…
New Jersey Replaces Tesla EV Chargers From Turnpike with More Expensive Ones Amid Left’s Beef with Musk
TRENTON, NJ – Long before Elon Musk and President Donald Trump feuded, while it was still envogue to burn tesla dealerships and damage cybertrucks, New Jersey wanted to show the President’s number…
Popular Home Decor Box Store to Close Three New Jersey Locations Amid Bankruptcy Filing
PRINCETON, NJ – At Home, the Texas-based home decor and furniture retailer, has announced the closure of three of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader restructuring following a Chapter…
Sore Throat is Main Symptom of Latest COVID-19 Strain to Hit New Jersey, With Minimal Impact
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly emerging strain of COVID-19, known as Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is now the leading variant circulating in New Jersey, with health officials noting a severe sore throat as one…
Disgraced Former NJ Senator Bob Menendez Goes to Prison
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reported to the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, to begin an 11-year prison sentence for a bribery and corruption scheme. The 71-year-old, who…
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