Newark Woman Already Facing $1 Million Fraud Case Charged in New Property Management Scam
Elizabeth, NJ – A Newark woman who is already facing charges in an alleged $1 million property management fraud scheme has been charged in a second case accusing her of stealing nearly…
Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports
TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in sports and beyond, prompting concern from advocacy…
Jackson mayor hires township planning board attorney to represent her business in real estate commission lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn has retained prominent local attorney and current Jackson Planning Board attorney Robert Shea to represent her real estate company in a pending Ocean…
Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…
Jon Bon Jovi’s downtown Toms River soup kitchen to close down
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up, a community dining initiative founded by musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, will close its doors at the Ocean County Library…
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…
Tragedy strikes former New Jersey State Police superindent days after retirement
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is mourning the loss of Linda Callahan, the wife of recently retired New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Pat Callahan, whose death prompted an emotional statement from…
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…
Third DUI for Newark man ends in late-night police standoff
Newark man charged after fleeing police in third DUI incident Newark, DE — A Newark man is facing a third DUI charge along with multiple traffic and criminal offenses after allegedly fleeing…
Linden police seek suspect in $6,000 jewelry store burglary
LINDEN, N.J. – Linden Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an overnight jewelry store burglary that left a downtown business with thousands of dollars…
Manchester cocaine dealer pleads guilty
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Ricardo Cruickshank, 29, of Manchester Township, pleaded guilty to two separate counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute,…
NJ 7-Eleven sells winning Powerball ticket
Passaic County player wins $50000 in Saturday Powerball draw Trenton, NJ — A Powerball ticket purchased in Passaic County matched four white balls and the Power Ball in Saturday night’s drawing, earning…
NJ legislature designates March 30 as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee has approved a measure to raise public awareness about menstrual toxic shock syndrome, designating March 30 each year as “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome…
New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse
TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…
NJ lawmakers advance charter school reform bill tightening admissions, reporting, and athletics rules
TRENTON, N.J. – A sweeping proposal to overhaul how New Jersey’s charter schools manage admissions, student transfers, and athletic participation cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee this week, setting the stage…
New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…
Newark police seek Hillside man for questioning after Patten Place shooting
NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s help in locating a Hillside man wanted for questioning in a weekend shooting on Patten Place. Investigators…
Ocean County Powerball ticket scores half-million win
Ocean County Powerball ticket lands $500000 win in Double Play drawing Trenton, NJ — A lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ocean County scored a $500,000 prize in Saturday night’s Double Play drawing,…
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor Rodrick’s Veto of Council Resolution to Unfairly Extend Promotions List
TOMS RIVER, N.J. –A veto by Mayor Dan Rodrick backing Police Chief Guy Maire could settle an ongoing dispute between the chief and several members of the Toms River Township Council who…
Jackson under fire for appointing wives of planning board members, councilman to MUA
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pair of appointments to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority has sparked controversy over potential conflicts of interest after one of Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn’s appointees were identified…
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