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.…
New Jersey bill would shield handwritten signatures from public record exposure
TRENTON, NJ – Handwritten signatures could soon be off-limits for public posting under a new measure introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly, aiming to close a growing privacy loophole in the…
NJ bill would give first responders priority for affordable housing
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s police officers, firefighters, and EMTs could soon move to the front of the line for affordable housing under new legislation introduced in the state Assembly. Assemblywoman Carol…
Lakewood man sentenced in Ocean County for drunk driving
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man has been jailed following a conviction for driving under the influence, according to records released by county correctional authorities. Officials identified the inmate as…
New Jersey senator moves to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ by big retailers
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate aims to stop companies from secretly using consumers’ personal data to determine how much they pay for goods…
Ocean County man with ICE detainer held without bail in violent domestic assault case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail following his arrest on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic assault incident, according to county inmate records. Authorities…
Berkeley Township man admits to armed assault and robbery charges
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 23-year-old Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and robbery in connection with two separate armed incidents that occurred nearly a year apart, Ocean County…
Fin whale found dead off Barnegat Light beach
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A 50-foot male fin whale washed ashore Friday afternoon in Barnegat Light, drawing a coordinated response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and local officials as crews worked…
Manchester garage fire made worse by burning oxygen tanks, fire department says
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fast-moving blaze ripped through a garage and into a home Friday evening in the Cedar Glen Lakes section of Manchester Township, sending multiple fire companies racing to…
Jackson shelter dog passes tests but still waits
Black lab mix Thor still waiting at Jackson shelter as rescue seeks foster JACKSON, NJ – A five-year-old lab mix named Thor has spent weeks at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility,…
How much snow is New Jersey getting this weekend and when – Latest National Weather Service forecast
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for nearly all of New Jersey as forecasters warn of a powerful system expected to dump heavy snow…
Jackson man indicted in deadly apartment complex shooting
Ocean County grand jury indicts man in death of 28 year old woman JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 30-year-old Jackson Township man has been indicted on murder and weapons charges in the…
New Jersey pushes historic voter empowerment act to fight discrimination at the ballot box
TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping proposal in the New Jersey Legislature could reshape the state’s voting landscape for decades. Assembly Bill No. 1715, introduced by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and backed by more…
Watch: Hero cops catch man leaping from burning building in deadly Mananahawkin house fire
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A dramatic rescue unfolded during a devastating fire in Stafford Township on February 13, when police officers caught a man who jumped from a second-story balcony to escape…
Overturned dump truck, Parkway crash slow Friday morning commute across New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – Friday’s morning rush across New Jersey brought major traffic disruptions, with several serious incidents affecting key highways and a pair of full parking closures at New York’s JFK Airport.…
Jackson to pass new porta-potty ordinance
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has approved Ordinance No. 2026-05, creating a new chapter of municipal code regulating the placement, permitting, and maintenance of portable toilets across the township. The…
New Jersey Democrats unveil provocatively named ‘F.U.C.K. I.C.E. Act’ targeting federal immigration enforcement
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have introduced a sweeping and deliberately bold-named proposal—the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered (F.U.C.K. I.C.E.) Act”—aimed at curbing what they describe…
Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl from Atlantic County
Pleasantville, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since February 14. According to the Pleasantville Police Department, Brisa Sanchez-Perez was last…
New Jersey bill to allow cops to carry EpiPens advances in senate
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey cops can carry life saving Narcan for drug overdose victims, but they are not legally authorized to carry life saving allergy medication known as EpiPens. That could…
Jackson man indicted for murder of NBA star Naz Reid’s sister
Jackson Township, NJ – A 30-year-old Jackson Township man has been indicted by an Ocean County grand jury for the fatal shooting of Toraya Reid, the sister of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz…
Toms River mayor doubles down on ‘biased’ Asbury Park Press reporter
Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick is again accusing the Asbury Park Press and reporter Jean Mikle of publishing “biased, misleading, and inaccurate” stories about his administration, calling their coverage…