Hicksville man pleads guilty in drunken crash that killed bicyclist
Tuckerton man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief in Little Egg Harbor fire OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 21-year-old Tuckerton man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed part of…
Junior Police Camp Offers Hands-On Experience for Toms River Youth
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department announced its Junior Police Camp, designed to engage local youth with the inner workings of law enforcement. The free camp offers an opportunity…
Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Toms River Pedestrian Strike
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Retaining Wall Outside Funeral Parlor
BAYVILLE, NJ—A significant motor vehicle accident led to a DWI arrest on March 24. Patrolman Evan Sicknick, along with Sgt. Sean Varady, Patrolman Collin Robertazzi, and Patrolman Thomas Micklos of the local…
Toms River Cops Offer to Share Their Donuts at Monthly Community Outreach Event
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is inviting residents to police headquarters and have even offered to share their coveted donuts and coffee with their guests. Police are hosting…
Traffic Alert: Crash on Garden State Parkway Near Lakewood
LAKEWOOD TWP, NJ — A crash occurred this morning on the Garden State Parkway southbound at Exit 89A – NJ 70 East in Lakewood Township. Despite the incident, all lanes remain open,…
Phil Murphy Wants New Jersey Businesses to Bail Out NJ Transit with More Taxes
New Jersey Businesses Oppose Proposed Corporate Transit Tax TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Transit is having a money problem. Hailed as the future of New Jersey’s green energy foundation, the mass transit…
Jackson Seeking Volunteers for Multicultural Committee
Jackson Township is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Jackson Township Multicultural Committee, which is dedicated to fostering unity, celebrating diversity and insuring an inclusive community for all. This Committee will…
Voters Reject Jackson Fire Department Budgets as Districts Mull Consolidation
JACKSON, NJ—In February, the voters of Jackson Township defeated two of three fire district budgets, leaving the Jackson Township Council to decide the fate of the budgets for fire districts 3 and…
Competitor Launches GoFundMe for Brick Pizzeria Destroyed by Fire
Local Pizzeria Launches Fundraising Effort for Fire-Damaged Competitor HERBERTSVILLE, NJ—Papa V’s Pizzeria owners Anthony Carannante and Lisa Hamilton have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support their competitor, Cuzzins Pizza, which was devastated…
Is Newark’s Rising Youth Disengagement Linked to Suburban Crime Wave
NEWARK, NJ — A startling increase in student absenteeism among Newark’s youth is coinciding with a surge in criminal activities such as robberies, break-ins, and vehicle thefts across New Jersey suburbs, a…
Brick Township Pizzeria Destroyed in Saturday Fire
Pizzeria Fire Damages Brick Township Shopping Plaza BRICK TWP, NJ — A devastating three-alarm fire destroyed a shopping plaza in Brick Township, home to Cuzzins Pizza. The fire led to a roof…
Stop and Shop Announces Closure of Jackson Supermarket
Jackson Stop & Shop to Close Due to Poor Performance JACKSON, NJ – Stop & Shop announced the upcoming closure of its Jackson supermarket, located at 2275 West County Line Road. The…
Luxurious Waterfront Estate In Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Nestled on a scenic cove in Toms River, this Silverton home offers an unrivaled waterfront lifestyle, boasting what might be the largest private beach in the area. Spread…
Community Mourns Young Brick Woman Lost in Tragic Crash
BRICK, NJ — Family and friends are mourning the untimely death of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso of Brick, who succumbed last weekend to injuries from an April 14 crash in Manchester. The accident,…
Jackson to Announce Funding for New Playgrounds at Elementary Schools
Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground equipment at the…
Former NJ Governor Christie to Open Prisoner Reentry Program in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will inaugurate a new center for the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) in Downtown Toms River. The center will replace an existing office in…
Elderly Couple Involved in Serious Crash in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NJ – On Tuesday, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a car crash at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Green Acres Road. The incident involved a…
Phil Murphy’s Harmful School Funding is Unfair and Not Equitable, But He’s Not Listening
TRENTON, NJ – A story in today’s Star-Ledger entitled N.J. school funding winners and losers: See how your district fared under new plan is a glaring example of the unfairness, cruelness, and…
Body of Missing Barnegat Bay Kayaker Found at Good Luck Point
Body of Missing Island Heights Woman Found by Paddleboarder in Berkeley Township, NJ BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A paddleboarder discovered the body of Karen McKenna, a woman previously reported missing from Island…
Jackson Announces Summer Concerts in the Park
JACKSON, NJ – This summer, Jackson residents can grab their lawn chairs and a cooler and bring them down to Johnson Park throughout the summer to enjoy the 2024 Summer Concerts in…
State Investigating Death of Man in Police Custody in Toms River
TRENTON – The Attorney General’s Office is looking into a death that followed an arrest on Tuesday in Toms River, New Jersey. Officials have yet to release the identity of the deceased…
Get Active with Brick Recreation’s Pickleball Clinics
BRICK, NJ — As pickleball continues to reign as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, Brick Recreation is offering residents the chance to join the excitement. Designed for people of all…
Road Rage Street Fight Caught on Video in Brick Township
Brick, NJ – Two men got into a heated argument after a road rage incident at the intersection of Route 70 and Shorrock Street in Brick Township this morning. The video, caught…
Brick Farmers Market Opens for Its 10th Season
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Farmers Market is set to kick off its 10th season on Saturday, May 4. This year’s market boasts nearly 60 vendors, ranging from long-standing participants to new…
Step Back in Time at Brick Township’s Senior Citizen Prom
BRICK, NJ — Mayor Lisa Crate, the Township Council, and the Brick Recreation Department are delighted to invite local seniors to the enchanting Senior Citizen Prom. This special event, tailored for residents…
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