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.…
Icy conditions expected as Berkeley Township crews work through the night clearing roads
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management is warning residents to expect icy roads Monday morning as plow and salt crews continue working overnight to clear remaining snow.…
New Jersey governor denounces federal agents after Minneapolis shootings at anti-ICE protests
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a sharp condemnation of federal agents following a deadly encounter in Minneapolis that left a Minnesota intensive care nurse, identified as Alex Pretti,…
Power outage affects hundreds on Brick Beaches barrier island
BRICK, NJ – More than 700 residents on the Brick Beaches barrier island are without power Sunday evening as utility crews work to determine the cause of an outage that struck the…
Toms River Regional Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Weather
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Regional Schools announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. According to district officials, all programs, rentals, and…
Jersey Mike’s Faces Backlash as Fans Claim Quality Has Slipped Since Corporate Takeover
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once a proud New Jersey sandwich tradition, Jersey Mike’s Subs is facing mounting criticism from loyal fans who say the brand’s quality has declined since its 2024–2025 corporate…
Jackson School District Will Be Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Snowstorm
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the impact of a snowstorm. The announcement was made Sunday morning…
Red Robin launches new value meals for under $10
BRICK, NJ – Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) is rolling out a new national value menu aimed at budget-conscious diners seeking quality meals without fast-food compromise. Beginning January 26, guests…
Ocean Gate man charged with assault by auto and drug offenses after Lacey Township crash
Lacey Township, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 38-year-old Michael O’Hare Jr. of Ocean Gate has been charged with multiple offenses following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Lacey…
Six Point Document Check Sends Man into Fit of Rage, Breaking Window at Lakewood MVC
Lakewood, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department charged a 57-year-old man from Asbury Park with criminal mischief after he allegedly broke a glass entrance door at the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)…
Virginia teen pleads guilty to attempted murder of New Jersey police officer
Florence Township, NJ – A Virginia teen who attacked several police officers in Burlington County last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and will be sentenced as an adult, authorities announced…
Ocean County shelter seeks home for bonded cats ahead of snowstorm
JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Animal Shelter is spotlighting two cats looking for a forever home as winter weather approaches. Shane, 3, and Ilya, 2, recently arrived from the Atlantic County…
ICE increases enforcement operations across New Jersey, sparking concern and political response
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified enforcement activity across New Jersey this week, with reports of targeted arrests and detentions in multiple communities between January 19…
Toms River woman sentenced to probation for 2022 Manchester crash that killed two men
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 30-year-old Danielle Bowker of Toms River was sentenced to five years of probation for her role in a fatal crash that…
I was a prosecutor: Governor and Attorney General warn against scammers price gouging during snow emergency
New Jersey warns businesses against price gouging as state of emergency declared for winter storm Trenton, NJ – As a major winter storm bears down on New Jersey, Acting Attorney General Jennifer…
NJ Transit to halt statewide train and bus service as severe winter storm moves in
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit announced a full suspension of bus and rail operations Sunday as a powerful storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions across…
New Jersey lowers highway speed limit to 35 mph ahead of major winter storm
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced an emergency travel regulation reducing speed limits to 35 miles per hour on all interstate and state highways starting at 12:01 a.m.…
Toms River man charged in fatal Route 37 crash that killed 76-year-old driver
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 40-year-old man has been charged after a fatal crash in Toms River Friday night that claimed the life of another driver, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…
Jackson Township Mayor Kuhn warns residents to move cars off streets ahead of snowstorm or face towing
JACKSON, NJ – Get your cars off the road before the snow starts or you will be towed. That’s the latest message coming from town hall in Jackson Township. As a major…
Latest Storm Update: Major winter storm set to blanket New Jersey with snow, sleet and ice through Monday
TRENTON, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a significant winter storm alert for New Jersey, forecasting widespread snow, sleet, and ice accumulation across the state from Saturday…
Federal Judge Rules Lakewood Section 8 Tenants Organization Qualifies as Public Housing Agency in Longstanding HUD Dispute
Trenton, NJ — After nearly a decade of litigation, a federal judge has ruled that the Lakewood Tenants Organization (LTO), the nonprofit entity that has administered the Township of Lakewood’s federally funded…