Man Found Dead on the Beach at the Jersey Shore

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – Wildwood Crest Police Department responded to a medical emergency on Tuesday morning involving an unconscious and unresponsive male at the beach near Myrtle Road. At approximately 6:20 a.m.,…

July 3, 2024

Brick Township Man Charged After Police Find Lewd Pictures of Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Robert Lasher, 71, of Brick Township, was charged with Possession of Child Imagery on Tuesday. The investigation was initiated by…

July 3, 2024

New Jersey State Trooper Thought She Was 14, She Was An Undercover Cop

BRICK, NJ – A New Jersey State Police Trooper has been charged with attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and obtain sexually graphic images from a child, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor…

July 3, 2024

Woman Found Dead in Her Perth Amboy Home, Police Investigating Murder

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Authorities are actively investigating a homicide in Perth Amboy, as confirmed by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. The investigation began following…

July 3, 2024

Sirens Wail At New Jersey Nuclear Plants, It Was Just a Test, Officials Confirm

LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ — Yesterday’s activation of the siren system at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations was a routine test, not a cause for alarm. The test occurred…

July 3, 2024

Jackson To Celebrate Military Appreciation Day

JACKSON, NJ—A Military Appreciation Day event will take place at 401 Bartley Road on Saturday, August 3, at 12 p.m. The event is organized by the Jackson Police Department, Knights of Columbus,…

July 3, 2024

Wall Police Make Multiple DWI, DUI Arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Wall Township Police Department reported several incidents involving driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession over the past week, resulting in multiple arrests across various locations in the township.…

July 3, 2024

Pickleball is Coming To Jackson: Township Receives $70,000 Senior Recreation Grant

Jackson Township has applied for and received a $70,000 Local Recreational Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $70,000. According to the state, the grant can be…

July 3, 2024

Live Music at Johnson Park Kicks Off Fourth Of July Holiday

Jackson, NJ — The Fourth of July celebration starts early in Jackson with a Wednesday night live concert at Johnson Park. On Wednesday, the Shore Syde Band will grace the stage at…

July 3, 2024

Water Quality Advisories Issued for Five Jersey Shore Beaches for High Fecal Counts

TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health has issued water quality advisories for five beaches along the Jersey Shore due to elevated levels of bacteria. The advisories impact beaches in Atlantic and…

July 3, 2024

Parkway Repaired After Road Buckled Wednesday, Causing Traffic Jam

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Traffic on the Garden State Parkway is back to normal after the road buckled and stopped traffic Wednesday afternoon. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority reported repairs to the section of…

July 3, 2024

Two New Boating Rules Every Boater in New Jersey Needs to Know

New Boating Regulations in New Jersey for 2024 Season TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau has announced two significant updates to the state’s boating regulations for the upcoming 2024…

July 3, 2024

No Toms River, Bob’s Discount Furniture Is Not Going Out of Businesss

Confusion Arises as Bob’s Stores Closes, Not Bob’s Discount Furniture TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Recent announcements have caused considerable confusion among residents of Toms River, with many mistakenly believing Bob’s Discount Furniture…

July 2, 2024

RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across the state.…

July 2, 2024

JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a transmission substation in Morristown. The project is…

July 2, 2024

World’s Largest ScreenX Auditorium to Open in New Jersey

RUTHERFORD, N.J. — B&B Theatres announced today the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge cinema and entertainment venue at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This facility will feature the world’s largest…

July 2, 2024

The Best 10 Arcades on The Boardwalk At The Jersey Shore in 2024

Top 10 Arcades to Visit on the Jersey Shore Boardwalk JERSEY SHORE, N.J. — For gamers and families seeking summer fun, the Jersey Shore boardwalks offer some of the best arcade experiences…

July 2, 2024

Brick Township SummerFest Kicks Off with Super Trans Am Concert and Fireworks

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ—The much-anticipated Brick Township SummerFest Concert Series, presented by Pine Belt Cars, is set to commence this Thursday, July 4, at Windward Beach Park. The opening night will feature a…

July 2, 2024

New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates

NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Fadi…

July 2, 2024

West Long Branch Firefighter Faces Charges for Record Tampering

Freehold, NJ – A firefighter from West Long Branch has been charged with multiple criminal offenses related to the falsification and destruction of official records, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

July 2, 2024

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