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.…
Federal judge dismisses New Jersey man’s bizarre lawsuit claiming Paramount conspired to stop his marriage to NCIS star
NEWARK, NJ – A New Jersey attorney’s extraordinary lawsuit against Paramount Global and several entertainment executives — alleging a vast conspiracy to prevent him from marrying actress Cote de Pablo, known for…
Domino’s throws Hail Mary with cheap pizza deals ahead of Super Bowl
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Domino’s Pizza is getting an early start on the Super Bowl celebration, rolling out a limited-time “Touchdown Value Meal” that lets fans score large two-topping carryout pizzas for…
ShopRite’s New Manahawkin Store Opening Soon
New ShopRite opening in Manahawkin promises big surprises for early shoppers MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Something big is coming to Route 72 West. For weeks, residents driving through Manahawkin Commons have watched construction…
Jackson councilman says town leaders hid chief of police’s million dollar settlement, but asked him to vote on it
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak is calling out what he describes as a lack of transparency from the township government after being asked to vote on a settlement with…
Bramnick skips key vote on immigrant trust act, codifying New Jersey as a sanctuary state
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Jon Bramnick found himself at the center of political scrutiny after abstaining from a high-profile vote on New Jersey’s “Immigrant Trust Act,” legislation that limits cooperation…
Alex Pretti Would Have Been a Criminal in New Jersey, But Former AG Platkin Calls Him a Hero
TRENTON, NJ – A heated online exchange erupted this week after former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s comments on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti drew sharp criticism over the state’s…
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Tripled Use of Plastic and Created a New Profit Center for Corporate America
TRENTON, NJ – A report from Freedonia Custom Research found that New Jersey’s single-use bag ban, while dramatically cutting the number of disposable bags in circulation, has also driven a sharp rise…
Illegal immigrant with criminal record targets school bus full of children with baseball sized rocks
TRENTON, NJ – A Mexican national living in the United States illegally has been accused of throwing a baseball-sized rock through the window of a moving school bus on the New Jersey…
New Jersey Governor Sherrill Tells Untrained and Lawless ICE Agents to Get Off the Streets
Sherrill slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting, calls agents “untrained and lawless” TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill sharply criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a deadly incident in Minneapolis, calling…
The Hoax is Over: Toms River Mayor Rodrick Speaks Out After Political Petition to Recall Fails
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today spoke publicly for the first time about a failed effort to recall him led by Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant. Brilliant,…
Ocean County shopper bags $12.3M jackpot hours before storm
Snowstorm no match for Ocean County’s $12M lottery win Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Lottery player in Ocean County won a massive $12.3 million Pick-6 jackpot just hours before snow began…
NJDOT lifts emergency 35 mph speed limit on all highways
Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the temporary 35 mile-per-hour speed limit enacted during the weekend storm has been lifted as of noon Monday, January 26. All…
No Collapse at Adventure Crossing Dome — Ice Removal Misreported as Emergency
Jackson, NJ — Confusion briefly spread online Monday morning after a scanner alert and social media posts incorrectly reported that the inflatable Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson had collapsed. The popular…
‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law
Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…
FAA News accuses Jackson officials of paying for ‘revisionist’ coverage to Lakewood media outlets
Jackson, NJ – A report by FAA News is igniting new controversy in Jackson Township’s ongoing political saga, accusing Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein of “paying to mislead” the public…
Toms River MUA to Meet Tuesday; No Plans to End Free Healthcare Packages for One Hour Per Month Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority will meet Tuesday amid ongoing scrutiny of its spending practices, including continued taxpayer-funded health benefits for part-time commissioners. Despite past criticism, the…
Another New Private High School Proposed in Jackson, This Time on Grand Boulevard
Jackson Planning Board to hear proposal for private high school on Grand Boulevard Jackson, NJ – A private high school is being proposed for a quiet residential area along Grand Boulevard, with…
Jackson Planning Board to hear plan for new three story office building and warehouse on Whitesville Road
Jackson, NJ – A proposal to construct a new office and warehouse complex along Whitesville Road is scheduled for review by the Jackson Township Planning Board next month. The application, filed by…
Jackson Planning Board to review one-year extension for Farmingdale Road private school project
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board is set to hear a request for a one-year time extension on a previously approved project that would bring three private high schools to…
Skitching stunt ends in serious injury on Lakewood street, driver charged
Lakewood, NJ – A late-night snow-tubing incident turned dangerous Sunday when a man being pulled on a tube behind a vehicle was struck by another car and seriously injured, authorities said. Emergency…