Hard Working People are Leaving New Jersey for More Tax-Friendly States, Report
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey continued to rank among the nation’s biggest losers in interstate migration as residents moved to lower-tax states, according to a new report by Tax Foundation policy analyst…
Jackson Councilman to Resign from Office in Coming Weeks
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After an unsuccessful bid to run for mayor of Jackson Township, hardware store owner Marty Flemming has told his colleagues he will soon be resigning from the township…
Whale Deaths at Jersey Shore: Is Offshore Sonar Mapping to Blame?
TRENTON, NJ – Recent reports have brought attention to the significant increase in whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore. In what used to be a rare occurrence, approximately two dozen…
Jackson Twenty-One Under Fire for Failing to Deliver Vision That Was Promised
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ten years ago, when Mitch Leigh pushed his vision of a utopian paradise nestled in the woods of Jackson Township, he boasted about theaters, public squares, a downtown…
43-Acres Preserved in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Following up from the purchase of land by Jackson Township to prevent several private schools from being developed, Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday announced the township would be…
First Legal Weed Shop Opens in Ocean County
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you enjoy legalized marijuana and live in Ocean County, your days of long drives to the nearest dispensaries are over. The new business, The Social Leaf…
Shake Shack, New Eatery Coming Soon to Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It seems like Brick Township gets all the great chains in Ocean County and two more are on their way. Brick Township is set to welcome a new…
County To Preserve Land Owned by U.S. Homes in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking to purchase and preserve land owned by U.S. Homes on Cherry Street in Manchester. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Deadly Lacey Fire Likely Caused by Discarded Cigarette
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutors Office today said a fire at a home in Lacey Township that claimed the lives of four people was accidental. A comprehensive investigation into…
On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the Ocean County…
Mayor Crate Invites Community to Largest Table Dinner, Discussion
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – This September, Brick Township is set to host its first-ever Longest Table event, joining the ranks of cities and towns across the nation that have embraced this unique…
Ocean County Mall was 1976 Catalyst for Toms River’s Commercial Boom
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mall has been the economic anchor of Toms River for decades, not Downtown Toms River. The same holds true to the Route 37 corridor and…
Murphy’s Extreme War Against Gas Cars, Gas Stoves Hurts New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, representing District 10 in New Jersey, including Toms River and portions of Ocean County, have expressed serious concerns…
It’s Going to Cost a Quarter-Million Dollars Just to Design New Sheriff’s Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…
Cicadas Being Annual Summer Symphony in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you make your…
Lakewood Fire Department Hosting BBQ During Latest Recruitment Drive
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer firefighters. To encourage recruitment and foster a…
One Injured in Lakewood Fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The fire was reported at 19 Columbus Avenue…
The Pinelands, Also Known as New Jersey’s Mafia Burials Grounds
Hidden within the dense and foreboding expanse of the New Jersey Pinelands lies a dark and sinister secret from the pages of history. Deep within this wilderness, whispers of the Mafia’s dark…
Brick Community Theater Nemo Video Goes Viral on TikTok with 4.5 Million Views
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A video clip posted to TikTok by the Brick Children’s Community Theater has gone viral after being viewed 3.5 million times in its first 24 hours online. The…
Blue Rhino Propane Delivery Truck Involved in Berkeley Crash
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A box truck full of propane tanks crashed into a shop located at the Berkeley Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville today. The extent of the damages and…
