Last Tuesday, a person being referred to as a teen in Lakewood caught the attention of the local news media after he offered a homeless man $5 to pour a cup of coffee…
TRENTON-Legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Doherty (R-23) ensuring that kids have the right to offer snow shoveling services before storms without municipal approval was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie. “It’s…
The township of Toms River has notified the public of the new date and venue of the controversial zoning board hearing for the Chabad Jewish Center. The meeting, previously scheduled for Thursday…
Say what you want about Governor Chris Christie, but he’s always been a frontlines kind of guy, especially in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy here in New Jersey. On September 12, 2012,…
Congressman Donald Norcross launches push to raise federal minimim wage Congressman Donald Norcross holds a press conference to push for his new legislation that outlines a plan to raise the federal minimum…
Friday will be the warmest day in a while in New Jersey as we approach the midpoint of January. It’s expected to be a mostly sunny day with light winds and high…
Parts of northern New Jersey got brushed with a brief round of snow showers early Thursday, enough to whiten some roads during the morning commute. The snow should all be gone by…
TOMS RIVER – With snowy weather and plunging temperatures affecting everyone, Ocean County leaders are urging the county’s 160,000 older adults to be especially prepared. More than 1.6 million older Americans go…
PHILADELPHIA,PA-Jackson Township 15 year old Gianna Isabella impressed the judges on American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on the popular Fox television show. Isabella is the daughter of 80’s pop star Brenda…
Today the Air Force announced the list of military bases that are candidates to receive the next round of KC-46 tankers, and included Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL) as one of 11 installations…
The bromance once held between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama seems to be in a downward spiral this week as Christie tries to distance himself from hug-buddy Obama…
The mantra of the ever-hopeful lottery player, “you’ve got to be in it to win it,” is one that New Jersey residents have apparently taken to heart in the two months the…
New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie announced his pledge to combat New Jersey’s growing heroin crisis, with $100 million in funding towards treatment and rehabilitation for heroin addicts. NJ.Com Reports: TRENTON — Gov.…
TOMS RIVER – Stars Wars character Darth Vader will make an appearance from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant, 981 Route 37 W in Toms River.…
by Kristin Siebeneicher, Spots and stripes have taken over the nursery at Six Flags Great Adventure’s safari as the veterinary team welcomes a Siberian tiger cub, the first tiger birth at the…
Property taxes soared at their fastest rate in years in 2015, according to a new report by the Asbury Park Press, setting homeowners back an extra $537 million. According to data compiled…
More than a decade ago, David Bowie’s everlasting search for left-of-center found fresh fodder, courtesy of Floyd Vivino. The Glen Rock native’s low-budget, quirky children’s program “The Uncle Floyd Show” was the…
TOMS RIVER – John C. Bartlett Jr. and Gerry P. Little were sworn in to new three-year terms on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Jan. 6. Bartlett begins his…
Freeholder Jack Kelly said this week that his political appointment by Governor Chris Christie is in limbo. Kelly is banking on the job at the parole board which pays members between $75,000…
Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps which snap…
Toms River Township is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to Ortley Beach to help rebuild the sand dunes there. Between now and February 1, 2016, Christmas trees may be brought…
For years, Matt O’Ree could be found at Surf Taco in Jackson entertaining diners with his weekly acoustic set. This past fall, O’ree, of Holmdel could be found on stage with Bon…
TOMS RIVER – The Haverfield Corporation will begin comprehensive visual inspections on the 230KV transmission lines in the JCP&L Region in Toms River. The inspections will take three to four weeks, with…
BRICK – The Brick Train Show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, March 6 and May 22 at the Bricks Elks Lodge #2151, 2491 Hooper Ave. The…
BRICK – The Brick Morning Rotary Club will host a comedy night and chocolate tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Brick VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road. Comedians…