Middletown Mayor Urges JCP&L to Reimburse Residents for Spoiled Food After Extended Outages

Middletown, NJ – As power was restored to most customers following days of storm-related outages, Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said he is pressing JCP&L to compensate residents who lost food and incurred…

From Buttzville to Bargaintown: The Stories Behind New Jersey’s Weirdest Place Names

New Jersey – Every state has a few oddly named towns, but New Jersey may have one of the strangest collections in America. While some names make visitors laugh, many trace their…

New Jersey’s “Glory Hole” Remains One of East Coast’s Top Offshore Fishing Destinations

Located about 40 miles off the New Jersey coast, the Glory Hole is a renowned offshore fishing ground that attracts anglers targeting tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks, and black sea bass each summer. New…

Lakewood Mother Charged After Four Young Children Left in Hot Vehicle at Howell Walmart

Howell Township, NJ – A Lakewood woman has been charged after police said she left four young children unattended inside a vehicle while shopping at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell…

More Than 21,000 JCP&L Customers Remain Without Power Days After New Jersey Storms Began

New Jersey – More than 21,800 customers served by JCP&L remained without power Tuesday after a series of storms and nearly four days of rain caused widespread outages across the utility’s service…

Federal Reserve Report Shows New Jersey’s 86% Housing Price Increase Possibly Linked to Biden Era Immigration Surge

Trenton, NJ – Buying a home in New Jersey has become dramatically more expensive over the past decade, and a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas suggests elevated housing…

Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…

New Traffic Signal Changes, Patterns Across Toms River, Jackson, Lakewood and Manchester

Toms River, NJ – Motorists across Ocean County could soon see changes at several busy intersections as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners prepares to consider eight traffic safety improvement resolutions during…

Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…

Going Green May Have Contributed to Collapsed BJ’s Roof That Collapsed in New Jersey, Some Suggest

Ocean Township, NJ – Could going green in New Jersey have contributed to a structural collapse of a roof at BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey? That’s what some are fearing in…

Security Camera Video Captures Dramatic Roof Collapse at Ocean Township BJ’s During Powerful Storm

Ocean Township, NJ – Security camera footage has captured the dramatic moment a section of the roof collapsed inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, sending debris crashing into the store…

New Jersey Bill to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Raises Electrifying Questions After Devastating Storms

Trenton, NJ – As municipalities across New Jersey continue cleaning up from powerful summer storms that brought flash flooding, damaging winds and widespread tree damage, lawmakers are considering legislation that would phase…

Mexican National Held in Ocean County Jail on Assault Charge with ICE Detainer

Toms River, NJ – A Mexican national is being held at the Ocean County Jail without bail after being charged with assault, according to county inmate records. Jail records identify the inmate…

Mexican National Sentenced to Ocean County Jail on Drunk Driving Conviction

Toms River, NJ – An inmate booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday is serving a sentence following a conviction for driving while intoxicated, according to county inmate records. Jail records…

Watch: Roof Collapse Reported at Ocean Township BJ’s Traps Multiple People; No Injuries

Ocean Township, NJ – Emergency responders from across Monmouth County are on the scene of a reported roof collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township Monday afternoon as specialized rescue…

Imminent Threat Alert Issued for New Jersey: Life-Threatening Danger in Lakewood, Toms River, Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Ocean County and southeastern Monmouth County, urging residents to avoid travel as heavy thunderstorms continue to produce…

Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen, Prevent Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ Event

Wildwood, NJ – The Wildwood Police Department announced it successfully prevented a planned boardwalk “takeover” over the Independence Day weekend after investigators learned of the event through NJ Transit Police. According to…

Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say Gas Prices Will Influence November Vote as Many Blame Global Conflicts

Washington, D.C. – Rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on American voters, with a new national survey finding that two-thirds say fuel costs will likely influence their vote in November. The…

Toms River Summer Concert Series and Fireworks Continues Tuesday with Garden State Radio at Shelter Cove

Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River’s popular Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday evening as Garden State Radio takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach, following one of the biggest…

Pokemon Heist: New Jersey Man Scammed Out of $24,000 Card with Fake Crypto

Evesham Township police say a Philadelphia man used fraudulent cryptocurrency to purchase a rare Pokémon card worth $24,200 during a Facebook Marketplace transaction conducted inside the department’s Safe Exchange Zone. Marlton, NJ…

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