Jackson Knights of Columbus to Host First Annual Military Appreciation Day
JACKSON, NJ—The local Knights of Columbus are gearing up to host their 1st Annual Military Appreciation Day, set for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at their …
Jackson Township News
Jackson Spraypark Reopens After Repairs
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is pleased to announced that the spray park at the Jackson Justice Complex has been reopened. The township invites families …
Jackson 9U All-Stars Clinch Championship with Perfection
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson 9U all-star team captured the championship title with a flawless 6-0 victory over Berkeley, sealing a perfect season. Throughout their …
Jackson Township Man Faces Murder Charges in Roommate’s Death
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County authorities have charged 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township with murder following the death of his 74-year-old roommate, Robert …
Jackson All-Stars 8u Triumph Over Berkeley 8U All Stars to Win Tournament Championship
The Jackson All-Stars 8u secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Berkeley 8U All Stars on Tuesday, largely thanks to a five-run burst in the third …
New Jersey School Districts Selling Off Schools, Even Trees to Make Ends Meet Under Murphy Cuts
JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts his new S2 school funding formula as a major success that fully funds education in New …
Jackson Township Spray Park Closed for Repairs
Jackson Township, NJ – Please be advised that the Jackson Township Spray Park will be closed for repairs starting today, Friday, July 5, 2024. Repairs …
Gunman Who Shot Man in Face in Jackson Arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has announced charges against Michael Vulpis, 26, from Freehold Borough. He faces multiple charges including Attempted Murder following …
Jackson To Celebrate Military Appreciation Day
JACKSON, NJ—A Military Appreciation Day event will take place at 401 Bartley Road on Saturday, August 3, at 12 p.m. The event is organized by …
Pickleball is Coming To Jackson: Township Receives $70,000 Senior Recreation Grant
Jackson Township has applied for and received a $70,000 Local Recreational Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $70,000. According …
Live Music at Johnson Park Kicks Off Fourth Of July Holiday
Jackson, NJ — The Fourth of July celebration starts early in Jackson with a Wednesday night live concert at Johnson Park. On Wednesday, the Shore …
Jackson Little League to Face Off Against Toms River East in Little League Championship
Jackson, NJ — Jackson Little League will compete against Toms River East Little League in the District 18 championship game. This follows Jackson’s 5-3 victory …
Jackson Police Department Announces Promotions and New Hires
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township welcomed new police officers and promoted veteran officers during a ceremony at the town hall on Tuesday. Director of Public …
Crash Shuts Down East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Police shut down traffic on East Veterans Highway from South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road at about 7:30 pm on Saturday. …
Jackson Shelter Dog Lola Waits One Year For Loving Home
Jackson, NJ — Beautiful Lola, a silvery gray lab-pit mix, has been waiting for over a year at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility for …
Jackson Little League All-Stars Defeat Toms River to Win District Title
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The JLL 50/70 All Star Team clinched an 8-5 victory against Toms River East this Tuesday. The game started strong for …
New Jersey Governor Murphy’s School Funding Formula Blamed for Drastic Cuts, School Closure
JACKSON, NJ – The S2 funding formula, a secretive formula known only to insiders within the administration of Governor Phil Murphy has devastated the educational …
Phil Murphy Forcing Jackson School District to Sell School After Massive Slash in State Funding
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved part of town after …
Jackson Township to Host Latin Night Summer Concert in the Park
JACKSON, NJ—This summer, Jackson residents can grab their lawn chairs and a cooler and bring them to Johnson Park to enjoy the 2024 Summer Concerts …
Jackson Township Announces New Playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground …
Jackson Thunder Advances to League Semi-Final After Win Against Toms River
Jackson Thunder 8U Travel Team ended the spring 2024 official season in 3rd place with a record of 8-2. The first round of USABL playoffs …
New Express Kosher Pizzeria Opens in Former Destino’s Spot in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ—Say Cheese! A Kosher-based pizzeria out of New York has opened a shop in the former County Line Road pizzeria that used to be …
Jackson Maintenance Worker Who Stole from Residents at Jackson Twenty-One Sentenced
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed the sentencing of Troy Jones, a 59-year-old resident of Jackson Township, to a …
Fire at Jackson Twenty-One Damages Two Units, Police Officers Injured
JACKSON, NJ – A fire early Saturday morning at The Ponds at Jackson 21 apartment complex resulted in injuries to three police officers and one …
