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.…
Massive new Jackson warehouse opens doors for tenants near I-195
JACKSON, NJ – A newly constructed industrial giant has officially hit the market in Jackson, offering more than 150,000 square feet of premium distribution space and setting a new standard for logistics…
Bomb threat and evacuation at Lakewood university traced to Monmouth County
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A bomb threat was made against Georgian Court University in Lakewood earlier this week. A juvenile from Monmouth County has been charged after allegedly calling in a false bomb…
Cyber tip uncovers disturbing allegations in Ocean County
Barnegat Township man charged in child sexual abuse material investigation Barnegat Township, NJ – A cyber tip received by national authorities has led to criminal charges against a Barnegat Township man accused…
Man held without bail after getting caught with lewd images of young children
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A man residing in Ocean County is being held without bail at this time after authorities charged him with multiple counts of child endangerment involving the alleged possession…
Piscataway man admits to cocaine sales in Ocean County
Piscataway man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A drug investigation spanning multiple agencies and municipalities has ended with a guilty plea from a Piscataway man…
Deadly Toms River crash sends driver to jail
Toms River man jailed pending trial in fatal crash that killed 76 year old Toms River, NJ – A deadly January crash on a Toms River roadway has now landed a local…
Icy snow storm uncovers 136-year-old shipwreck hidden beneath the Jersey Shore sands
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – Powerful winter storms that battered the Jersey Shore with wind, rough surf, and freezing temperatures have revealed a long-buried piece of maritime history beneath the sand…
Veteran firefighter lost in Camden marina ice tragedy
CAMDEN, NJ – A veteran firefighter with decades of service died Thursday after plunging through ice and becoming trapped beneath the water at a marina along the Camden Waterfront, city officials confirmed.…
Jersey Shore harbor seal continues battle with lung parasites after Bradley Beach stranding
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A male harbor seal rescued last week in Bradley Beach remains in guarded condition as veterinarians continue intensive treatment for severe lung parasites and multiple medical issues, the…
Overturned crash shuts down Bay Head intersection, sends victims to hospital
BAY HEAD, NJ – A two-vehicle crash that left one car overturned shut down a busy Bay Head intersection late Wednesday morning, drawing a multi-agency emergency response. The collision happened around 11:30…
Nobody Asked For It, But McDonald’s Drops Caviar McNuggets Ahead of Valentine’s Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As McDonald’s is raising prices on its once regularly value packed meals, it’s adding a menu item that reflects its new fine-dining like costs. Caviar Chicken McNuggests. It’s…
Single and alone on Valentine’s Day? Wendy’s has a solution for you
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Are you alone and single this year? Have no fear, your local Wendy’s restaurant will be your wingman this Valentine’s Day. Wendy’s is marking Singles Awareness Day with…
Tree crash sends Berkeley driver airlifted to trauma center
Driver airlifted after car slams into trees in Berkeley crash Berkeley Township, NJ – A quiet stretch of roadway turned into an emergency scene when a single vehicle left the road and…
Intoxicated shopper accused of stealing groceries from Berkeley ShopRite
ShopRite run ends with arrest in Berkeley Berkeley Township, NJ – A routine grocery stop at a Route 9 ShopRite ended with a hospital visit and criminal charges after a woman was…
NJ bill would require drug evaluations after all fatal crashes
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would mandate drug evaluations for any driver involved in a fatal crash, expanding the state’s implied consent law beyond alcohol testing.…
NJ bill bans Green Acres funding for artificial turf fields
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would bar the use of state Green Acres funds for any project involving artificial turf, citing environmental and health risks tied…
NJ bill makes financial aid form a permanent graduation requirement whether you need it or not
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey high school students would be permanently required to complete a financial aid application before graduation under a new bill amending a 2023 state law. The legislation removes…
NJ lawmakers push to make daylight saving time permanent
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey could soon join a growing list of states pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing the clocks. A new bill, introduced…
New Jersey Wants to Ban Smoking on Boardwalks, Beaches, Amusement Parks and Cemeteries
TRENTON, N.J. – Smoking could soon be outlawed in nearly all public outdoor areas across New Jersey under a new proposal that expands the state’s landmark Smoke-Free Air Act. Senate Bill S1563,…
Early-morning blaze guts 17th Avenue home in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A quiet neighborhood on 17th Avenue erupted into chaos early Wednesday morning when a fast-moving fire tore through a residence, sending thick smoke into the night sky and…