Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Toms River Mayor Hill, BA sued by former openly gay administrator for vulgar homophobic slurs, wrongful termination
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, Business Administrator Lou Amoroso and the township council is being sued by former business administrator Don Guardian. In…
Ridgeway ‘Bookmobile’ Delivers Books to Students
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ridgeway Elementary School Bookmobile is not your traditional bookmobile. Yes, it delivers books, but it only has three wheels and operates on pedal power. Teachers pedal the…
Frustrated New Jersey families plan March 13th Protest Against School Closures
MONTCLAIR, NJ – This Saturday, March 13th, families from Essex and surrounding counties will mark the anniversary of one year of remote learning with a protest against the continued, unnecessary full or…
Satire news story had some in Brick believing MUA is setting up reservoir walking trail toll booth
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick MUA has been criticized for years, but after the authority decided to indefinitely shut down the walking trail last March, the criticism grew. The authority, which…
Suspect in Florida registered Porsche stole Jackson man’s wallet from unlocked car
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For at least one criminal roaming Jackson Township, it’s clear crime does pay. A burglary suspect driving in a white Porsche SUV was caught trying to steal a…
Jackson Police say man acting “frenzied” ran through police HQ biting cops, threatened to defecate on them
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 4:35 pm, officers responded to a residence in the Township on the report of a dispute that had occurred. Upon arrival,…
Brick man, Amtrak employee stole $50,000 in chainsaws and sold them online
NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee was arrested last night for stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at over $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction service, Acting…
Like Cuomo, NJ Governor Murphy Blames Nursing Home Staff, Not Himself for COVID-19 Deaths
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doing his best to keep himself out of a scandal like the one ongoing in New York State regarding deaths at the state’s…
One of North America’s most invasive species sold accidentally by Petco and PetSmart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s one of the most invasive species and it might have just hitched a ride into your aquarium or pond during your last purchase at Petco and PetSmart.…
Search continues for missing shore 12-year-old last seen at Freehold Raceway Mall
FREEHOLD, NJ – The search continues for a missing 12-year-old girl from the Jersey Shore who is believed to be a runaway. The missing juvenile is Natalee Perez, 12 years old, 5’04”,…
Governor Murphy announces another vaccine delay by Biden administration
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said today that the wait to get vaccinated in New Jersey just got longer. The Biden administration has notified the state that it will…
Does your Optimum service suck? Jackson is fighting back
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, the township…
CDC says no mask, no social distancing for the fully vaccinated when together
There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on many faces…one that you will actually be…
Six Flags Great Adventure to host Rockin’ Laser Light Show Drive-In
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular March 18 to 21. To coincide with…
JB’s Diner Coming to Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 6,500 square foot diner is coming to Jackson. Jackson Township is one of the few towns at the Jersey Shore and perhaps the entire state of New…
103-Year-Old survivor of two pandemics gets COVID-19 vaccine
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nearly three months after the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in Ocean County, 103-year-old Hedwig Rogine finally got hers. This wasn’t her first time fighting through a pandemic…
Lakewood community leaders pledge to discourage black face costumes next Purim
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Some residents in the area were outraged this past Purim in Lakewood after photos of several school-aged children wearing black face were posted to social media. Fred Rush, the…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming, vote for the best Irish Pub at the Jersey Shore
St. Patrick’s Day 2021 is just a few days away and we’re looking to see which Jersey Shore Irish pub our readers think is the best. We’ll announce the winners before St.…
Shore fugitive wanted for fleeing deadly crash caught by feds headed to border
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man living in the shore area wanted by law enforcement officials for the Christmas Eve death of an elderly Howell woman has been apprehended by U.S. Border…
Murphy administration announces “Back to School” teacher vaccination campaign
DEPTFORD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants teachers and students back in the classroom and has announced a campaign to get them there. The plan comes after Murphy announced he…
