Central Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the 1980s, life was simple. There were no cell phones. The internet was a thing college geeks did on old text terminals, and you only …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – We see it happen every year. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the most bizarre things happen here at the Jersey Shore, but one constant thing is …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim was accused last year of taking money from the NJEA and the NEA teachers unions and return, blocked efforts to reopen schools. …

SHIP BOTTOM, NJ – American Chopper stars Paul Teutul Sr., and Paul Teutel, Jr. have announced the opening of a Paul Jr. Designs motorcycle showroom on Long Beach Island. The …

WHITING, NJ – Firefighters from the Whiting Fire Company were able to pull a victim from the rubble of a shed collapse in the Fox Hollow section of Manchester Sunday …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are you looking for something to do today? Check out the 30th-anniversary bash of Localpoorloozers at VFW Post 10118 Lacey Township starting today at Noon. It’s …

OCEANPORT, NJ – Do you love the Jersey Shore and seafood? Well, now you can celebrate both at Monmouth Park in Oceanport ) from 12 PM to 2 PM on …

MANVILLE, N.J. – Police have arrested Samuel C. Coggins, 30, of Flemington for the death of Augstine Garcia, 50, of Manville on Thursday. Prosecutor John McDonald said, “[On Thursday] at …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, a Proclamation for winning the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Superstorm Sandy scammers are heading to prison. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida; and Paul Rueda, 50, …

Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced three officers to the public …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, a woman jumped from the top floor of a parking garage at a casino in Atlantic City. Police at this time are investigating the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue Star Memorial on Route 37. …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities’ Sensory Activation Vehicle is in position and ready to serve those who might need it on …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a recent Yankees game, New York Yankees announcer Michael Kaye broke the news, Yankees pitcher Michael King has chosen the Jersey Shore over other more …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Everything is back to normal along Route 34 after a tractor-trailer knocked down a street light near West Hurley Pond Road. NJDOT responded to repair the …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child brought a holstered toy gun into school in an undisclosed Lakewood school and today, Chief Greg Meyer explained why that’s not such a great idea. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A driver struck a child who was riding his bike at an intersection in Lakewood Township near Ridge Avenue and Brook Road. The incident, captured on video, …

TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man has pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated assault charges after firing a gun at a moving vehicle last October. It turns out, police tied that …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – A 16-year-old male, whose identity was not released by police or the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has been charged with murder and gun charges after he …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been charged for driving while intoxicated in Lacey Township. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Keefe responded to Wawa, 800 …

Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari was slapped with a lawsuit by a female county worker who claims the longest serving elected official in Ocean County has sexually harassed for the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It has been a hot week for police in Jackson who have had to deal with a lot of nonsense while tempers flared over at Six …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Three Walmart stores in New Jersey shut down for several hours after bomb threats were made against the businesses. A bomb threat at the East Brunswick …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – You hear horror stories about towns shutting down children’s lemonade stands nationwide over lack of permits or health department clearance, but in West Creek, the New …