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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…
Facebook Fact Checking, Censoring New Jerseyeans Critical of Offshore Wind Energy
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues his fight to make offshore wind energy production a reality of the Jersey Shore coastline, he has a new ally in…
Palmieri Throws Perfect Game as Point Boro Extends Unbeaten Streak
Point Pleasant Boro Shuts Out Lacey in Dominant Performance POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Boro softball pitcher Dakota Palmieri has accomplished a feat few in high school softball circles have done. On…
Toms River High School North Student Accepted into Harvard University
Toms River High School North student Katie Culbert has achieved a significant milestone by gaining acceptance to Harvard University. Culbert, known for her accomplishments in both academics and extracurricular activities, including science,…
Jackson Township Signs Deal to Preserve Open Space on Leesville Road
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials have announced that they have closed on a much-anticipated land swap agreement with a private developer after residents and the township felt the existing location would…
Farmingdale Man Ordered to Remain in Jail While Facing Child Kidnapping Charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent court decision, Quamel Benton, a 35-year-old man from Farmingdale, has been ordered to remain in custody at the Burlington County Jail pending trial. The ruling…
Lakewood’s Maggie’s Bar Trashed by Man in Mental Crisis
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department was dispatched to Maggie’s Bar at 145 County Club Drive following a burglary report on Sunday, April 7th. An early morning 911 call alerted authorities…
Play Ball! Jackson Spring Sports Seasons Begin
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – This past weekend, many of Jackson’s sports leagues began their new season on new turf and lighted fields. The project to upgrade the township’s inventory of sports fields…
Suspect Facing Multiple Charges in Jackson Township, NJ Crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Assault by Auto due to his involvement in a…
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high alert. These brazen attacks, according to Jackson…
Solar Eclipse Prompts School Closures, State of Emergency, Anticipation of Bizarre Behavior
TRENTON, NJ – If you haven’t heard, there’s a solar eclipse today, and by all accounts, strange things usually happen during an eclipse. In ancient times, humans didn’t know how to react…
New Jersey Eclipse Forecast: Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies And Warm Temperatures
New Jersey Set for Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be 90% covered in most parts of New Jersey. TRENTON, NJ – Residents of New Jersey are…
Calling All Principals: Ocean County Vo-Tech is Hiring a Principal at Jackson School
JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Jackson Township, NJ, is currently seeking…
Toms River Announces Special Meeting on Police Department Ordinance
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced a special meeting at a special time on Thursday. A meeting will be held inside town hall at 5pm. The special…
Lakewood Businessman Receives Prison Sentence for $10 Million Payroll Tax Evasion
TRENTON, NJ – An Ocean County businessman, Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for not paying more than $10 million in payroll taxes.…
Ocean County Police Blotter: Here’s Who Recently Checked In At The Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Multiple individuals have been arrested and detained in the Ocean County Jail over the past 24 hours, facing various charges. Isai Vladimir Aguilar-Romerio has been charged with hindering…
This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township council meeting. The position was created after…
Year-Long Homeless Struggle for Downtown Toms River Man Ends With Support of Community
Local Community Effort Leads to Permanent Housing for Homeless Individual TRENTON, NJ — In Downtown Toms River, a formerly homeless individual has secured permanent housing, marking a bright turn in their life.…
Popcorn Park Seeking to Expand Animal Welfare Team, Announces Job Openings
FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies, a cornerstone in animal welfare for over a century, is actively recruiting for two pivotal roles at its Forked River facility, which also encompasses…
Karol: The Dog Who Chose Love Over Christmas Toys Still Awaits a Forever Home
LACEY TWP, NJ — Karol, a resilient and affectionate dog, marks her 15th month in a shelter, still hoping for a family to call her own. Known for her unique choice of…
Thieves Steal Cases of New Jersey Lottery Tickets at North Jersey Shop
PARSIPPANY, NJ — In a late-night burglary, unidentified suspects targeted the Village Convenience Store at 109 Route 46 East, making off with a significant haul of lottery scratch-off tickets and cash. The…
Toms River Roads Reopened After Flooding
TOMS RIVER, NJ — After a brief closure due to flooding, police in Toms River have reopened the downtown roads previously deemed impassable. The flooding, which affected Irons Street, Herflicker Boulevard, and…
Elderly Victim in High-Speed Lakewood Crash Identified, Driver Released on Bail Reform
Lakewood Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge Following Fatal Crash LAKEWOOD, NJ — Aryeh Bakst, an 18-year-old resident of Lakewood, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motor vehicle accident resulted in…
Brick Township Alerts Residents to Flood Risks and Parking Alternatives
BRICK, NJ Brick Township Police Department reports minor flooding in residential areas following significant rainfall. Further minor coastal flooding is expected tonight. Citizens in susceptible zones are urged to relocate their vehicles…
Multiple Agencies Investigating Latest String of Home Invasions, Stolen Vehicle, Burglaries in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today confirmed a series of break-ins, robberies, and home invasions in the township overnight. Three new incidents were reported overnight just days…
New Jersey is Moving Forward with Plan to Turn Toms River Superfund Site into Public Park, 200 Acres Development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer cluster into…
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