Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility

Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…

Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees

Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…

More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms

Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…

East Brunswick Police Joke: Don’t Call 911 for Fireworks Unless It’s a Real Emergency

The East Brunswick Police Department used humor ahead of the Fourth of July to remind residents that emergency dispatchers should only be called for genuine emergencies. East Brunswick, NJ – As fireworks…

Parsippany Residents Told Not to Call 911 About Power Outages After Severe Storm

Police urged residents to report outages directly to Jersey Central Power & Light as crews worked to restore electricity following Friday night’s damaging thunderstorms. Parsippany, NJ – The Parsippany Police Department is…

Watchung Police Warn of Downed Trees, Power Lines After Severe Storm Sweeps Through Borough

Residents are being urged to stay away from downed trees and power lines as cleanup continues following Friday night’s severe thunderstorms. Watchung, NJ – The Watchung Police Department is warning residents to…

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Holmdel Police Warn Residents to Avoid Multiple Roads After Severe Storm Downs Trees, Power Lines

Police urged motorists to avoid several roads across Holmdel Township Friday night as crews worked to clear storm damage and restore power following severe thunderstorms. Holmdel, NJ – Holmdel Township Police are…

Wildwood Man Airlifted After E-Bike Crashes Into Parked Vehicle in Wildwood Crest

A 25-year-old Wildwood man was flown to a trauma center after his electric bicycle struck a legally parked vehicle Wednesday night in Wildwood Crest. Wildwood Crest, NJ – A 25-year-old Wildwood resident…

Missing Camper Found Safe at Bass River Campground as Storm Leaves Timberline Without Power

A missing person reported to be in the water at Timberline Campground was found safe, but the campground remained without electricity Friday night as severe storms swept across South Jersey. Bass River,…

Severe Thunderstorms Slam Union County, Spark Fires and Widespread Power Outages in Cranford

Power outages, burning high-tension lines, and dozens of downed trees were reported across Cranford Friday night as severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds swept through Union County. Cranford, NJ – Severe thunderstorms…

Marlboro Township Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads as Severe Storm Causes Flooding and Road Closures

Police warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel Friday night as heavy rain and strong winds created hazardous conditions on roads across Marlboro Township. Marlboro, NJ – Marlboro Township officials are urging residents…

Severe Storms Leave Nearly 200,000 FirstEnergy Customers Without Power Across New Jersey

Power outages surged to nearly 200,000 customers Friday night after severe thunderstorms swept across New Jersey following a day of dangerous triple-digit heat, with Ocean County remaining under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch…

Three Indicted in Armed Rochelle Park Home Invasion After Investigation Uncovers Alleged Fraud Operation

A months-long investigation into a violent home invasion in Rochelle Park led to charges against three armed robbery suspects and uncovered an alleged credit card fraud and identity theft scheme involving two…

New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill

As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…

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Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid

Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…

New Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Friday as Temperatures Soar Above 100, Relief Arrives This Weekend

Dangerous heat will continue across parts of New Jersey through Saturday, but cooler temperatures and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected by Sunday. Mount Holly, NJ – The worst of…

New Jersey Veteran Shot and Killed in Florida Walmart Parking Lot Dispute

A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant from New Jersey was shot and killed during a confrontation over a parking space outside a Florida Walmart, and authorities continue to investigate the woman’s claim…

Hochul Irate After Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid for Winter Snow

Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid After Historic Blizzard, Hochul Vows to Keep Fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump after his administration denied New York’s request for a major disaster…

NJ Transit Rail Service Suspended on Three North Jersey Lines After Disabled Train in Newark

A disabled train near Newark Broad Street has halted service in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, with cross-honoring in effect on buses and PATH. Newark,…

Former Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines Turns 80 After Life on Public Payroll

Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…

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