Jackson Township Clock Damaged During Snow Removal Will Be Replaced, Officials Say
Jackson Township, NJ — The decorative rotary clock located in front of Jackson Township Town Hall was accidentally damaged during snow removal operations earlier this year and will need to be replaced,…
Shelter seeks rescue to pull big-hearted Mastiff to foster care
Rescue urgently needed for Denali, a 2-year-old Mastiff awaiting safe foster placement OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A plea for help has been issued by Friends of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility…
N.J. Democrat proposes free state healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D–Essex, Union) has introduced legislation that would make New Jersey one of the first states in the country to offer full, state-funded healthcare coverage to…
New Jersey’s Annual Punk Rock Flea Market comes to Jackson with ‘Wreck the Halls’ holiday shopping fest
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (NJPRFM) is bringing its loud, weird, and wildly creative holiday spirit back to Ocean County this month with its annual “Wreck…
Jackson Township hosts sensory-friendly screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash for residents with disabilities
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township officials announced an upcoming sensory-friendly movie event aimed at providing an inclusive entertainment experience for residents with disabilities and their families. The Jackson Township Commission for…
As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…
Bad News for New Jersey: Clinton Appointed Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Offshore Wind Moratorium
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – There’s some bad news for the Jersey Shore today as a progressive judge in Massachusetts just delivered a blow to President Trump’s offshore wind moratorium that had put…
Van Drew blasts New Jersey gas tax hike as ‘a punch in the gut’ to families
TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized New Jersey’s incoming gas tax hike, calling it an unnecessary financial blow to working families already struggling with rising costs. Beginning January 1,…
Mikie Sherrill Affordability Plan Includes a Million Dollar Transition, Doubling Previous Governors
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team faced harsh backlash Monday over a proposed 62 percent increase in its transition team budget, a move critics say contradicts her campaign’s promise to…
New Jersey Lawmakers Move Closer to Making SNAP Benefits a Right
TRENTON, N.J. – A controversial resolution which sounds good on the outside, but worries some lawmakers of its intent has overwhelmingly passed in the New Jersey assembly on Monday. Lawmakers fear the…
Turnpike, Parkway, 287 delays cause traffic headaches during Tuesday morning commute
NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters faced a rough Tuesday morning across New Jersey as multiple crashes, delays, and road hazards clogged major highways during rush hour. Just before 8:45 a.m., a crash on…
Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Takes Action for Animal Farm That Was Promised Help, But Never Got It
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has begun taking immediate action to address a concern raised publicly by Perfect Insanity Farm regarding the long-term care and financial burden…
Jackson Township Congratulates Residents Selected for Radio City Music Hall Trip
Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Township Council are pleased to announce that a few lucky residents were randomly selected during this weekend’s Annual Toyland Celebration at the Jackson Senior…
At nearly 200 pounds, Ocean County service dog Jager is a gentle giant bringing comfort to victims
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towering at nearly 200 pounds, Jager, a therapy dog serving Ocean County law enforcement, is earning admiration for his calm nature and vital role in helping victims of…
New Jersey lawmaker demands Mikie Sherrill publicly reject rumored sales tax hike before taking office
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to publicly deny reports that her transition team and Democratic leaders in Trenton are considering raising New Jersey’s sales tax…
Jackson Council Reminds Residents of Hours to Connect Directly with Elected Officials
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council would like to remind the public of its hours for the ongoing “Meet the Council” sessions and “Council Hours,” which provide residents with additional opportunities to engage directly…
Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring
JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…
Toms River invites families to lace up for DJ Skate nights and birthday parties at Winding River Ice Rink
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Winding River Skating Center is kicking off the winter season with its popular DJ Skate nights, giving local families and kids a chance to glide under the…
Atlantic County prosecutor disputes Phil Murphy clemency granted to convicted armed robber
MAYS LANDING, NJ – Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds publicly voiced concern Sunday over the recent clemency granted to Derrick Johnson, a convicted armed robber who was released earlier this month…
Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims
TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…
Jackson Township to host public town hall on affordable housing plan Tuesday night
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Township officials are inviting residents to an evening town hall discussion on affordable housing, giving the community a chance to learn more about the township’s obligations and the…
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