Jackson Mayor Steps Down: Reina Resigns
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina submitted his resignation town hall this morning. The longtime mayor has been rumored to be stepping down for weeks, ahead of an upcoming promotion he…
$416 MIllion County Operating Budget Sees 1/2 Penny Decrease for Taxpayers
by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2018 budget that comes with a small decrease in the county property tax rate while…
Ledger Editorial on New Jersey Gun Control
Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd Dist.) has posted a five-point plan to “make communities safer” on his website, measures that he believes will help solve the epidemic of gun massacres in our country…
NRA Boycotters Get Spanked In Public Opinion Polls
Public disapproval ratings plunged for companies that severed their ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) following the Parkland, Florida, massacre of 17 students and teachers, according to a poll released Wednesday…
Americans Blame Gov’t More Than Lack of Gun Control for Mass Shootings
It’s the government’s fault, say many Americans. Specifically, more than half of Americans blame the government’s ineptitude and inaction more than they blame guns for recent mass shootings across the country, according…
Uber driver who dropped off the Florida school shooter before his massacre breaks her silence
After investigators revealed Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz took an Uber to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where he fatally shot 17 people and injured over a dozen more, the driver…
Congressman MacArthur Pays Respects to Billy Graham
WASHINGTON, DC-New Jersey Congressman Tom MacArthur paid his respects to evangelist Billy Graham this week after his passing at the age of 99. A service for Graham was held in the U.S.…
Senator Leads Charge Against New Jersey Off-Shore Drilling
Senator Chris Brown (R-2) is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to fight the federal plan to allow offshore drilling for oil and natural gas along the Atlantic Coast. “Protecting our environment and our way…
Jackson Mayoral Candidate Stands up in Trenton Against Democrat Gun Grab
https://www.facebook.com/145175556126428/videos/169713283672655/ TRENTON-Democrat legislators in Trenton this week announced a series of bills aimed at reducing the rights of New Jersey gun owners. John Maneri, of Jackson, attended the hearing and spoke out…
Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River
Last week, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, Toms River Regional Schools released a statement of assurances regarding school safety and security in response to heightened concerns stemming from the tragic school shooting…
NJ Bail Reform Failure? Drug Dealer Caught with Loaded AK-47, 8 kg of Cocaine Given Pretrial Release in Toms River
SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER CAUGHT WITH AK-47, 8 kg of COCAINE, THOUSANDS OF PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISTRIBUTION SET TO WALK FREE PRETRIAL IN TOMS RIVER ON FRIDAY. TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s…
Trump: Can I build it? Court: Yes You Can…Judge Ok’s Wall Construction
A federal court cleared the way Tuesday for President Trump to build his border wall, ruling the administration has the power to waive a series of environmental laws to speed up construction.…
Senator Menendez’s Co-Defendant Gets 17 Years in Prison
NEWARK-Dr. Salomon Melgen who last year stood trial with New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez has been sentenced to prison. While Menendez was spared by a hung jury in his case, Melgen will…
Marine Corps Veteran Hugin to Take on Menendez for U.S. Senate Seat in New Jersey
TRENTON-A Marine Corps veteran from New Jersey has announced he is running for a seat in the United States Senate, challenging embattled Democrat Robert Menendez who has held the seat for 12…
Hirsh Singh Announces New Jersey Congressional Bid
ATLANTIC CITY-Hirsh Singh, a 32 year old aerospace engineer who ran for Governor in the 2017 Republican primaries is now running for Congress. Singh received just shy of 10% of the votes in…
Jackson Council to Further Amend Affordable Housing Code for Former Jackson Valley Site
JACKSON-Jackson Valley was once a proposed 958 unit age-restricted community, but since developer Hovbilt filed for bankruptcy in 2013, it was forced to sell their Jackson holdings through an auction. UPDATE: This ordinance…
Toms River School District Blocks Release of School Board Investigation
TOMS RIVER-Toms River residents may never know the findings of the investigation launched by the Clean Slate Democrats which cost taxpayers $16,000 to conduct last year. 2017 was a year filled with…
Shore Congressman Reacts After Florida Shooting
Shore area Congressmen reacted to the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida where as many as 17 have been reported killed by a lone gunman. “The news coming out of Parkland, Florida,…
Toms River School District Takes $142 Million Capital Improvement Plan on the Road
TOMS RIVER-The Toms River School District says its facilities are in need of approximately $142 million of repairs and has taken to the streets to present their proposal to the township residents.…
Dirty Jersey: New Jersey Lawmakers Clamor for 40% Pay Raise
TRENTON-A report out of Trenton tonight has left millions of New Jersey residents scratching their heads after part-time lawmakers here pushed for a 40% pay raise this year. Insider NJ reports that…
Freeholders Petition to Save Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato’s Job
TOMS RIVER-With a new governor in the Statehouse, Ocean County’s Republican-backed prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s job could be in jeopardy. Today, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to sign a resolution…
Toms River Democrats Attack Silverton EMS Volunteers and Funding
TOMS RIVER-In American politics, nothing is unbiased any longer, especially the media. This weekend, a blog website run by Toms River Democrats under the auspices of being a neutral media website criticized…
Donald Trump’s Message to America’s Mayors Who Stayed for the Meeting
Some Democratic mayors of America’s sanctuary cities boycotted today’s meeting with mayors at the White House, but here’s what those who stayed for the speech heard from the Commander-In-Chief in a private…
Mayor’s Meeting Opens with 4 NJ Mayors in Washington
WASHINGTON-The 86th winter meeting of Mayors in Washington, DC started at noon today with a kick-off meeting of mayors. Just four of the 109 mayors invited to meet with President Donald Trump…
Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling
BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…
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