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.…
Jackson Councilman Chris Pollak Joins Forces With Mayor Kuhn, $2,000 Reward for Missing Man
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak has joined Mayor Jennifer Kuhn in personally funding a $2,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of 22-year-old Rutgers University senior…
Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed Executive Order No. 415, ending the state’s…
Developer behind Adventure Crossing files $120M lawsuit against Jackson Township Council over disputed zoning change
JACKSON, NJ – The developer of the massive Adventure Crossing project off Monmouth Road has filed a major building and zoning lawsuit against the Township of Jackson and its governing council, accusing…
Toms River’s Bey Lea Golf Course launches 2026 discount card program with up to 40% savings
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick encourages residents to take advantage of winter discounts to prepare for their 2026 golf game. Bey Lea Golf Course, operated by Toms River…
Ocean County illegal migrant held without bail on child endangerment and drug-related charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man identified as Genaro Perez-Lozano was taken into custody Thursday and is being held without bail following multiple criminal charges, including child endangerment, possession of…
Waterfront development site on Kettle Creek in Toms River goes under contract for $4.25M
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A prime 3.41-acre waterfront property along Kettle Creek in Toms River’s Silverton section is officially under contract, marking one of the area’s most notable pending land sales in…
$17.75M Mantoloking oceanfront mansion sets new standard for Jersey Shore luxury with a $94,000 per month mortgage
MANTOLOKING, NJ – A newly built oceanfront estate on Ocean Avenue has hit the market for $17.75 million, offering more than 13,000 square feet of living space on one of the largest…
Taxi driver slashed, carjacked by passengers in violent Howell Township attack
Knife-wielding duo steals taxi after slashing driver in face Howell Township, NJ — A 46-year-old taxi driver was violently attacked and carjacked by two passengers late last night in Howell Township, prompting…
Popular grated cheese brands from New Jersey recalled after listeria found
WEST CALDWELL, N.J. – The Ambriola Company has issued a nationwide recall of several grated cheese products sold under multiple brand names after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous foodborne…
Jersey Mike’s named No. 1 franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 ranking
MANASQUAN, N.J. – Jersey Mike’s Subs has been ranked the top franchise in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500 list, marking a major milestone for the New Jersey-based sandwich chain as it continues…
20-year-old charged after alleged inappropriate contact with teen
Lacey Township man charged with child exploitation offenses following multi-agency investigation Lacey Township, NJ — A 20-year-old Lacey Township resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged…
Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…
NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…
New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…
New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…
Walmart parking lot chase ends with Toms River man headed to state prison for five years
Toms River man gets 5 years in prison after gun found in crashed van and cocaine case near Walmart TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who prosecutors say was found…
Suspended driver hits scooter in NJ and drags rider under pickup
Toms River man charged after electric scooter rider dragged in DUI crash BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Toms River man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed a pickup truck…
Mayor Crate Limits Brick Affordable Housing Demands to Just 106 Units
BRICK, N.J. – As towns like nearby Jackson Township settled for over 1,000 units of affordable housing, Brick Mayor Lisa Crate, like Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick pushed back hard against the…
Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …
Former Trainside Warehouse site in South Toms River hits the market for redevelopment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The longtime Route 9 property once home to the Trainside Warehouse and later an indoor flea market and sports complex is back on the market, with new plans…