Sikorsky lands $10.3B deal to build 92 heavy-lift helicopters for Marine Corps
Stratford, CT – Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has secured a massive $10.3 billion contract modification to build 92 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Pentagon announced.…
Jersey Dems Seeking to Expand State Voting Rights
TRENTON-New Jersey Democrats are launching what they are calling the “New Voter Empowerment Act” which will allow 17 year olds to vote in the state in future elections. America’s teens have become…
U.S. Congressman MacArthur Asks for Facebook to Stop Attacking Him on Page
WASHINGTON, DC-New Jerseyans, many who are transplants from New York City these days are known for their rough exteriors and brash personalities, but one U.S. Congressman is trying to change that. U.S.…
James Carville Asks Democrats to “SCREW” Republicans by Saving Obama’s Legacy
WASHINGTON-Democrat strategist James Carville wants to screw Republicans and the majority of Americans who in 2016, voted both for President Donald Trump and for the Republican majority Senate and Congress. “I’ll shout…
Ocean County to Spend $1,000,000 on Service Center Improvements
STAFFORD-After just eight years in operation, Ocean County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced they will be spending nearly $1,000,000 in upgrading their Southern Service Center here. Work is scheduled to begin…
Jackson MUA: Commissioner is Township Resident
JACKSON-The Jackson MUA said on Thursday that the authority has sufficient reason to believe one of its commissioners, Geneva Clayton does, in fact, reside in Jackson despite Clayton’s admission on a state…
Lakewood fraud amnesty offer gets 159 takers who will repay $2.2M
The Medicaid fraud amnesty program offered to Ocean County residents after 26 people were arrested last summer in a massive sweep has resulted in consent agreements with 159 residents who will repay…
Lakewood Janitor Tips Off Drug Dealer Prior to Police Raid
by Al DellaFave LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Chief of Police Gregory H. Meyer today announced the arrest of Jorge L. Lopez. Lopez is charged with Official Misconduct pursuant…
Toms River Students Learn All About Waste at Atlantic County Utilities Authority
TOMS RIVER-Mr. Vernachio’s AP Environmental Science students at High School North visited the Atlantic County Utilities Authority last week. They were provided first-hand looks at wastewater treatment, recycling, and the landfill processes.…
McGuckin Wants to Run the Table on New Jersey Public Utilities After Storms
TOMS RIVER-New Jersey has been hit hard this year by back-to-back-to-back damaging nor’easters and one New Jersey Assemblyman wants JCP&L to pay dearly for not restoring power quick enough after natural disasters.…
Pennachhio: First Responders Could Soon Need 6 Point ID Verification at DMV for Certification Cards
Republican state Senator Joe Pennachhio is looking to make it harder for New Jersey’s first responders to get their EMT & paramedic certification cards by enabling the same six point document verification system currently required…
Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018
JACKSON-The Jackson Council will vote on an ordinance permitting it to exceed the state mandated 2% tax cap. The township is proposing a budget that raises spending by 3.5% over 2017’s budget. Below…
Big N.J. gun control bills set for votes on Monday, and Phil Murphy vows to sign them
State lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a package of bills to make New Jersey’s gun laws even tougher — and Gov. Phil Murphy has vowed to sign them all if…
Ever Wonder About the History of Your Old Home? Now you Can Find Out…
TOMS RIVER-Did you ever wonder about the history of your home? Who owned it before you? What was it used for before? Well, now is your chance to find out with a…
A new legal weed plan allows for hundreds of dispensaries across N.J.
A state lawmaker has unveiled a plan to legalize marijuana that would permit hundreds of dispensaries across New Jersey and would allow people to grow a small number of plants at home.…
More Money Murphy Proposes $242 Million Increase to NJ Transit
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed $37.4 billion budget plows $242 million more into NJ Transit, but advocates said it was unclear if it would avoid a possible fare increase. Added funding for the…
Murphy’s Uber New Tax Increase Plan Includes Tax on Uber
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled an ambitious progressive agenda Tuesday when he pulled back the curtain on his $37.4 billion state budget proposal. The spending plan is a $2.7 billion jump over the…
Murphy Makes Good on Tax Increase Promises by Raising Sales Tax in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy is set Tuesday to unveil his first state budget proposal that will include more than $1.5 billion in new revenue from taxes and closing loopholes, including a small spike…
AG must fork over $1.3M to former detective who filed whistleblower suit
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office will have to abide by the terms of a $1.3 million settlement it agreed to in order to end a whistleblower suit from a former detective.…
Is Ocean County’s Prosecutor in Danger of Losing His Job this Month?
TRENTON-There’s a new boss in New Jersey and his name isn’t Chris Christie. This is why Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato could be in danger of losing his job in just a…
Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity Drug Trafficking…
Jackson School District Urges Students to Have a Productive Day at School on March 14
A planned “National School Walkout” has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th to protest gun violence, but the Jackson School District is hoping students can express themselves and their support while still…
Brick Mayor Recognized with Public Service Award for Park Services
Mayor John G. Ducey was named the recipient of the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association’s Public Service Award. Mayor Ducey received the award at the NJRPA’s Annual Conference in Atlantic City…
PARCC Testing May Soon Be a Distant, Bad Memory in New Jersey Schools
TRENTON-The NJEA today released a notice confirming the end is near for PARCC standardized testing in the Garden State. Below is what the NJEA had to say on what could be the…
Toms River Mayor Celebrates Memory Club’s 10th Anniversary
Toms River officials celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Regency Memory Club of Toms River. Mayor Thomas Kelaher delivered a certificate of congratulations for their milestone.…
Amato Raises Irish Flag to Celebrate Irish American Community in Berkeley
In Berkeley Township, the Irish Flag was raised in honor of St. Patrick. Mayor Carmen Amato read a Proclamation and presented it to Russ Steenweg, Sr., the President of the Ancient Order…
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