Philadelphia Driver in Lacey Head-On Crash Possibly Drunk and High, Police Say
A head-on collision involving a Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4 left two people seriously injured along Route 539 in Lacey Township.…
ICE Arrests New Jersey-Licensed Illegal Truck Driver During New Hampshire Inspection Operation
ICE officers arrested New Jersey-based truck driver Satvir Singh during a targeted commercial vehicle operation in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
Wanted Toms River man detained after erratic overnight incident at Wall Township Wawa
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A middle-of-the-night police response to a disturbance at a Wawa convenience store led to the arrest of a wanted man from Toms River after officers determined he was…
Toms River man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation offenses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man will spend the next decade behind bars after admitting to distributing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…
New Jersey unveils new portal to report ICE agents statewide
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey residents now have a direct line to the state’s top law enforcement office to report alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents. The Office of the Attorney General…
Site of once-loved Jackson seafood restaurant to become mikvah for “pioneer” families
JACKSON, NJ – A familiar Jackson Township landmark is preparing for a dramatic transformation that reflects the community’s shifting identity. The former Lighthouse Restaurant, once a popular seafood and steakhouse located at…
Ordinance to Curb Out of Control Street Parking at Jackson House of Worship Allegedly Operating Without Certificate of Occupancy
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council voted this week to advance Ordinance 2026-04, establishing new no-parking zones along the south side of Lehigh Boulevard and the eastern side of Adelphi Drive,…
New Tim Hortons opens in Brick with ribbon-cutting celebration
BRICK, NJ – Brick Township officials joined local business owners last month to officially welcome Tim Hortons to the community with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the coffee chain’s newest location at 1…
Brick Township celebrates 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduates at Veterans Memorial School
BRICK, NJ – Dozens of proud fifth graders at Veterans Memorial Elementary School celebrated their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program this week, marking a milestone in Brick Township’s continued effort to promote…
Jackson officials accused of spinning court ‘win’ that never actually happened
JACKSON, NJ – When even Lakewood media outlets can’t backup a lie pushed by Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Council President Mordechai Burnstein, things must be bad. While the official township…
Backyard Porta-Potty Ordinance Advances in Jackson, Allowing Non-Construction Use Permitting
JACKSON, NJ – If you take a look around Jackson, mostly in the summer, you will see many backyards with outdoor porta-potties. The presence of these port-a-potties usually coincides with advertised pool…
Berkeley Township man charged in Toms River gym arson
Berkeley Township man charged after arson fire at Toms River gym Toms River, NJ – A predawn fire outside a Route 37 fitness center led to criminal charges after investigators determined the…
Owners of two NJ nursing homes accused of diverting $92M in Medicaid funds
TRENTON, NJ – A shocking state investigation has uncovered what officials call an “egregious and deliberate” scheme in which the owners of two South Jersey nursing homes allegedly siphoned tens of millions…
Lakewood school bus firms among 16 statewide cited for missing safety paperwork
TRENTON, NJ – Several Lakewood-based school transportation companies were among 16 operators across New Jersey cited by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for failing to submit mandatory safety documentation before…
Jackson Township Sued After Code Enforcement Officer Strikes Bicyclist Then Flees Scene
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man injured in a 2023 crash involving a township vehicle has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Jackson, its Code Enforcement Department, and GEICO…
Jackson LLC landowner awarded $135,000 in lawsuit over proposed South Hope Chapel Road roundabout
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small portion of a corner property in Jackson just a few hundred square feet in size is fetching a huge sum of money from Ocean County after…
Brick Township home sales surge as waterfront and luxury deals near $1 million
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s real estate market has kicked off February with a mix of high-end waterfront closings and steady mid-range activity, underscoring strong buyer confidence along Ocean County’s northern…
Jackson home sales soar as luxury listings top $1.5 million
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township’s real estate market surged through early February, posting a wave of closed sales across all price ranges — from entry-level condominiums under $150,000 to sprawling estates exceeding…
Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office
LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a move that stunned local advocates and education leaders, Governor Phil Murphy allowed a bill to die by pocket veto on his last day in office—legislation that would…
Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit
JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…
Court clears way for massive 37.9 acre private school campus on East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – The residents of Jackson who fought to preserve the quiet charm of their suburban neighborhood have been handed a defeat in the courtroom this week. After years of legal…
Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…