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.…
Former Eckerd’s store in Forked River hits market for sale on busy Route 9
FORKED RIVER, N.J. – A former Eckerd’s drugstore building along Route 9 in Lacey Township has been listed for sale, offering investors or owner-operators a prime Ocean County retail site with strong…
Corner pizzeria property hits market in Lanoka Harbor for just under $1M
LANOKA HARBOR, N.J. – A fully leased mixed-use retail property on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor has been listed for sale at $999,000, offering investors a 6.22 percent capitalization rate and a…
New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers
TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…
Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…
New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…
Lakewood dad pleads guilty in death of 3-month-old daughter
Lakewood dad admits guilt in death of 3-month-old as prosecutors seek 25 years LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man stood in court Thursday and pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death…
Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated
JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…
Brick Township homeowners sue zoning board over oceanfront height variances
BRICK, N.J. – A pair of Brick Township residents have filed suit against the municipal zoning board, alleging the board unlawfully approved multiple variances allowing a neighboring developer to build an oversized…
Brooklyn developer sues Manchester Township over halted renovation project and disputed demolition order
MANCHESTER, NJ – A Brooklyn-based property owner is suing Manchester Township and its Planning Board after the township abruptly ordered work to stop on two homes it had previously approved for renovation,…
Seaside Heights man sues borough and police department, claims discrimination over service dog
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Beachwood man has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court against the Borough of Seaside Heights, its Police Department, and the mayor, alleging discrimination after what…
Berkeley Township sued after Bayville man injured in street fall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Bayville couple has filed a civil lawsuit against Berkeley Township, alleging negligence in maintaining a residential roadway where the husband was seriously injured after a fall. According…
Man injured at Central Regional graduation seeks approval to file late claim against Berkeley Township, school board
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Stafford Township man who was injured during a high school graduation ceremony in Berkeley Township is seeking court approval to file a late tort claim against the…
Unlicensed driver in deadly double-fatal Toms River crash now faces multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The man accused of driving a BMW that caused a deadly crash on Route 37 last year — killing two people and critically injuring two others — has…
Monmouth County Sheriff Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit for Allegedly Banning Woman from Facebook Page
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Shaun Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, alleging her critical comments on the agency’s official Facebook…
New industrial sublease opens at Marciante Warehouse in Jackson Township, Site of Former Italian American Club
JACKSON, N.J. – A newly built light industrial facility at 17 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive in Jackson Township has become available for sublease, offering up to 13,781 square feet of…
‘Get Rid of the Retard by January’ Jackson Mayor Facing Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township employee has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing township officials, including Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the Township of Jackson of workplace harassment,…
Ocean County structure fire under investigation
Barnegat crews battle structure fire with mutual aid support as investigation begins BARNEGAT, NJ – Firefighters in Barnegat responded to a structure fire Monday night that drew multiple mutual aid companies and…
Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…
Investigators probing Barnegat Township house fire that drew large emergency response
BARNEGAT TWP., N.J. – Authorities are investigating a residential fire that broke out Monday night in Barnegat Township, drawing multiple emergency units to the scene. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…
Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…