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…
Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…
Brick police warn of rising deer dangers and fall road hazards
BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township are urging motorists to take extra precautions this fall as seasonal road conditions and wildlife activity heighten the risk of crashes. The department issued a…
Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools
NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…
Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County
Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…
Toms River cop pleads guilty to breaking into Berkeley Township home off duty
Off-duty Toms River cop pleads guilty after smashing into home and assault in late-night incident Toms River, NJ — A former Toms River police officer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after…
Driver pleads guilty after high-speed rampage through Brick Township
Hackensack man pleads guilty to high-speed police chase in Brick Township BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Hackensack man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Brick Township in 2021 has…
Expecting Toms River couple wins $3 million lottery jackpot just months after $1M prize
Ocean County couple wins $3M lottery prize months after $1M jackpot in same county TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey couple who already beat the odds once is defying all probability again…
Toms River gas station hits jackpot twice in 3 days
Fischer Bay Exxon hits lottery hot streak with second top prize in three days TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River gas station appears to be on a remarkable run of lottery…
Man held on multiple child endangerment and firearms charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held at the Ocean County Jail after his arrest on multiple child endangerment, aggravated assault, and weapons-related charges, according to inmate records…
CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states
TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…
Berkeley Township man accused of setting multiple fires inside home
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 70-year-old man was charged after investigators determined three separate fires inside his home were intentionally set. Authorities say George DiPierro was arrested Saturday afternoon after emergency crews…
Volunteers turn out for final ‘Pick Up Brick’ cleanup of the year at Sawmill Tract
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 60 volunteers gathered Saturday morning for the final “Pick Up Brick” cleanup of the year, tackling litter and debris along the trails of the Sawmill Tract.…
Study shows negative impact of offshore wind farms on whales and other marine mammals
PROVINCETOWN, MA – Beneath the rolling Atlantic, a silent crisis brews as the hammering sounds of offshore wind farm construction clash with the delicate acoustic world of the North Atlantic right whale.…
Brick Teen Center revs up for first-ever Mario Kart tournament
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Brick Township Teen Center is shifting into high gear with its first Mario Kart Tournament, inviting local students in grades 6 through 12 to put their racing…
Brick Township welcomes two new special law enforcement officers to the force
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers joined the ranks of the Brick Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony led by Chief David Forrester and Mayor…
As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…
Largest Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey Dead in the Water Crushing Murphy’s Wind Farm Dreams
Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…
New Jersey braces for lottery mania as Mega Millions nears $1B
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $980M as Powerball climbs past $500M TRENTON, NJ — Dreams of billion-dollar riches are alive again as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to $980 million heading into…
Holland Ridge Farms blooms with holiday brilliance in U-Pick Tulips Winter Wonderland
CREAM RIDGE, NJ – Holland Ridge Farms transforms into a glowing holiday walkthrough from November 21 through January 4, 2026, featuring millions of lights, 50,000 illuminated tulips, and interactive displays across its…
Brick Township police honor veterans at annual ceremony and community breakfast
BRICK, NJ – Members of the Brick Township Police Department joined residents Monday to honor local military veterans during the township’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, paying tribute to those who have served…