Jackson’s Summer Concert in the Park Series Kicks Off June 5th with Reggae Night
The much-anticipated Jackson Summer Concert Series kicks off at Johnson Park on Wednesday, June 5th, at 6:30 p.m. The first concert will be Reggae Night, …
Jackson Officials Announce Traffic Study to Solve Traffic Issues in Robin Estates
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, in partnership with the township council, the Jackson Township Police Department, and traffic safety and civil engineers from T&M Associates, …
Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for …
Jackson Township EMS and RWJ-Barnabas Paramedics Reunite with Cardiac Arrest Survivor
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township EMS (JTEMS) and RWJ-Barnabas paramedics recently reunited with Robert, a patient they successfully resuscitated from cardiac arrest in early …
Jackson Township Memorial Day Weekend Ends with Parade and Ceremony at Johnson Park
The Jackson Township PBA 168 and VFW Post #4703 are once again hosting their annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at John F. Johnson, Jr. …
Volunteers Pitch In To Clean Up Jackson Township Roads
Jackson, NJ—A grant from Jackson’s Clean Communities program helped a local organization clear hundreds of trash bags of litter from the city’s roadways this weekend. …
Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at …
Devaney Shatters All-Time Scoring Record at Jackson Memorial
JACKSON, NJ—In a remarkable display of skill, Sophia Devaney set a new all-time scoring record for career goals at Jackson Memorial today. The previous record …
Community Comes Together to Renovate Jackson Memorial Field House, Locker Room, and Concession Stand
JACKSON, NJ — A collaborative effort between multiple public and private entities has begun to improve the concession stand, field house, and locker room at …
Jackson Officials Invite Public to Master Plan Hearing
JACKSON, NJ – There will be a hearing on the Jackson Township Master Plan next week and the public is invited to attend. You might …
Jackson Seeking Volunteers for Multicultural Committee
Jackson Township is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Jackson Township Multicultural Committee, which is dedicated to fostering unity, celebrating diversity and insuring an …
Stop and Shop Announces Closure of Jackson Supermarket
Jackson Stop & Shop to Close Due to Poor Performance JACKSON, NJ – Stop & Shop announced the upcoming closure of its Jackson supermarket, located …
Jackson Officials Call for Repeal of New Jersey’s New Gas Tax and Toll Increases
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council are calling for the repeal of the most recent increases in tolls on …
Jackson Township Named in Top 10 of New Jersey’s Safest Cities Report
JACKSON, NJ – A new study based on FBI criminal statistics ranks Jackson Township as one of the safest cities in New Jersey. With over …
Jackson Township Signs Deal to Preserve Open Space on Leesville Road
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials have announced that they have closed on a much-anticipated land swap agreement with a private developer after residents and …
Suspect Facing Multiple Charges in Jackson Township, NJ Crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Assault by …
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high …
Calling All Principals: Ocean County Vo-Tech is Hiring a Principal at Jackson School
JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School …
This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township …
Jackson Township to Require Local Labor in Public Contracts
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted on a new ordinance that will require public contracts involving union labor agreements to provide opportunities …
Demolition at Jackson Deli Halted Over Asbestos Contamination
JACKSON, NJ—The demolition of Glory’s Market is on hold while the business owners deal with a major asbestos remediation project. Health officials today confirmed that …
Jackson Township Open Space Program Surpasses 3,000 Acre Milestone
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Council have announced they are planning to purchase a 114.3-acre tract of land …
Jackson Township Maintenance Worker Convicted for Robbing Homes at Apartment Complex
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Troy Jones, a 58-year-old resident of Jackson Township, was convicted of burglary and theft related to a 2021 incident. The conviction …
Jackson Police Department Remembers Fallen Officer Robert J. Ventura
JACKSON, NJ — On March 18th, the Jackson Police Department honored the memory of Police Officer Robert J. Ventura, who tragically passed away on this …
Temperatures to Pass 70 Again Across New Jersey Today Before the Rain Comes
Today, New Jersey will enjoy sunny skies with temperatures reaching near 70 degrees. A gentle northwest wind at around 5 mph will shift southward in …
Jackson School Board President Delivers ‘State of the Schools’ Speech as Trenton Continues Aid Cuts
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council has approved a resolution supporting the Jackson School District’s ongoing financial battle against the state of New Jersey. Town …