Toms River recall ‘hoax’ collapses as petition drive fizzles and fails
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The highly hyped effort to recall Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has come to an abrupt end after the petition committee, …
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New Jersey Gearing Up To Be The Next Battlefield Against ICE
ICE raids ignite statewide clash as Gov. Sherrill urges residents to resist HOBOKEN, N.J. – Immigration and Customs Enforcement has intensified operations across New Jersey, …
Woman accused of torching home and fleeing police on LBI
Pennsylvania woman indicted on arson and eluding charges after Shore fire injures firefighter Surf City, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an …
Keansburg man indicted in brutal Seaside Heights murder
Keansburg man indicted for murder in Seaside Heights motel death Seaside Heights, NJ – A Keansburg man has been indicted on a murder charge after …
Prank pizza order turns heartwarming as fooled Jersey shop feeds community, first responders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A family-owned pizzeria turned an unfortunate prank into a community celebration Sunday after a large fake delivery order left them with …
Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among …
Litter of Capybara Pups Born at the Jersey Shore
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — The Cape May County Zoo is celebrating the arrival of five new capybara pups born to Marigold, one of …
Count Basie Center, Monmouth County Tourism Announce First Artists for ParkStage Summer 2026 Series
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in partnership with Monmouth County Tourism, has announced the first three performers scheduled to take …
Monmouth County Promotes 2026 Free Tire Pick-Up Program to Combat Mosquitoes
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is urging residents to participate in the county’s 2026 Tire Pick-Up Program, a free seasonal …
Commissioner Ellenbogen Opposes New Water Rates
TOMS RIVER — Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen is voicing strong opposition to a proposed water and wastewater rate increase sought by New Jersey American …
Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has …
Mystery Ocean County College alum questioned in DOJ probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s jail death
NEW YORK — A previously unidentified former Ocean County College student and Navy veteran was questioned by federal investigators as part of the Justice Department’s …
Judge blocks ICE from detaining Haitian man protected under federal TPS order
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has ruled that immigration authorities cannot detain a Haitian national who holds Temporary Protected Status (TPS), finding his recent …
Judge rejects Mountain Creek’s bid to toss ski injury lawsuit
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has denied a bid by Mountain Creek Resort to throw out a negligence lawsuit brought by a skier who …
Lawsuit After Breach of Patient Information at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine Gets Green Light from Judge
TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a third-party complaint stemming from a ransomware attack on a New Jersey medical provider …
Judge refuses to toss defamation suit over ‘Bullyville’ social media attacks
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by New Jersey attorney Patrick Trainor against Texas-based online personality James …
New Jersey judge rejects bid to void Jaguar timing chain class settlement
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has denied Adam McKinney’s attempt to reopen the Jaguar Land Rover timing chain class action, rejecting his motion for …
Air Force puts Brick Memorial JROTC on probation after instructor funding cut
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Air Force has placed Brick Memorial High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program on probation after …
Classic blue and yellow New Jersey license plates set comeback push
Trenton, NJ – A long-dormant slice of New Jersey road history could soon return to highways under a bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session …
Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement
Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some …
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushes for Tax Free Condoms
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate would exempt the sale of condoms from the state’s sales and use tax, …
Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing …
New Jersey Governor Says If You See ICE Agents, Get Your Phone Out and Record Them
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling on New Jerseyans to track and monitor ICE agents operating in their neighborhoods, asking them …
Shelter dog Sonny still waiting as adoption search drags on
Manahawkin, NJ – A four-year-old dog named Sonny remains without a permanent home despite being available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, …
Earthquake rattles North Jersey as seismic activity continues since 2024’s 4.8
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.4 struck near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County early Friday morning, according to …
Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, …
Davila indicted for murder in death of Seaside Heights woman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 41-year-old Emiliano Davila of Keansburg has been indicted by a grand jury on …
Juvenile charged with six counts of arson after New Year’s Eve Berkeley Township flash fire
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash …
Elmsford, NY woman charged with arson after fire at Toms River hotel
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 34-year-old Constance Koeper of Elmsford, New York, has been charged with third-degree arson …
Brick Township man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 42-year-old Marc Fay of Brick Township pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual …
Drunk Driving Illegal Migrant Identified as “Lakewood Man” Gets Five Years in Prison for Serious Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 21-year-old Edwin Ramirez-Carranza of Lakewood has been sentenced to five years in New …
Two Brick Township men charged in cocaine distribution investigation
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township men have been charged following an investigation into the drug-related …
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst
LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled …
Pennsylvania woman indicted in Surf City arson and police pursuit case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated arson and eluding police in …
Coastal flood advisory issued for Jersey Shore as deep freeze grips region
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for much of the Jersey Shore as cold temperatures and lingering …
Are We Next? Tensions rise as New Jersey Democrats fiercely provoke ICE, Trump over enforcement policies
TRENTON, NJ – A new political standoff is emerging in New Jersey as state Democratic leaders, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and U.S. Senators Cory Booker …
Toms River kicks off hiring for 2026 summer recreation jobs despite winter chill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – While the Shore is locked in one of its longest cold streaks in years, Toms River officials are already thinking ahead …
New Jersey Republicans make symbolic move to repeal Phil Murphy’s plastic bag ban
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced new legislation to repeal the state’s sweeping plastic and paper bag ban, arguing the policy has backfired …
New Jersey Lottery adds $1M top prize to February scratch off lineup
New Jersey Lottery unveils six new games and sweepstakes for February TRENTON, NJ — Lottery players in the Garden State will have new chances to …
Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax …
After Years of Getting Away With It, Lawmakers Ask for Car Thieves to Be Exempt from Pre-Trial Release
TRENTON, NJ – Some New Jersey Lawmakers are beginning to recognize that the State’s Bail Reform Act isn’t working and that repeat offenders are being …
Time running out for $1.5M winning lottery ticket in New Jersey
Unclaimed $1.5M lottery ticket sold in Atlantic City nears expiration TRENTON, NJ — Somewhere in New Jersey, a lottery ticket worth over $1.5 million is …
Crashes, delays and closures slow New Jersey’s Friday morning commute
TRENTON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, downed infrastructure, and heavy delays stretching from North Jersey to …
Disabled Amtrak train causes major NJ Transit delays at Penn Station
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels caused significant rail delays for NJ Transit commuters Friday morning, …
Community rallies to find missing kitten Norman in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, N.J. – When Jenny Olsen’s kitten Norman slipped out of her home five months ago, the family feared the worst. The 9-month-old cat, …
Keansburg man indicted in brutal Seaside Heights killing
Keansburg man indicted on murder charge in Seaside Heights death OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A grand jury has indicted a Keansburg man on a murder …
New Jersey bill seeks to tax stored nuclear waste at shuttered power plants
TRENTON, NJ – A bill pre-filed in the New Jersey Senate would classify spent nuclear fuel stored at decommissioned power plants as taxable business personal …
Jackson Says Chief of Police Settlement Release Delayed Citing Need for Redaction
Jackson, NJ – A promised public release of a reported settlement between Jackson Township and its police chief will now come days later than township …
NJ bill would ban sale of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners in all schools
TRENTON, NJ – Sugar and corn syrup are coming back and artifcial sweeteners our out in New Jersey school lunch rooms under a bill introduced …
New Jersey looks to bring back ‘Perfect Together’ tourism slogan with a modern twist
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Senate aims to revive one of New Jersey’s most recognizable tourism slogans, bringing back the phrase …