Jackson Honors First Responders Who Answered the Call After 9/11 Attacks
Jackson Township honored dozens of local police, firefighters and EMS members who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks as the nation marks 25 years.…
Cherry Hill Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Fire Headquarters Memorial Ceremony
Cherry Hill firefighters, police and local officials gathered at Fire Headquarters to commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.…
Paterson Police Plan Air Support, Heavy Security for Dominican Parade
Paterson police plan a heavy law enforcement presence and air support for Sunday’s Dominican Parade, with zero tolerance for violence or illegal activity.…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Hosts $10,000 Campaign Dinner for Stafford Twp. Candidates at Toms River Italian Restaurant
Ocean County Republican Chairman Federal Convict George Gilmore is hosting a campaign fundraiser in Toms River this week to support Stafford Township's 2027 Republican candidates, with sponsorship opportunities reaching $10,000.…
Old Bridge Democrats Have Had Enough of Their Own Party’s Flawed NJ School Funding Fiasco
Old Bridge Democratic leaders are urging Gov. Mikie Sherrill to revisit New Jersey's school funding formula, saying years of aid reductions under the S2 law have increased pressure on local taxpayers while…
Jersey Shore Fly Fishing Gets a Boost as Grumpy’s Tackle Adds New Gear Section
Grumpy's Tackle has expanded into fly fishing with a new section at its Seaside Park store, giving Jersey Shore anglers access to flies, tying materials and beginner gear as the sport gains…
Warren County Backs Effort to Restore Passenger Rail Service Between New York and Scranton
Warren County commissioners have endorsed restoring passenger rail service through Blairstown, backing Amtrak's proposal to reconnect New York City and Scranton via the historic Lackawanna Cut-Off.…
Punjabi Tech Support Scammer Captured Targeting Senior for $80,000 in Bayville
Berkeley Township detectives arrested a New York man after an undercover operation intercepted an alleged courier attempting to collect another $30,000 from a senior citizen already scammed out of $50,000.…
Senior turns tables on $80K scam attempt as alleged courier is nabbed outside her NJ home
Berkeley Township woman alerted police after losing $50K and helped investigators intercept a second cash demand BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A senior citizen who realized she had been duped out of $50,000…
Lottery lightning strikes New Jersey 22 times in just one week
Winning streak stretches across the Garden State with draw and Scratch-Off prizes TRENTON, NJ – Twenty-two New Jersey Lottery players landed prizes worth at least $10,000 during a seven-day winning stretch, with…
Save LBI Announces Planned Federal Lawsuit Over North Atlantic Right Whale Habitat Protections
Save Long Beach Island announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of Commerce after NOAA denied a petition seeking expanded critical habitat protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.…
Decomposed Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore at Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island
A suspected endangered female fin whale drifted ashore in Barnegat Light after being spotted floating off Long Beach Island, prompting recovery efforts by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.…
Ocean County Commissioners to Consider Nearly $17 Million in Capital Projects at Wednesday Meeting
Ocean County commissioners will hold public hearings Wednesday on nearly $17 million in proposed capital improvement projects affecting county libraries, parks, golf courses, emergency communications, corrections, and law enforcement technology.…
Brazilian Murder Convict Arrested by ICE at Massachusetts Courthouse After Illegal U.S. Entry
ICE arrested a Brazilian fugitive convicted of aggravated murder at a Massachusetts courthouse after authorities said he entered the United States illegally and was wanted to serve a prison sentence in Brazil.…
Massive dead whale washes into Jersey Shore surf and begins breaking apart
Suspected female fin whale is now near Barnegat Light after being spotted off Long Beach Island BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A massive dead whale that spent Sunday drifting off Long Beach Island…
Ocean County Weighing Independent Investigation Into OCVTS Scandal as Lawsuits Mount
Ocean County officials are reportedly considering appointing an independent investigator to review allegations surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School scandal as lawsuits and criminal cases continue to expand.…
Route 9 Traffic Lights Restored at Two Barnegat Intersections, Bay Avenue Signal Still Out
Traffic signals have been restored at two major Route 9 intersections in Barnegat, while police continue diverting vehicles around Bay Avenue as utility crews replace a damaged telephone pole.…
Somerville Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Fatal Stabbing of Mary Rose Fealy
A Somerset County judge has ruled that David Shroitman is competent to stand trial in the fatal stabbing of 27-year-old Mary Rose Fealy after more than a year of treatment at the…
Illegal Dumping at Tinton Falls Animal Shelter Leads to Police Investigation
Associated Humane Tinton Falls is seeking the public's help after someone illegally dumped construction debris into the nonprofit animal shelter's dumpster, creating hundreds of dollars in additional costs that officials say take…
Toms River Man Charged After Lakewood Road Rage Assault Leaves Driver Hospitalized
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Toms River man was arrested after police say a road rage dispute turned violent following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Chestnut Street…
Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent
A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims…
Drunk Driving? Maryland Senator Criticized After SUV Ends Up on Sidewalk Against Tree in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is under increasing public scrutiny following an Aug. 3 driving incident in Annapolis that has fueled debate over accountability for public officials after…
PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant
PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose…