Manchester Schools, Police Move to Shared Radio System for Faster Communication
Manchester Township schools and police are now using the same radio system after staff completed training aimed at improving emergency communications.…
Summer Is Setting on Miss Barnegat Light’s Sunset Cruises — Last Rides Are Next Weekend
Miss Barnegat Light's $25 sunset cruises end Sept. 19, leaving three final chances to cruise Barnegat Inlet beneath Old Barney before summer ends.…
La Riva in Barnegat Light Serves Some of LBI’s Best Pizza, but Hurry Before It Closes
La Riva in Barnegat Light serves excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a relaxed LBI atmosphere, but its seasonal closing is approaching fast.…
NJ Transit suspends rail, bus service Monday amid heavy snow
Newark, NJ – Commuter platforms sat empty Monday morning as NJ Transit suspended all rail, bus, and light rail service statewide, citing heavy snow accumulation and safety concerns for riders and employees.…
Blizzard warning continues as New Jersey braces for more snow through Monday night
Mount Holly, NJ – After more than a foot of snow blanketed much of New Jersey, forecasters warned Monday that additional accumulation and strong winds will keep blizzard conditions in place through…
Team USA honors New Jersey’s Johnny Gaudreau after Olympic gold win
Salem Co., NJ – Moments after capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal in 46 years, Team USA turned its celebration into a tribute, carrying the No. 13 jersey of South…
Power outages top 100,000 in New Jersey as blizzard continues to dump snow across region
Trenton, NJ – More than 100,000 New Jersey residents woke up Monday without electricity as a powerful winter storm continued to blanket the state in thick, heavy snow, triggering widespread disruptions and…
Ocean County Commissioners announce new board appointments and reappointments for 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a new round of appointments and reappointments to key county boards, advisory groups, and commissions, ensuring continued representation and leadership…
Traffic safety in Jackson and Lakewood at top of Ocean County commissioner’s list
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a series of traffic safety improvements aimed at reducing congestion and improving roadway safety across several municipalities, including Lakewood, Berkeley,…
Ocean County awards meal delivery contracts, extends plumbing services, and adjusts major construction projects
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved several new bid awards and change orders totaling more than $100,000 during its latest public meeting, covering a range of…
Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…
Tuxedo kitten with thyroid condition seeks forever home through AHS Forked River
FORKED RIVER, NJ – Dressed to impress and full of life, Zuzu, a 7-month-old tuxedo kitten under the care of the Associated Humane Societies Forked River, is melting hearts while waiting for…
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushes for Tax Free Condoms
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate would exempt the sale of condoms from the state’s sales and use tax, placing them alongside prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications,…
Feds nab Philly man accused of sexually threatening Gov. Mikie Sherrill
NEWARK, N.J. – Federal agents have arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of leaving sexually explicit and threatening voicemails for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, in what prosecutors describe as a targeted campaign…
New Jersey Governor Says If You See ICE Agents, Get Your Phone Out and Record Them
Trenton, NJ – Get your phones out, New Jersey! New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling on New Jerseyans to track and monitor ICE agents operating in their neighborhoods, asking them to…
National Weather Service latest prediction is a ‘crippling’ blizzard today for New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a blizzard warning for large portions of coastal and central New Jersey, where forecasters say a potentially historic winter storm…
Wellsley Farms salmon sold in New Jersey recalled over possible Listeria contamination at BJ’s Wholesale Club
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has issued a recall for one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club due to possible contamination…
Blizzard warning issued for New Jersey with 24 inches forecast
Jackson, NJ – A powerful winter system is set to hammer central and southern New Jersey beginning Sunday morning, with forecasters warning of whiteout conditions, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and…
Fire rips through Manchester home, residents escape unharmed
MANCHESTER, NJ – A fast-moving blaze tore through a home on California Drive Friday evening, engulfing a garage and vehicle in flames before firefighters from across Ocean County brought it under control.…
Weekend skating fun returns to Winding River before the blizzard hits
Bundle up, hit the ice, and enjoy the last bit of calm before the storm. TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a major snowstorm expected to roll in Sunday, Toms River Mayor Dan…
Blizzard warning issued for Toms River as major storm approaches
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Toms River and surrounding areas, in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say the…
How a Once Busy Plaza in Jackson Has Changed Forever and Now Sits Eerily Vacant Every Weekend
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Crossing, a retail project built in the early 2000s by land developer Vito Cardinale and Cardinale Enterprises, now sits largely vacant. A few cars remain parked in front…
Brick Township birthday bash returns with family fun and free cake
BRICK, NJ – Brick Township is ready to party this weekend as the annual Brick Birthday Bash returns to celebrate the town’s founding with a free community event full of family activities,…