SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After Reported Assault at Jackson Township Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A reported assault in Jackson Township escalated into a SWAT response after police said a man barricaded himself inside a Neal Street home, prompting a large law enforcement…
Rainy Saturday at the Jersey Shore Expected to Give Way to Drier Weather Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Jersey Shore on Saturday before conditions improve Sunday with cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Jersey Shore, NJ – A wet Saturday is in store for…
Toms River 12U Softball All-Stars Capture District 18 Championship, Advance to Sectionals
The Toms River 12U Little League Softball All-Stars claimed the New Jersey District 18 title with back-to-back shutout victories over Brick, earning a spot in the sectional tournament. Toms River, NJ –…
Marine Veteran Walking Across America for Mental Health Awareness Passes Through Brick Township
Marine veteran Nick Beadles received an escort from Brick Township police as he continued his cross-country walk to raise awareness about mental health and support veterans, first responders, and others facing life’s…
New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms
State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Unveils 2026 Street Paving Plan Covering More Than 40 Roads
Toms River officials say more than 40 streets will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5 million paving program that the township says will be completed without increasing the local…
Brick MUA Employees Raise Concerns After Board Approves New Health Insurance Plan
Employees of the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority say they were not notified before the board approved a new health insurance plan that they believe will reduce benefits and increase uncertainty about medical…
Free Children’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach
Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach Thursday evening as Toms River launches its summer children’s concert series with a free performance by popular family entertainer Mr. Ray. Toms River will kick…
Jackson’s Embattled Interim Mayor Files Papers to Run for Full Term in 2026
Jackson Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Files to Run for Full Term in November Election Jackson, NJ — Jackson Township’s interim mayor has taken the next step toward keeping the town’s top elected…
New Jersey Presses for Federal Detention Inspections While State Prison Reports Have Largely Gone Unpublished Since 2022
As state officials intensify demands to inspect Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, New Jersey has not publicly posted routine state prison inspection reports on its corrections oversight website since 2022. New…
Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern
Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…
Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
Travel Warning Issued Today: Work from Home If You Can, It’s Futbol Time in New Jersey
Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT are urging commuters to work remotely Thursday as the evening rush coincides with World Cup travel to MetLife Stadium, where Ecuador and Germany are scheduled to…
Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat
Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…
Pennsylvania Woman Sues Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Over Fall Near Shore Attraction
A Pennsylvania woman claims a hazardous sidewalk condition near Jenkinson’s Boardwalk caused a fall that left her with severe and permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed in Ocean County. A visitor…
Seaside Heights Sued After Man Claims Boardwalk Hole Caused Serious Fall
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against Seaside Heights, alleging a dangerous condition on the borough’s boardwalk caused him to trip, fall, and suffer permanent injuries. The Borough of Seaside…
NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests
A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…
Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer
Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…
New Egypt High School, Plumsted School District Sued Over Alleged Student Assault
A lawsuit filed in Ocean County claims a New Egypt High School student suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by another student despite alleged prior threats and warnings. A civil lawsuit filed…
South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township
A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…
Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations
From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…
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