Trump-Pardoned Payroll Tax Cheat George Gilmore, 77, Unanimously Re-Elected Ocean County GOP Chairman
Toms River, NJ – George Gilmore, the aging 77-year-old chairman of the Ocean County Republican Organization who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after his federal criminal convictions, was unanimously re-elected…
Critics Call Hill 10-Story Twin Tower Redesign an ‘Election Scam’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Justin Lamb, a critic of Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s plan to build a massive 10-story apartment building in Downtown Times River, nothing more…
Hurricane Harbor opens this weekend as the summer season draws near
JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the largest water parks in the Northeast, is set to kick off its 2023 season with a spring preview starting on May 20.…
Pathfinders to repair walking trails damaged by tornado in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Pathfinders, a group of volunteers in Jackson, New Jersey, has been maintaining four woodland trails in the area. The group charges no fees or dues, and their trails are…
As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes
JACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each day to…
Cranford police, Downtown Cranford partner to host sensory friendly movie night
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Department and the Cranford Fire Department partnered with Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen for the second time to host a Sensory Friendly Movie event at the…
$92,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Middlesex County
SPOTSWOOD, NJ – A New Jersey lottery player has hit the jackpot, winning $92,683 on a $20 Fast Play Progressive ticket. The lucky winner’s identity remains unknown, but it was announced on…
Jersey man who tried to hire hitman to kill ex-wife, daughter sentenced to prison
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A New Jersey man convicted of trying to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife and her daughter will be heading to prison for eight years. Michael Stewart,…
Cranford Girl Scouts get face to face meeting with women in law enforcement on Career Day
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Police Department Officer Gianna Ricerca, CSI Sgt Adrian Gardner, and Special Agent Shoshana from the ATF recently shared their experience with the Cranford Girl Scout Troop at a…
In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you
LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of the New…
Princeton police to enforce overnight parking violations
PRINCETON, NJ – Starting from May 1st, the Princeton Police Department will begin enforcing overnight parking violations. Before that, starting on April 24th, an educational and warning campaign will commence. During this…
Burglar hits three homes in Cranford, police warn residents
CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford are warning residents of multiple residential burglaries overnight on Saturday. Police were first notified of a burglary on the 200 Block of Cranford Avenue, where a…
Two firefighters injured in Bridgewater forest fire
BRIDGEWATER TWP., NJ – Two firefighters were injured while battling a forest fire in Bridgewater. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with other officials, announced that an investigation is underway into…
Toms River residents say Downtown needs a lift, but not 10-story apartment towers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Most Toms River residents believe the downtown village area needs a facelift, but few believe 10-story apartment towers are the solution. A recent online poll conducted by Shore…
Governor Murphy launches transgender website using part of $40 million American Rescue Plan funding
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County lawmakers are upset after Governor Phil Murphy continues to cut funding to schoolchildren but allocated a large amount of money to build a transgender hub using…
Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred to the…
Three teams vying for nomination in Toms River GOP primary election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two slates of candidates are seeking to unseat embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill in June’s GOP primary election. The first challenger is Toms River Republican Councilman…
New Jersey Woman Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for $400,000 Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Lucy Beswick, a 31-year-old woman from Essex County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in a…
Machete wielding suspect menaced multiple people in Lakewood, arrested
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood have arrested 22-year-old Max Miliano Sanchez after he waved a machete in front of five people walking along Forest Avenue Monday night. Lakewood Police Department Capt.…
Gilmore: It’s never easy to be on the losing end, touts great turnout at GOP convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore today said while it’s never easy to be on the losing end of an election, the turnout at this week’s convention shows…
Cape May legislators blast Murphy for shortchanging K-12 students at the Jersey Shore
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as being fair an equitable, but legislators at the Jersey Shore doubt his sincerity after the governor cut tens more than hundred…