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…
NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts
Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…
Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute
TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
Court rules Monmouth County SPCA not subject to New Jersey public records law
FREEHOLD, NJ – The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is not considered a “public agency” under the state’s…
Former Wall Township school teacher facing jail time at sentencing in January
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving two students will be sentenced later this month. Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township,…
Horse rescued from gulley by first responders in early morning Tinton Falls operation
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Emergency crews from across Monmouth County came together early Monday morning to rescue a horse trapped in a narrow gulley, in an operation that required precision teamwork and…
Injured dog Roxy awaits foster home before life-changing surgery in Monmouth County
EATONTOWN, NJ – A local rescue dog named Roxy is waiting for a miracle before she can begin her road to recovery. The Monmouth County SPCA announced that while funding for Roxy’s…
Asarco Pit Death Leads to Prison Time for ATV Rider
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Howell Township man has been sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide and endangering the welfare of a child…
New Jersey is one step closer to banning sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores
TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping animal welfare measure that would outlaw the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in New Jersey pet shops has advanced in the Legislature after committee approval in…
Shy kitten Blizzard waits for right home as Monmouth County SPCA urges adoptions
Eatontown, NJ – One small kitten is drawing quiet attention at the Monmouth County SPCA as staff continue their push to find homes for animals still in their care. Blizzard, a roughly…
Puppy adoptions spark push to find homes for other Monmouth SPCA dogs
Eatontown, NJ – The three puppies who recently caught the attention of visitors at the Monmouth County SPCA are no longer waiting behind kennel doors. Charlie, John, and Shawna, the final members…
Lock them up: Why New Jersey needs to ban people who eat pizza with a knife and fork
Trenton, NJ – There comes a moment in every serious society when it must decide what behavior it will tolerate and what behavior crosses the line into chaos, and in New Jersey…
Morning commute sees scattered delays across New Jersey highways
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers faced a busy Thursday morning commute across New Jersey with several crashes and pockets of congestion reported on major highways, though most lanes remained open. As of 7:48…
Tens of Millions of Dollars in Lakewood, Montclair Public Schools Missing
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Parents in Montclair are demanding answers after nearly $20 million vanished from the township’s public school budget, leaving officials scrambling to make payroll and the state stepping in to…
New Jersey to Legalize Sanctuary State Status with New Law Proposed in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats aren’t messing around in 2026. With a veto-proof total control of state government, their first act of the new year was to make Phil Murphy’s sanctuary…
Where to drop your Christmas Tree off in Monmouth County
TINTON FALLS, N.J. – With National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day falling today, Monmouth County residents are being reminded to say goodbye to their evergreens responsibly. The January 6 observance marks…
Rosemary Becchi faces GOP backlash after loss in state chair race over support for Lakewood Democrat lawmaker
TRENTON, N.J. – Rosemary Becchi, who lost her bid for New Jersey Republican Party chair to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon on Monday, is facing sharp criticism from America First conservatives after…
Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group
FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…
Wall Township police report arrests for DWIs, drug charges, and outstanding warrants
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Wall Township police made multiple arrests over the week spanning December 29 through January 4, charging several individuals with offenses including driving while intoxicated, narcotics possession, shoplifting, and…
Armed barricade standoff shuts down West Long Branch streets as SWAT swarms neighborhood
West Long Branch, NJ – A large-scale police operation locked down several residential streets after an armed individual barricaded inside a home, prompting a countywide law enforcement response that brought armored vehicles,…