Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday
Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…
Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure
New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…
NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency
TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…
Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…
Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…
Whre’s the Beef? Wendy’s portions spark outrage as New York area customers accuse chain of shrinkflation
NEW YORK, NY – From Lower Manhattan to Washington Heights, Wendy’s customers are calling foul on what they describe as shrinking burgers, smaller nuggets, and full-price meals that don’t fill them up.…
Scratch-off in Barnegat nails $400K jackpot
Ocean County player hits $400K top prize in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off Barnegat, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa in Barnegat made an Ocean County player $400,000 richer…
Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…
Brick police warn of ‘Grinch season’ as porch thefts rise with holiday deliveries
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As packages pile up on doorsteps this holiday season, police in Brick Township are reminding residents to stay alert for porch pirates hoping to steal their festive deliveries.…
Bill moves forward to ensure proper burials for unclaimed veterans as Legion uncovers forgotten graves
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bipartisan measure Monday to guarantee that unclaimed veteran cremains receive the dignified burials they deserve, even as an American Legion post in Monmouth County…
Seaside Park police welcome ‘Officer Jingles’ for holiday toy drive
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park Police Department is getting into the holiday spirit with the arrival of a special seasonal recruit known as Officer Jingles, who joins the force from…
Lottery ticket delivers six-figure win in Toms River
Ocean County shopper scores $131K Fast Play jackpot from $5 ticket Toms River, NJ – A spur-of-the-moment play turned into a six-figure windfall for an Ocean County resident who hit $131,917 in…
Cold-stunned sea turtle rescued from bay in Beach Haven
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – A green sea turtle found floating motionless near Queen City Marina was rescued Saturday afternoon after being spotted in the chilly bay waters, according to the Marine Mammal…
Police ask for help identifying woman found wandering on Pelican Island
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman found walking in the Pelican Island section of Toms River on Saturday. Police said the unidentified woman…
Council Pulls Plug on Troubled Seaside Condo Project with Ties to Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – After years of delays, warnings, and unmet deadlines, Seaside Heights officials have scrapped a long-promised redevelopment deal for a 10-story mixed-use tower once touted as the centerpiece of…
Downtown Toms River set to sparkle at annual Christmas tree lighting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The heart of downtown Toms River will glow this Friday as residents gather for the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to…
Traffic in Lakewood a Mess Today After Downed Pole Shuts Down Route 9 Downtown
LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. – Traffic in and out of Lakewood is usually pretty congested, but today, it’s a worst case scenario. A downed utility pole and wires have forced the closure of…
RWJBarnabas Health delivers over 37 tons of produce and thousands of turkeys to feed New Jersey families
NEWARK, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health has launched its annual holiday giving campaign, distributing more than 37.6 tons of fresh produce and 4,175 turkeys across New Jersey to help combat food insecurity. The…
Ocean County man jailed on aggravated assault charge in domestic case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man identified as Batuhan Ozturk was taken into custody Sunday in Ocean County and charged with aggravated assault for allegedly strangling a domestic violence victim. Charge involves…
Ocean County man held without bail after stalking and theft charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man identified as Rafael Brito Ozoria was booked Monday in Ocean County on multiple charges, including stalking, theft by unlawful taking, and alarming conduct. According to court…
Lakewood man charged with setting three fires, including house blaze
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson and two counts of arson after investigators linked him to three separate fires reported late Saturday night, authorities announced. Ocean…
