Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…
Police searching for missing man in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A township-wide search is underway for 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who was reported missing after he was last seen late Friday night near High Bridge Road. Police said Wortman disappeared…
Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…
Fiery car blaze torches three vehicles in Manchester shopping lot
Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a 79-year-old woman…
Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike
TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…
Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality
TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy costs on…
One of Jackson’s best holiday light show returns to dazzle residents once again this month
JACKSON, NJ – One of Jackson’s most celebrated holiday traditions is making its return this season as The Cook’s Christmas Lights prepares to flip the switch on another year of dazzling displays.…
Big East Region youth football championships kick off in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Youth football teams from across the East Coast are converging in Ocean County this weekend for the Big East Region American Youth Football and Cheer Championships at Toms…
Jackson Landlord Registry Goes Online, Allowing Public Instant Access
The Jackson Township Landlord Registry is a public document that tracks and records all registered landlords and rental homes in the township. Today, Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Jackson Township Council…
Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers
NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…
Veterans Day ceremony held for Jackson’s Seniors and vets
by Casey Wolfe / Jackson Township Jackson Township hosted a Veterans Day celebration recognizing local military veterans on Friday, November 14 in the Jackson Township Senior Center. In addition to the many…
Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools
NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…
Jackson Township Awarded $473,658 NJDOT Grant to Pave and Repair Drainage on Lakehurst Avenue
Jackson Township today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded the Township $437,658 in FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant funding to support Phase I of the Lakehurst Avenue…
Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County
Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…
Expecting Toms River couple wins $3 million lottery jackpot just months after $1M prize
Ocean County couple wins $3M lottery prize months after $1M jackpot in same county TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey couple who already beat the odds once is defying all probability again…
Jackson Township Comes Together to Feed The Hungry
Dozens of residents joined local elected officials and volunteers in Jackson Township on Sunday to feed the hungry and to assist residents whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted by the recent federal…
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…
As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…
Criminally Terminated Cops and Firefighters to Keep their Pensions Under New Dem State Bill
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement…
New Jersey braces for lottery mania as Mega Millions nears $1B
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $980M as Powerball climbs past $500M TRENTON, NJ — Dreams of billion-dollar riches are alive again as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to $980 million heading into…
State Bill Could Help Districts Like Jackson, Toms River, and Lakewood When it Comes to Funding Private School Students
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has approved legislation that would revamp how the state allocates aid for auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students, aiming to make…
