Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday
Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…
Ocean County Sex Offender Arrested Again for Failing to Register, Records Show
Ocean County, NJ — A registered sex offender is back in custody in Ocean County after authorities charged him with failing to comply with mandatory registration requirements, according to jail records. John…
Brick Township approves multiple community events, including car show and charity walk
Council signs off on series of permits for events at Windward Beach and along Route 35 Brick Township, NJ — A series of community events scheduled throughout spring and summer 2026 received…
Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator
Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…
Brick Township backs ‘Polluters Pay’ bill targeting fossil fuel industry for ‘climate costs’
Resolution supports $50 billion state fund aimed at shifting cleanup costs from taxpayers to energy firms Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have formally backed a proposed New Jersey law that…
Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators
Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…
Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself
Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor…
Jackson Council rejects mayor’s dog ownership cap as faulty knee-jerk to address illegal petting zoo
Measure that would classify homes with more than five dogs as kennels fails in 4-1 vote Tuesday night Jackson, N.J. — A proposal to classify homes with more than five dogs as…
Brick Township awards $208K contract for police software support
Council approves one-year agreement with Tyler Technologies for maintenance of public safety system Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have approved a $208,103 contract to maintain and support the police department’s…
NJ Transit plan for World Cup could sideline daily commuters during rush hour
New Jersey’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup is exposing a familiar tension: major global events versus the needs of everyday residents. According to reports, NJ Transit expects to move roughly 40,000…
Jackson must refocus on safety and realistic policy solutions when it comes to its large inventory of illegal immigrant flop houses
Illegal immigrant flop houses are all over Jackson. Every neighborhood has one and nothing is being done about it. Jackson Township is facing real concerns about housing conditions, neighborhood safety, and enforcement…
New Jersey lawmaker loses it on Democrats: Stop passing unenforceable laws against the federal government
Assemblywoman argues legislation targeting federal issues will face court challenges and taxpayer costs Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns that recent state legislation could be unconstitutional and lead…
Hero neighbor pulls woman from burning home in Toms River
Neighbor rescue and battery concerns emerge after Toms River house fire TOMS RIVER, NJ – A fast-moving house fire on Tuyahov Boulevard left a woman hospitalized and a neighbor injured after a…
Manchester man charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Toms River
Prosecutors say driver was impaired when head-on collision killed Freehold woman Toms River, NJ — A 37-year-old Freehold woman was killed in a head-on crash in Toms River, leading to vehicular homicide…
Shelter dog with clean record still waiting for way out
Young bulldog mix North waits as rescue plea intensifies for shelter dog JACKSON, NJ – A young bulldog mix described as calm and responsive remains in a shelter with no rescue commitment,…
Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade
Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…
Stafford Township man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution, gun charges in Ocean County case
Prosecutors say drugs, paraphernalia and a loaded handgun were seized during a 2025 investigation Stafford Township, NJ — A 22-year-old Stafford Township man has pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution and illegal handgun…
Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push
State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…
Driver busted after deadly Toms River crash leaves woman dead
Manchester man charged after fatal crash in Toms River leaves woman dead Toms River, NJ – Monday night traffic along Lakewood Road turned fatal when a southbound sedan lost control and crossed…
Jackson Resident Alleges Religious Discrimination in Grande Harmony Affordable Housing House of Worship Dispute
Claim surfaces as developer seeks to replace promised clubhouse with synagogue at controversial project Jackson, New Jersey — A Jackson resident alleges he is being excluded from living in the Grande Harmony…
New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash
Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…
