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…
Krispy Kreme in Lakewood loses kosher certification, rabbinical agency issues food alert
A kosher supervision group announced that six Krispy Kreme locations in New York and New Jersey, including one in Lakewood, are no longer certified kosher. Lakewood, NJ – A kosher supervision agency…
Two girls injured after minibike runs stop sign, crashes into late model minivan in Manchester
Police say a 13-year-old was hospitalized after a minibike carrying two juveniles collided with a minivan at a Pine Lake Park intersection Wednesday evening. Manchester, NJ – Two juvenile girls were injured…
D.C. Court Strikes Down Magazine Capacity Cap in Ruling and How That Affects New Jersey’s 10-Round Limit
A recent court ruling in Washington, D.C. striking down a ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds could set the stage for a major Second Amendment battle that may ultimately…
$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road
Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…
NJ Transit Delays Up to 60 Minutes After Overhead Wire Damage Near Portal Bridge
Rail service between Newark and New York is running with limited service after damage to Amtrak overhead wire infrastructure. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit rail service is experiencing delays of up to…
Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…
New Jersey’s Most Wanted Fugitives Continue to Evade Capture
Authorities are asking the public for help locating suspects wanted for crimes ranging from murder to sexual assault and drug trafficking. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking residents…
As Forest Fire Season Nears, New Jersey Issues Prevention Grants to 22 Communities
State officials say the funding will help communities prepare for spring wildfire season through vegetation management and fire prevention projects. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded…
Former New Jersey Police Officer Found Guilty in Crash That Killed Married Couple
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer has been convicted in connection with a 2021 crash that killed two people in Monmouth County, prosecutors announced Thursday. John P. McClave III, 38,…
Newark Public Schools Spend $44k on “Staff Fun Day” as Over 100 Other Districts Paying for it Face Financial Cliff
NJ Lawmaker Slams $44K Newark School “Staff Fun Day” as Districts Lose State Aid TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is criticizing the state’s school funding priorities after reports that Newark…
Jackson Police Critic Donny Adelman Arrested, Jailed in Ocean County on Threat and Weapons Charges
JACKSON, N.J. — Donny Scott Adelman, a frequent and outspoken critic of the Jackson Township Police Department and local government, has been arrested and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on multiple…
Dryer fire damages Toms River home displacing residents and pets Tuesday night
Firefighters quickly contained blaze on Northstream Drive after structure fire upgrade. Toms River, NJ – Firefighters in Toms River responded to a reported dryer fire Tuesday evening that quickly escalated into a…
Things ’90s Kids in New Jersey Did That Today’s Kids Probably Couldn’t — and Shouldn’t — Do
Growing up in New Jersey during the 1990s came with a level of independence that would raise eyebrows today. Kids across the Garden State roamed neighborhoods, beaches, malls, and parks with minimal…
Man Who Shot and Killed Three in New Jersey Murder Suicide Released Weeks Earlier After Assault and Terorristic Threats
Court records show suspect had recent criminal charges before fatal Berkeley Township shooting. Berkeley Township, NJ – A Maplewood man who killed three members of a Berkeley Township family before taking his…
March 11 marks key moments in New Jersey history, from Revolutionary War mobilization to one of America’s deadliest blizzards.
New Jersey milestones on March 11: Revolutionary regiment, lacrosse history, blizzard Trenton, NJ – March 11 has marked several notable moments connected to New Jersey history, including the creation of a Revolutionary…
Brick Township Announces North Side Community Yard Sale for April 25
Residents across northern Brick Township are invited to shop and sell during a town-wide yard sale expected to feature hundreds of participating homes. Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township will host a…
Why Does the Jewish Community Council Oppose My Plan to Halt Development? What Happens if the Council Doesn’t Pass My Plan?
Jewish Community Leaders Oppose Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Halt State-Mandated Overdevelopment By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick | Toms River Recently, the Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC) issued a statement opposing…
Does U.S. Have Minesweeping Ships in the Gulf? Misinformed Online Buzz Leaves Out Some Key Facts
Images of retired U.S. Navy minesweepers being transported up the Delaware Bay sparked online rumors that the United States no longer has mine-clearing capability, but the Navy has already transitioned to newer…
New Jersey Rally Against Dem’s Immigration Bills Set for March 23
A rally organized by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is scheduled outside the State House Annex in Trenton as lawmakers prepare to vote on three immigration-related bills later that day. Trenton, NJ – A…
Jackson Planning Board Approves Hope Chapel Road Office Project After Heated Environmental Debate
A proposed three-story office building sparked environmental concerns and tense public comment before the Jackson Township Planning Board ultimately approved the project Monday night. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board…
