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…
Police in Wall Township nab three in one day on drug and warrant charges
Wall Township police make multiple arrests during first week of December WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Three men were taken into custody during the first week of December in separate incidents involving narcotics,…
Grand jury clears cop who shot fleeing burglary suspect in face
Grand jury clears Fair Haven officer in Rumson police shooting involving burglary suspect FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has declined to bring criminal charges against a Fair Haven police…
New Jersey Santa performer nabbed in child exploitation probe
Trenton, NJ – He checked his file list and checked it twice before uploading photos of children on the internet. Now, this New Jersey Santa performer is getting more than coal in…
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…
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’…
$2.8 million winner hits big in Monmouth County
Monmouth County ticket hits $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in record solo win Trenton, NJ — One lucky player in Monmouth County struck it big Friday night, claiming a $2.8 million…
Howell store sells $1 million winning lottery ticket
Monmouth County ticket hits $1 million in Cash 4 Life jackpot draw Trenton, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Monmouth County is waking up a millionaire after matching all five white…
Howell officers claim championship titles at annual Jingle Brawls charity boxing event
HOWELL, NJ – Two Howell Township police officers took home championship belts after squaring off in the “Jingle Brawls: Police vs Fire 2” charity boxing event this weekend. Officers Joe Sulewski and…
Dog rescued from Belmar house fire expected to make full recovery
BELMAR, NJ – Flames tore through a Belmar home Friday night as emergency crews raced to the scene in a desperate effort to save both lives and property. Amid thick smoke and…
More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…
Arrests in Wall Township: DWI and trespassing incidents
Arrests rise in Wall Township after DWI and trespassing incidents Wall Township, NJ Recent police activity in Wall Township has resulted in multiple arrests over several days. Numerous cases involving driving while…
Freehold man charged in Howell Township child endangerment and assault case
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged an 18-year-old Freehold Township man in connection with an assault that occurred on Pinewood Road last month, following a community-assisted investigation. According to the Howell…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
Traffic Alert: Crash shuts down major Holmdel intersection as crews clear wreckage
HOLMDEL, NJ – A section of Roberts Road North at the intersection of Holmdel Road was shut down Monday after a motor vehicle crash forced police to close the busy intersection. Officials…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…
New Jersey zoning official resigns after viral rant about how many children low low-income families have
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – A township board member abruptly stepped down from all her public posts after a heated Facebook exchange about affordable housing sparked outrage across the community. Doreen Chevalier resigned…
New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…
Jersey City man charged in multi-county commercial burglary spree, Wall police say
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged a Jersey City man in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that struck several Monmouth County businesses earlier this year. According to the Wall…
New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…