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…
One person stabbed in Lakewood, suspect in custody
LAKEWOOD, NJ – An unidentified victim was stabbed multiple times in Lakewood on Tuesday. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. Following the…
15-year-old Lakewood girl killed after being struck by vehicle
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A teenage girl was critically injured in a car accident in Lakewood on Monday evening. According to sources, the accident took place shortly before 10:00 PM on Route 70…
Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC
JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of the properties…
Once quiet Lakewood country road to become a 5-lane highway, Commissioner
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just days after promising to pay more attention to roadway and traffic issues in Lakewood and Jackson, Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly announced a major upgrade to a once…
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…
Lakewood man admits to million dollar money laundering scam
Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses to a…
GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future
JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…
Developer seeks variance for minor subdivision for construction of duplex in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – River Equities, LLC has submitted an application for Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Bulk Variance approval of Lot 8 in Block 420.01, known as 450 River Avenue, to the…
Popular Lakewood banquet hall seeks variance after operating without for years
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. It was where Mitt Romney stopped when…
New shopping center planned on New Hamphire Avenue near busy Lakewood-Toms River border
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes as a developer is planning to build…
Multiple media outlets misreport Passover carnival accident in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township on Monday. An erroneous initial report by…
Dr. Roberts, Rabbi Hirsch meet with Jackson police to make generous fundraising donation
Submitted by Yankel Wenger, Lakewood Shopper On Wednesday, March 22, Dr. Richard Roberts and his son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Hirsch, took part in a special meeting with representatives of the Jackson Police Explorers…
Brooklyn man threatened to shoot workers at Lakewood Supermarket, police report
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg…
The Arc to host step up walk at ShoreTown Ballpark
by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at ShoreTown Ballpark,…
Gopal funding bill falls short to ‘save’ Jersey Shore school funding slashes by Murphy
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat Vin Gopal…
Lakewood Strand Theater seeking new manager
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. The board of the Strand Theater, 400…
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.…
Mother, Daughter struck by vehicle while crossing Route 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A mother and daughter were struck by a car while crossing Route 9 in the area of Chestnut Street Friday night in Lakewood. Lakewood Police and EMS responded to…
Robbery suspect armed with scissors arrested in Lakewood after setting fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police arrested a 21-year-old man after a botched attempted armed robbery in Lakewood Township on Thursday. Ricardo Buitron, 21, is alleged to have approached a 20-year-old victim in the…
Lakewood school bus driver ran over child after exiting, left scene
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child who exited a Lakewood school bus Thursday evening ran in front of the bus and was run over by the driver who did not know the child…
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…
Lakewood’s Strand Theater announces board reorganization
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, held its reorganization meeting this February. Each executive officer will serve a one-year term. Amy Freeman…
Free rabies clinic in Lakewood
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township will be hosting a free rabies clinic for pet owners in April. Lakewood Township has announced that it will hold a Free Rabies Clinic…
Jack Ciattarelli joined decertified Toms River GOP club as questionable 2023 candidates endorsed
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regular Republican Club, decertified by the Ocean County GOP, has announced their off-line challengers to the Ocean County GOP’s party line. Former GOP President Geri…
Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…
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