Hicksville man pleads guilty in drunken crash that killed bicyclist
Tuckerton man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief in Little Egg Harbor fire OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 21-year-old Tuckerton man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed part of…
Heat wave expected to snap as storms bring cooler, wetter weekend to New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain…
Brick Cops Chicken Out at Local Community Event
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Brick Township Police Department participated in a community engagement event Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, where they connected with residents during the “Chicken with a Cop” gathering.…
Toms River extends Snug Harbor Pool hours to 7 p.m. during heat wave
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As high temperatures grip the region, Toms River officials have extended operating hours at the Municipal Pool at Snug Harbor through Wednesday. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today…
Brick Republican Leaders Must Return Ill-Gotten Consulting Fees – OP-ED
The recent revelations about financial misconduct within the Brick Republican Club have shaken the trust of our community. Reports indicate that Marc Vasquez, a club leader, paid himself nearly $20,000 in consulting…
Ocean County GOP avoids firm support for Ciattarelli after endorsed candidate demolished in June primary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Republican Organization has yet to fully throw its support behind Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP nominee for New Jersey governor, following the defeat of its endorsed…
New Jersey’s Wildlife Management Areas Can be Fun to Visit, but Don’t Do These Ten Things
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) offer expansive public land access across the state, but visitors are reminded that a long list of recreational activities is prohibited under state…
Spadea tells followers to make Jack Ciattarelli “Earn It” as Democrat Sherrill leads in latest poll
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican primary election loser Bill Spadea has still not conceded his landslide loss to Jack Ciattarelli in the race for the GOP nomination for governor and is refusing to…
In Phil Murphy’s Equitable New Jersey, Homeless Veterans Rate Lower Than Illegal Migrants – OP-ED
Look at what is happening around New Jersey. Homelessness is on the rise, and in the state that touts itself as the most diverse and equitable, American citizens most in need are…
Manchester Township Property Eyed as a Possible Answer to Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking garage into…
New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy
by Dr. Barbara Brummer As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast. The New…
Spadea refuses to concede after primary loss to Ciattarelli, vows to ‘continue fight’
TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea has not conceded his defeat in the Republican primary for New Jersey governor, days after losing to Jack Ciattarelli in a landslide on Election Day. Despite the…
Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course under the…
Secret Service Deploys Civil Disturbance Team to Ocean County
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The U.S. Secret Service dispatched its Civil Disturbance Unit to Ocean County last week in anticipation of unrest surrounding a “No Kings” protest against former President Donald Trump, though…
Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…
Overturned oil tanker carrying diesel fuel shuts down US 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — An overturned tanker carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel has shut down all lanes of U.S. Route 9 in both directions north of James Street in Lakewood Township…
Extreme Heat, Poor Air Quality to Blanket New Jersey Through Mid Week
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A dangerous combination of extreme heat and worsening air quality is blanketing parts of New Jersey through midweek, as the National Weather Service and state environmental officials issue multiple…
Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…
Extreme heat warning issued for Ocean, Monmouth, and Burlington counties through Wednesday
JACKSON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties beginning Sunday morning and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday, citing dangerously…
Toms River’s Family Movie Nights Schedule Announced for Summer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Rodrick and Toms River Recreation invite families to enjoy free outdoor movie nights every Tuesday at 7 PM this summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket,…
Manchester Township Police search for missing 16-year-old girl last seen near high school
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jakayla Jean-Paul, who was last seen Friday, June 20, at approximately 11:30 a.m. near Manchester Township…
Jackson shelter dog Rayna overlooked again
JACKSON, N.J. — Shelter staff and volunteers at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are calling for help as Rayna, a 3½-year-old surrendered dog, continues to wait for her forever home. Described…
Late-night attack lands Jackson man behind bars
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and contempt after forcing his way into his estranged wife’s home last year and assaulting her in…
New Jersey committee advances bill to ban college sports prop bets
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation that would ban player-specific proposition bets on college sports in New Jersey cleared a key committee Wednesday, advancing Senator Kristin Corrado’s effort to address concerns about student-athlete harassment.…
Cool Off This Summer at the Jackson Spray Park
JACKSON, N.J. — With summer temperatures rising, the Jackson Township Spray Park has officially opened for the 2025 season, offering families a chance for young children to cool off under a range…
Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…
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