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…
County Officials Confirm Department of Justice Data Breach Warnings Affecting Residents
Ocean County Residents Notified of Data Breach Involvement TOMS RIVER, NJ — At least 17 residents of Ocean County have been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that their personal…
Jackson Police Department Celebrates Retirement of Veteran Telecommunicator
JACKSON, MS—The Jackson Police Department recently celebrated the retirement of Telecommunicator Rose Hendrickson, who served the department with distinction for 25 years. Hendrickson, known for her poise and efficiency, spent the majority…
Educators, School Leaders United Against Phil Murphy’s Draconian School Funding Massacre
By Jennifer Peacock, NJ Senate Republicans TRENTON, N.J. – Facing more than $105 million in state aid cuts under Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal, superintendents and school officials across New Jersey are supporting…
Downed Utility Pole Shuts Down Eastbound Lanes in Toms River on Route 571
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A utility pole has fallen across Ridgeway Road (Route 571), leading to the closure of all eastbound lanes near the Boy Scouts building. Traffic is being rerouted to…
Lakewood-Based Kars4Kids Wins Trademark Lawsuit
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Kars4Kids in Trademark Dispute NEWARK, NJ — National nonprofit Kars4Kids secured a victory in the Third Circuit Court yesterday, ending a lengthy trademark dispute against America…
Toms River Police Remove Squatters from Condemned Home
Toms River Condemned Property Incident: Trespassing Warning Issued TOMS RIVER, NJ — Multiple individuals were discovered at a condemned residence in Toms River. They claimed to be friends with someone who informed…
Murphy Adminstration Tells Shore School Districts to Cut Sports Programs
TRENTON, NJ – Weeks after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told local school districts to start shutting down and selling off their schools to make ends meet, the Department of Education had…
Will New Jersey Ever See Gasoline Under $3 Again?
The Prospect of Sub-$3 Gasoline: A Glimmer or Gone for Good? TRENTON, NJ – As gas prices fluctuate across the United States, motorists and economists alike wonder whether the days of sub-$3…
Phil Murphy Says Shut Down New Jersey Schools Instead of Funding Them
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Ocean County school districts are being hit hard by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s flawed S2 funding formula, which froze funding for services such as ESL programs and school transportation…
Seaside Heights Voters Reject Toms River Regional School District Merger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A vote to merge the Seaside Heights school district with the Toms River Regional School District ended with a defeat for Toms River voters who overwhelmingly voted in…
New Jersey Bill to Lower Requirements for School Bus Drivers Passes Unanimously
New Legislation Eases Requirements for Type S School Bus Drivers in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee recently advanced Assembly Bill No. 2180, incorporating committee amendments that would allow…
Traffic Alert: Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 35 in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police are currently managing a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 35 and Warren Avenue. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the…
Spring Just got Real as Rita’s Rolls Out A New Coffee Flavored Oreo Custard
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice brand, has announced a thrilling new collaboration with OREO, America’s Favorite Cookie. This partnership introduces two new…
Search Underway for Missing Senior in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 76-year-old Elaine Bragg, who has been missing since April 14, 2024. Bragg was last seen in the…
Monsey Pizzeria To Open In Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, Destino’s Pizzeria in Jackson Township announced it was closing, intending to open elsewhere in the future. This week, we learned that a Monsey-based pizzeria is taking…
Remember Chess King in the Ocean County Mall? Here’s What Really Happened
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Chess King, a once-popular clothing store in the 80s with a location at Ocean County Mall, has a rich history. Established in 1968 by the Melville Corporation, the…
Hit and Run Driver Caught on Video in Jackson, Arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—A dashboard camera captured a hit-and-run crash by an erratic driver in Jackson Township. The video, published by the Lakewood Scoop, shows a reckless driver narrowly miss a vehicle before…
Yankee Stadium Bus Trip Planned by Brick Rotary
BRICK, NJ — The Rotary Club of Brick Township is hosting a bus trip to Yankee Stadium on Sunday, May 19. The package, priced at $170 per person, includes round-trip transportation and…
Brick Church Opens Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday
BRICK, NJ — The Osbornville Baptist Church, located at 366 Drum Point Road, has announced the opening of its soup kitchen. The service is available every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00…
Barnegat Drug Queen Ran Meth Trafficking Operation Down the Shore
BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, was…
Clean Ocean Action to Sweep Brick Beaches This Weekend
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Environmental Commission and the Pick Up Brick Program are set to join Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 9:00 AM…
Brick Township Celebrates Championship Bowling Team
BRICK, NJ — Mayor Lisa Crate declared Wednesday, April 10 as “Brick Memorial High School Girls Bowling Team Day” at a recent Council meeting. This special recognition celebrates the team’s triumph in…
Toms River Car Crash Ends in Assault
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River woman was charged with assault after getting into an argument with her girlfriend over a town truck service call, according to the Toms River Police…
Stafford Township Police Address Unsubstantiated Bomb Threat at Local High School
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 11, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a potential bomb threat at Southern Regional High School. The threat was reported to authorities at approximately…
New Jersey Wrap-Up: Christie Makes Visit to Jersey Shore, Another Earthquake Reported, Another Dead Whale
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Aftershocks from this week’s New Jersey earthquake were reported across New Jersey Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 quake was reported at 10:22…
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