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…
New Jersey Town Wants to Limit How Many Dogs One Family Can Legally Own or Face Possible Jail Time
Jackson Township proposal targets dog ownership limits, adds zoning rules for kennels Jackson Township, NJ – A proposed ordinance in Jackson Township would place new limits on how many dogs residents can…
Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore
Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…
Breaking: First major wildfire of the season shut down part of Route 195 as crews rushed to contain the blaze.
Route 195 wildfire ignites at Jackson-Howell border, forcing road closures Jackson, NJ – A wildfire broke out along the Jackson-Howell border Tuesday, prompting a response from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service…
Tragic loss as fire damages longtime Route 9 business in Freehold, ‘The Game Room’
Route 9 game room fire damages longtime Freehold business ‘The Game Room’ Firefighters battled a late-night blaze at a well-known family-owned recreation store along Route 9. Freehold, NJ – A fire broke…
Palm Beach County elections office theft leads to arrest after encrypted key stolen
Authorities say a stolen election training device raised security concerns before being recovered. West Palm Beach, FL – A theft of sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections…
It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments
It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…
Hijab Wearing New Jersey Governor Nowhere to Be Found on Palm Sunday
Mikie Sherrill’s Ramadan Hijab and Palm Sunday Silence: Selective Faith for Political Gain? New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has never been shy about showcasing her solidarity with the state’s Muslim community. During…
Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…
Bada Boom ‘Italian’ meatball hoagie debuts in New Jersey on Mangia Monday at PrimoHoagies
A spicy twist on a Philadelphia staple arrives in New Jersey for one day of discounted hoagies and a limited-time menu launch. Philadelphia, PA – PrimoHoagies is rolling out a new limited-time…
Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…
Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk named in lawsuit over fall injuries
“Ocean County complaint alleges hazardous sidewalk caused severe injuries.” Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, its public works department,…
Woman Sues Jackson Township, Accusing Police Officer Responding to Emergency of Causing Crash that Led to Injuries
Jackson Township sued after police cruiser crash injures driver, lawsuit claims “Ocean County complaint alleges officer acted recklessly during 2025 collision.” Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township resident has filed a lawsuit…
Seaside Heights sued after woman allegedly injured in sidewalk fall
“Ocean County lawsuit claims exposed pipe caused trip-and-fall near Blaine Avenue.” Seaside Heights, NJ – A Mercer County woman has filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Seaside Heights and a private…
Abandoned dog Haley found in Manchester still waiting weeks for a home
“Southern Ocean County shelter urges adoption after dog left behind on roadside.” Manahawkin, NJ – A dog found abandoned earlier this month along a roadside in Ocean County is still waiting for…
Manchester school bus crash lawsuit alleges driver ran stop sign, injuring motorist
“Ocean County complaint targets Board of Education after intersection collision.” Manchester, NJ – A Manchester Township resident has filed a civil lawsuit against the local Board of Education and a school bus…
Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children
Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…
Female Lakewood police sergeant files gender discrimination lawsuit against township
“Ocean County complaint alleges years of bias, retaliation, and hostile work environment.” Lakewood, NJ – A Lakewood police sergeant has filed a detailed lawsuit accusing the township of fostering a workplace culture…
Ocean County $20M oceanfront estate hits market in Bay Head with 8 bedrooms
“Historic Bay Head home blends French Normandy design with modern coastal luxury.” Bay Head, NJ – A sprawling oceanfront estate in Ocean County has hit the market with a $20 million price…
Can We Stop Pretending Ocean County’s Money Pit Cox House Needs to Be Saved as Bills Run Close to $5 Million to Date
“Questions emerge over continued funding after leadership change in county government.” Barnegat, NJ – If California can recognize that its billion-dollar train to nowhere was a failure, the Ocean County commissioners can…
Silverton Fire Department Sexual Abuse Case Put on Hold as Possible Settlement Looms
“Ocean County case alleges decades of abuse within Silverton fire company.” Toms River, NJ – A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging decades of sexual abuse within a volunteer fire company has been temporarily…
