Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
Freehold judge slams grooming ex-Wall teacher with 10-year prison term for affairs with students
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School English teacher will spend the next decade in state prison after admitting to engaging in repeated sexual acts with two students, a case…
Wanted Toms River man detained after erratic overnight incident at Wall Township Wawa
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A middle-of-the-night police response to a disturbance at a Wawa convenience store led to the arrest of a wanted man from Toms River after officers determined he was…
Million-dollar deals drive Freehold’s red-hot February housing market
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Freehold Township real estate scene is heating up fast, with multiple seven-figure sales and brisk turnover across all price ranges during the first week of February. From stately…
Howell Township real estate heats up as luxury sales top $1.3 million
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The new year has kicked off with a strong burst of real estate activity across Howell Township, with both luxury and mid-range homes drawing steady demand. A string…
Shoplifting bust unfolds at Whole Foods
Shoplifting arrest at grocery store sends suspect to county jail WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A retail theft investigation at a major grocery store ended with an arrest after officers identified and charged…
Traffic stops reveal cocaine and paraphernalia
Drug charges mount after roadside and hotel investigations in Wall WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Several narcotics-related investigations in Wall Township led to arrests after officers uncovered drugs, paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants during…
Traffic stop leads to multiple warrant arrests across Wall Township
Warrants catch up to drivers in Wall Township WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A series of routine police encounters across Wall Township resulted in several arrests after officers discovered suspects wanted on outstanding…
Fatal Long Branch shooting brings sweeping charges
Pier Village shooting sends teen suspect to adult court as grand jury indicts three FREEHOLD, NJ – A summer night shooting along the Pier Village beachfront that left an 18-year-old man dead…
Mikie Sherrill goes full Karen and blames Trump after NJ Transit meltdown cripples Monday commute
NEWARK, NJ – A chaotic Monday morning left thousands of New Jersey commuters stranded or delayed after an Amtrak power failure shut down two of NJ Transit’s busiest rail lines — the…
Amtrak wire problem cripples NJ Transit morning commute, service slowly recovering
NEWARK, NJ – Thousands of New Jersey commuters faced major delays Monday morning after an Amtrak overhead wire issue forced a suspension of service on two of NJ Transit’s busiest rail corridors…
Three teens indicted in deadly Jersey Shore Pier Village boardwalk shooting
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted three young men in connection with the fatal June 2025 shooting of an 18-year-old North Brunswick resident at Long Branch’s Pier Village,…
New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers
TRENTON, NJ – In a rare bipartisan move, New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a sweeping measure that places new limits on how long a governor can maintain a state of emergency or…
P.F. Chang’s Toms River launches five-course Valentine’s Day feast for two
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Couples and food lovers looking for an indulgent Valentine’s Day experience can find it at P.F. Chang’s this week, as the restaurant chain rolls out a limited-time five-course…
Pizza Hut to shut down 250 US locations as review sparks NJ concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Pizza Hut is planning to close roughly 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States in early 2026, the company announced this week, as part of a sweeping strategic review…
Fugitive drug trafficker captured in Mexico extradited to New Jersey for sentencing
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man convicted of running an extensive marijuana and hashish operation while evading justice for more than a year has been captured in Mexico and returned…
Shelter favorite Cannoli waits for a home in Monmouth County
Cannoli the shelter favorite looking for a solo home Eatontown, NJ – A three-year-old mixed-breed dog named Cannoli is drawing attention at the Monmouth County SPCA as she waits for adoption, with…
Jersey Shore harbor seal continues battle with lung parasites after Bradley Beach stranding
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A male harbor seal rescued last week in Bradley Beach remains in guarded condition as veterinarians continue intensive treatment for severe lung parasites and multiple medical issues, the…
Freehold man convicted in gunpoint sexual assault attack on teen
FREEHOLD, NJ – A borough man has been convicted following a trial tied to a 2023 attempted sexual assault and armed robbery at a Manalapan park, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…
Melting Pot pushes interactive fondue as Valentine’s Day alternative
RED BANK, NJ – Melting Pot is positioning its four-course fondue experience as a destination for Valentine’s Day celebrations, offering an interactive menu built around shared cooking, conversation, and group dining. The…
Wall of ice tears apart section of historic Keansburg Fishing Pier
KEANSBURG, N.J. – A powerful surge of bay ice ripped apart a section of the historic Keansburg Fishing Pier late Monday night, sending a 100- to 200-foot portion of the 2,000-foot structure…