Jackson Liberty Opens Football Season With Shutout Win

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Liberty opened its football season with a dominant 34-0 victory over Hamilton West on Thursday, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive performance. Quarterback Mason…

September 5, 2024

One Dead, One Critical in Crash Involving Dump Truck in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a commercial dump truck on Cassville Road (County Route 571) on Wednesday,…

September 5, 2024

Monmouth County Launches New Domestic Violence Unit at Prosecutor’s Office

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. The unit…

September 5, 2024

Paterson Cop Named Officer of the Month

PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department has named Detective Brian Culmone as its Officer of the Month for August, recognizing his efforts in recovering a stolen vehicle and assisting in the…

September 5, 2024

Jackson School District Launches Paid After-School Buses, But Some Kids Don’t Have to Pay

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township school board, an independent entity from the township’s municipal government, has announced it will be offering after-school late bussing in 2024, but it will cost you.…

September 5, 2024

Phil Murphy Enters Tri-State Pizza Battle, Dissing Connecticut’s Apizza Hard

The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be real—can either…

September 5, 2024

Brick Township to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Windward Beach Park

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Township of Brick will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at the Angel in Anguish Monument at Windward Beach Park. The event, set…

September 5, 2024

Advocacy Groups Spring into Action After New Jersey Courts Deny Undocumented Worker’s Wage Claim

ELIZABETH, N.J. – A coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and legal aid organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Tuesday, urging the New Jersey Supreme Court to overturn a recent Appellate Division decision…

September 5, 2024

Garfield Woman Charged in Serious Crash Involving Pedestrian

GARFIELD, N.J. – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Ashley Elizabeth Ann Flores, 24, of Garfield, on charges including aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in…

September 5, 2024

Two Charged for Armed Robbery and Shooting in North Jersey

LODI, N.J. – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Jaquil M. Brown, 29, of Paterson, and Shaheem A. Clark, 19, of Elmwood Park, in connection with an armed robbery…

September 5, 2024

Government Records Council Launches New Online OPRA Request Form Portal

TRENTON, N.J. – The Government Records Council (GRC) has introduced a new online portal for the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request form, the agency announced on Wednesday. The portal, now available…

September 5, 2024

Brick Township to Hold 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale This Sunday

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Brick Township’s 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 8, due to weather concerns. More than 350 homes throughout the township are participating in…

September 5, 2024

Rutgers Cancer Institute Appoints New Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Dr. Jonathan H. Sherman, a specialist in neurosurgical oncology, has been named chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute, officials announced on Wednesday. Dr. Sherman will also…

September 5, 2024

American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers

CAMDEN, N.J. – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water, following a settlement with the N.J. Division of Rate…

September 5, 2024

Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website aimed at helping municipalities and developers navigate solar energy projects on landfills and other unusable land. The…

September 5, 2024

New Jersey joins fight against Illinois County gun ban

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 19 states in filing an amicus brief on Wednesday in support…

September 4, 2024

Scooter rider identified in deadly Elizabeth crash

ELIZABETH, N.J. — The Elizabeth Police Department has identified the man killed early Monday while riding a gas-powered scooter in Elizabeth. The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and cooperated…

September 4, 2024

Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder in stabbing attack

FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Labor Day, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday. Police responded to a call…

September 4, 2024

Toms River school teachers, and faculty get pumped up for upcoming year with pep rally

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a lively all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Tuesday. Teachers, custodians, nurses, and other…

September 4, 2024

New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s latest clean-energy endeavor, an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island led by Leading Light Wind, has hit a significant roadblock. The ambitious project, which aims to help the state…

September 4, 2024

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