New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families
For generations, New Jersey represented the promise of the American Dream—a good job, a starter home, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership. Today, that dream is…
Beachwood drug dealer gets 15 years in prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On May 7, 2021, Michael Trotman, 36, of Beachwood, was sentenced by the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., to fifteen years New Jersey State Prison as a result…
Is Ocean County planning to launch newspaper using COVID-19 Federal Aid?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicar last week proposed the idea to use federal COVID-19 funds to launch a newspaper promoting the works of the large public information staff…
Charge filed against Toms River Mayor Mo Hill, B.A. Lou Amoroso Alleging Healthcare Fraud
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Formal charges of public healthcare benefits fraud and official misconduct have been filed against Toms River Mayor Maurice B. Hill and Business Administrator Lou Amoroso over alleged illegal…
Brick Township father, son busted in Walmart cocaine deal
BRICK, NJ – A father and son have been arrested and charged after initiating an in-person drug deal between two vehicles in the parking lot of the Route 88 Walmart store. Police…
New Yorkers, part of tri-state theft ring busted after failed Toms River Ulta heist
Toms River, NJ – On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at approximately 1:20 PM multiple police units were dispatched to ULTA located at 1203 Hooper Avenue, for a reported theft in progress. The…
Toms River Spa was front for prostitution and money laundering operation, cops say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There was no happy ending for Toms River residents Wayne Lefkowitz and Giuhua Cui after they were arrested and charge for money laundering and running prostitution out of…
Seda calls for Commissioners to stop sponsoring hate and bigotry in Ocean County
JACKSON, NJ – Ken Seda, a former Jackson Township resident and brother of past Jackson Mayor Mark Seda today called upon the Ocean County Board of Commissioners (formerly freeholders) to stop sponsoring…
NAMI ATLANTIC/CAPE MAY KICKS OFF NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WITH A NEW WEBSITE THAT EMPHASIZES HOPE
NAMI Atlantic/Cape May’s new website is a dynamic tool to navigate resources for information and support on mental health. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – May 5, 2021 – “You Are Not Alone” is…
Yes, Glory’s Market is done, being replaced by Wawa, Liquor Store, Drug store
Jackson, NJ – It was reported by Shore News Network in 2020 that Glory’s Market was being redeveloped into a Wawa gas station and liquor store. We were called bad names by…
Toms River blue line painter arrested again, this time for making threats against Court House
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On April 12, 2021, three videos were uploaded to a public YouTube Channel entitled ‘Toms River Police are the Best.’ These videos included images of Giordano, news coverage…
Suspect charged for weekend murder in Seaside Heights motel
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Fun in the sun was not in the cards on Saturday for Gerardo Ruiz, 50, who police allege murdered a woman inside a Seaside Heights motel room. On…
Toms River Brewery offering free drinks to the vaccinated
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Did you know there’s a microbrewery in Downtown Toms River? Did you know that brewery is also giving a free beer to anyone who can show proof of…
State investigating possible illegal retirement and health benefits scheme in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There is one fact. Last year, the Attorney General’s Office subpoenaed thousands of documents from Toms River Township Business Administrator Lou Amoroso and Mayor Maurice Hill. In October…
New Jersey Can’t Dance…it’s actually illegal under Phil Murphy
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – New Jersey can’t dance…literally, because there’s a law against it. It was a beautiful summer weekend at the Jersey Shore and from Cape May to Sandy Hook life…
Bacteria killing tens of thousands of fish in the Jersey Shore backwaters…what is the risk to humans?
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection says there’s no risk posed to humans, but for fish, the water has been fatal for the past few weeks as tens of thousands of…
Lakewood man who tried to kill police officers to be held in jail
LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a rarity in the New Jersey criminal justice system, a suspect has been ordered to be held in jail until his trial. On Friday, Judge Wendel E. Daniels,…
Seaside Park hires first full-time female police officer
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – In an evening filled with police department promotions, the Seaside Park Police Department made a historical hire. On Thursday, the department hired their first-ever full-time female police officer.…
Jersey Shore teachers make Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Teacher team
After a challenging school year filled with hybrid learning and zoom lessons, the top teachers in the region are about to get some much-deserved recognition from the Phillies, Constellation and their fans.…
World War II B-25 Bomber Lands at Ocean County Airport
A World War II-era North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber made a special guest appearance this weekend at Miller Air Park. During World War II, 10,000 of these bombers were made and…
Garden State Food Reviews visits Tardi’s Ristorante in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River’s Tardi’s Ristorante is one of the hidden gems in the township and this week, Garden State Reviews visited the restaurant. Tardi’s is located on Fischer Boulevard…
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