JTOWN Magazine

MANALAPAN, NJ – A game-deciding pass in overtime from Marcus Simmelkjaer to Frank Castellano gave Jackson Memorial a 20-13 victory over Manalapan. The game was an offensive struggle for both …

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township secured a 12-7 win against Jackson Liberty on Friday, keeping their season record unblemished at 2-0. Ryan Bontorno and Christian Booker led the offense for …

JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing for its golden anniversary with an extensive lineup of attractions and events for 2024. Announced by Park President Brian Bacica, the …

JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure announced that the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will cease operations this Fall. It is set to reopen in 2024 as the Safari Off-Road …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is keeping a close eye on what it is calling hateful rhetoric being published online about township officials and the growing …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming, owner of County Line Hardware, and a member of the Jackson Township Planning Board, was forced to recuse himself on a hearing …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – First Commerce Bank, a bank headquartered in Lakewood Township, has opened its first branch in Jackson Township today. The branch will replace the old Santander Bank …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After an unsuccessful bid to run for mayor of Jackson Township, hardware store owner Marty Flemming has told his colleagues he will soon be resigning from …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ten years ago, when Mitch Leigh pushed his vision of a utopian paradise nestled in the woods of Jackson Township, he boasted about theaters, public squares, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Marty Flemming, the former Council President of Jackson Township on Tuesday announced that Chaverim, a Lakewood-based civic civilian safety watch group, will soon be operating in …

JACKSON, NJ – The township council voted on Tuesday to prohibit parking on portions of the busy Brewers Bridge Road. Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn noted that she supports the change after …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Following up from the purchase of land by Jackson Township to prevent several private schools from being developed, Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday announced the township …

JACKSON, NJ – Farley’s Homemade Ice Cream on Brewers Bridge Road has been sold. Owner John Burnetsky confirmed the sale today on the company’s Facebook page. “This is straight from …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance signed into law by Mayor Michael Reina in Jackson Township will preserve the highly esteemed title of police chaplain but will limit the honor …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, it’s not exactly known as a breeding ground for the rich and famous, but that’s not to say people in …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault and Eluding Law Enforcement charges in …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When the previous owner of Jackson Crossing was trying to flip his successful property during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was seeking suitors who would cater to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a possible hate crime at an Orthodox Jewish-operated cancer center in Jackson Township. Chai Lifeline Center was tagged with anti-semitic messaging …

JACKSON, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, who lost to Governor Phil Murphy in the 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial election is going to visit Jackson next Wednesday. “Our club is proud to …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in Lakewood Township on Wednesday. The …

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 …

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 …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District is over $12 million short on its 2023-24 budget and is blaming Governor Phil Murphy and his new S2 funding formula for a …

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 …