Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that news distract…
Former Long Beach Cop Pleads Guilty of Using Police Database for Personal Use; Gets Probation, Loses Job
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Gerald W. Traynor, 53, a former Sergeant in the Long Beach Township Police Department, pled guilty today, Thursday, July 11, 2019, to one…
Brick Township MUA Hires Lawyer to Fight Asphalt Plan Expansion
BRICK-The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority has hired Toms River land use attorney Edward F Liston, Jr. to represent the utility in its fight against Stavola Asphalt’s expansion of their Brick plan…
Berkeley Township Among the Lowest Taxed Municipalities in New Jersey
Mayor reminds residents No Tax increase in 2019 Municipal Budget and that Tax Bills will be mailed early next week BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., has announced that Township tax…
Can GOP Boss Golden Beat Democrats This Time Around as Immigrant Directive Battle Heats Up
TOMS RIVER– FREEHOLD-Monmouth County GOP Boss Shawn Golden also happens to be Sheriff of the county with a not-so-great political track record when it comes to opposing Democrats in his county. Now,…
Cape May Sheriff Bob Nolan Pledges to Continue to Protect and Serve His Community After Threat by AG Over Sanctuary
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE-Sheriff Bob Nolan gained the attention of politically appointed New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal this week for his cooperative agreement with ICE over the handling of illegal aliens within…
Doug Steinhardt Encourages Every New Jersey Municipality to Formally Oppose New Jersey Sanctuary State Directive
TRENTON- Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is putting pressure on communities across New Jersey to carry his orders…do not cooperate with the federal government when it comes to illegal immigration. There’s just one…
Toms River to Build 500 Hi-rise Apartment Units Downtown
TOMS RIVER-A new plan to redevelop parts of Downtown Toms River call for up to 500 apartment units, retail space and a restaurant. The project was awarded to Capodagli Property Co. by…
Parent Claims Toms River Camp Counselors Played Basketball While Children Burned on Blacktop as Punishment
TOMS RIVER-Three Toms River youth camp counselors have been suspended after photos were published to Facebook showing a child with burn marks and blisters on his hand, reportedly as punishment by the…
Mayor Amato, Council to State: Stop Taxing Military Combat Pay
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Council agreed last week that the state government should immediately stop taxing combat pay for New Jersey residents serving in overseas combat zones. Under…
Berkeley Township Mayor, Council Oppose 18-25% Increases in Flood Insurance Premiums
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Since Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey Shore in 2012, Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and the township have been working hard to ensure the residents of the community received discounts under…
Brick MUA Opposes Stavola Asphalt Plant Expansion
BRICK-The Brick Township MUA has announced their formal opposition of an application submitted by Stavola Industries, LLC for the expansion of the company’s Brick Township asphalt plant. The MUA says the plant…
Kelaher, Petro Raise Pride Flag Over Toms River
TOMS RIVER-The Demographics of Toms River are slowly changing in a more progressive direction. Once a staunch conservative stronghold, those times are slowly changing. 15 years ago, Downtown Toms River was home…
Work to Begin on Grawtown Road Bridge in Jackson
JACKSON-WORK WILL BEGIN this summer on a new Grawton Road Bridge in Jackson Township. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to award a $1.6 million contract to Marbo, Inc.…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Golden Brings “Minus” Touch to the Shores of Ocean County
Is Shaun Golden’s touch good or bad for Toms River Republicans? TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor had a special guest this week in the form of Monmouth County…
Turning the Corner on an Ugly Past; Pride Flag Raised Over Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER-Evan Phalon, a strategic consultant for the Exit 82 Theater Company celebrated the raising of the LBGT Pride flag over Downtown Toms River. Phalon, joined by Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher…
Midstreams Elementary Students Say Thank You to Brick Councilman James Fozman During Career Week Visit
BRICK TOWNSHIP-Students from Mrs. Reilly’s 5th grade class at Midstreams Elementary School had a special guest at Monday’s session of “Career Week”, Brick Township Councilman James Fozman. Fozman spoke to students about…
Toms River Teachers Take to the Sky with 514 Air Mobility Wing
by TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS TOMS RIVER-This past weekend, a handful of brave TRRS teachers experienced the thrill of a lifetime. Operation Bright Future, an “Educator’s Flight” hosted by the 514th Air Mobility…
Toms River School TV21 Goes Off the Air Temporarily
BY TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS TOMS RIVER-TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS TV (Channel 21 on Comcast, Channel 26 on Fios) is currently off the air. The station will return during the summer with an updated,…
Jackson Police Get Serious About Enforcing New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law
by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON– In an effort to bring further awareness to New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law, the Jackson Police Department Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted a number of concerted…
Belmar to Reverse Bad Decision to Deny Veterans Free Beach Access
BELMAR-After erroneously interpreting the law on behalf of this beachfront community, Belmar Borough Attorney Jerry Dasti and the borough leadership have pledged to reverse their earlier decision to deny free access to…
Police Allow Giant Bong into Township Committee Meeting
BRICK-The Brick Township Council Meeting held on June 11, 2019 highlights included recognizing the students of the month, Dystonia Awareness and a presentation by Brick United. One of the highlights of the…
Jackson Township Attorney Resigns from Law Firm
JACKSON-With two major lawsuits pending against the township from Agudath Israel of America and by a group of residents suing the township over the Adventure Crossings complex, township attorney Jean Cipriani has…
Freeholder Ginny Haines Praises Vicari’s Leadership, Free Lunch
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – With large ceremonial scissors in hand, Ocean County officials and senior advocates got to work cutting the red ribbon marking the official opening of the newly renovated Ocean County…
Watch: President Donald J. Trump Honors D-Day Veterans, 75th Anniversary from the Beaches of Normandy
NORMANDY, FRANCE-President Donald J. Trump honored the fallen soldiers of D-Day, June 6, 1944 from the spot where many had fallen and even more were laid to rest.…
Toms River North Gets New Football Field in First Round of Referendum Funding
The High School North field renovation, one of the significant projects associated with the Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative/referendum and Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) is underway. Signs are being produced to post on…
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