Toms River Among Several New Jersey Target Stores That Will be Open at Midnight to Sell Taylor Swift’s New Album
Taylor Swift fans in NJ get midnight access to new album at 11 Target stores TOMS RIVER, NJ – Taylor Swift’s latest release is set to hit shelves with a midnight launch…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town as Gilmore Defeats Mastronardy in OC GOP Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Ocean County Chairman George Gilmore is back. On Thursday night, Gilmore defeated Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. Gilmore said under his leadership, he will bring the fractured…
Take a Look Inside Jackson’s New State of the Art Prototype 7-Eleven
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over the past few years, Jackson Township has lost its two 7-Eleven stores, but this week, it gained a new state-of-the-art prototype store just outside of Six Flags…
Looking for a job? Lakewood’s Strand Theater is Hiring
By Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Stand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is holding a job fair July 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Available positions are…
Embattled and Split, Jackson GOP Endorses Mastronardy Urges Voting at Lakewood Polling Daycare Center
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Jackson GOP, which has been fighting an internal civil war since before the June primary election has endorsed Sheriff Michael Mastronardy to be the next Ocean County GOP…
Tired of Lakewood Smelling Bad on Garbage Day? Mayor Says You Can Do Something About it
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Residents in Lakewood asked Mayor Ray Coles about the stench of liquid garbage that drips from some of the town’s garbage trucks, especially on hot summer days when people…
Can’t Get A MVC Appointment in New Jersey, Mobile Service Coming to Lakewood Next Week
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having trouble with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in disarray since Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide lockdown in 2020 that continues to affect services for drivers across…
Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Baseball Stadium During Fourth of July Fireworks Show
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire broke out in the outfield landscaping at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws minor league baseball team’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at ShoreTown Stadium in Lakewood. The…
After Crash, Lakewood Man Carjacked Other Vehicle
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man involved in a crash on Pine Street on June 25th exited his vehicle and carjacked the other vehicle involved in the crash. At around 6 pm,…
Missing Lakewood Man Found in Woods During Extensive Search
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Saturday night, a Lakewood man who went missing earlier in the day in the community was found. In response, a multi-volunteer agency search conducted by Hatzolah, Chaveirim, Shomrim,…
Jackson Police Department Announces Retirement of Steven Laskiewicz, Frank Mendez
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might recognize the name. Captain Steven Laskiewicz has served for years as the Jackson Township Police Department’s public information officer, informing residents daily about what’s happening in…
Jackson Police Announce Graduation of Newest Motorcycle Patrol Officers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police have announced the addition of three officers to the department’s motorcycle unit. According to the department, four officers have recently graduated from the Philadelphia Highway…
Storm Battered Ortley Beach Expected to Be Fully Open for Fourth of July Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s good news for visitors to Toms River’s Ortley Beach. The storm eroded beach will be open for Fourth of July weekend, according to Art Gallagher, former campaign…
Lakewood Boy Who Nearly Died in Freak Playground Accident Heading Home Today
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just in time for the sabbath, a Lakewood boy who nearly died in a freak playground accident last Monday is returning home to his family today. The six-year-old boy…
Toms River Car Fire Linked to Faulty Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car fire in Toms River has been traced back to an overheated faulty lithium-ion battery charger. According to Chief Inspector John Novak, the fire was responded to…
Howell Girl Scouts Donate Cookie Sale Money to Police K-9 Unit Who then Pay it Forward
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Like a scene out of the movie Pay it Forward, the Howell Township Police Department took a donation from Girl Scout Troop 60771 and paid it forward. The…
Jackson’s New Dumpster Ordinance Sketchy, As Town Moves to Simplify Overburdening Requirement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to Jackson Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall, not everyone in town is following the rules when it comes to filing proper permits to perform construction services at…
Lifelong Medical Volunteer Who Moved to Jackson from NYC Snubbed by Township
David Werner moved to Jackson Township three years ago and is enjoying the change of pace from his native New York City, he told the Jackson Township Council on Tuesday, but confused…
Agudath Israel of America Applauds The End of ‘Antisemitic’ Ben and Jerry’s Boycott in Israel
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ben & Jerry’s makers of the famous progressive liberal ice cream brand have announced they are ceasing their product boycott in Israel by selling the company’s interests in Israel…
Agudath Israel of America Applauds New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s $50.6 Billion Budget
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Avi Schnall, the New Jersey Director of Agudath Israel of America today applauded Governor Phil Murphy’s massive $50.6 billion budget as it provides some key funding for private schools…
Van Flips in Crash at Busy Lakewood Intersection
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police and local Shomrim volunteers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Madison Avenue and County Line Road in Lakewood early Friday morning. The crash…
Toms River Councilman Rescues Boater After Vessel Capsizes in Barnegat Bay
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – It was a rough and windy day Wednesday on the Barnegat Bay. With a strong south wind, the Barnegat Bay was churning, enough to overturn a male kayaker…
Jersey Shore Mayor Demands All of New Jersey Pay for Replenishing His Town’s Beaches, Balks at Free Beach Access
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill wants the residents of New Jersey to pay for beach replenishment costs incurred by a springtime nor’easter that washed out portions of Ortley…
Turnbach Too Progressive, Radical Even for Ocean County Dems, Loses Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River criminal defense attorney Terrance Turbach was soundly rejected by members of his own Democrat party in Wednesday night’s Ocean County Democrat Chairman’s election. Democrat voters agreed…
Jackson School District Hires Jay’s Bus Service for Lakewood Private School Routes
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a special meeting of the Jackson Township Board of Education on June 2nd, the district awarded a contract for busing students to private schools in Lakewood Township…
What’s With All The Black Bear Sightings? There Might be a Logical Explanation, or Two
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Across central and south Jersey, black bear sightings have increased in the past week. Sightings have been reported by police in Toms River, Lakewood, Howell, Monroe, Little Egg…
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