New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
Meet Professor Wiggle Bottoms: Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter’s four-legged scholar steals hearts
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A lovable four-year-old dog with an unforgettable name is turning heads at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say he’s ready to find a forever home. Professor…
First Energy Exec Says JCP&L Prices Still Cheapest Despite 20% Hike
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — FirstEnergy New Jersey customers will see an increase in electricity supply prices starting June 1, as the utility giant moves forward with large-scale investments in reliability and infrastructure, according…
Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…
Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after…
Man killed with flashlight, teen among two suspects charged for homicide
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A 55-year-old Millville man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide in the death of a local man following a violent confrontation at a Leamings Mill Road…
NJ couple indicted in $2.3M Ponzi scheme used investor money to buy mansion
TRENTON, N.J. — A Middlesex County couple has been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi-style fraud that siphoned more than $2 million from investors through false promises…
New Jersey is at its breaking point as green agenda, progressive fantasies have failed the people
New Jersey has long been a beacon of opportunity—bustling communities, a robust economy, and a stone’s throw from major cities. But beneath the surface, frustration is boiling over. Is it too late…
Brooklyn Square Pizza named Jackson’s Business of the Month
JACKSON, N.J. — Brooklyn Square Pizza has been named Jackson Township’s Business of the Month for April, with officials praising the beloved local pizzeria for its top-tier food, warm atmosphere, and exceptional…
Jackson Township resolves email problems, council vows to investigate
The Jackson Township and police department email and computer services have been restored. Please note that any emails sent to the township from Sunday through Wednesday did not go through. Please re-send…
Teen charged with aggravated arson in massive 15,000-acre New Jersey wildfire
WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across Waretown and…
New speed limits in effect along Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley and Beachwood
BERKELEY TWP., N.J. — Officials have announced new speed limits now in effect along County Road #91 — also known as Grand Central Parkway, Pinewald Road, Surf Avenue, and Admiral Avenue —…
Newark porch package thief caught on camera
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman caught on a Ring doorbell camera stealing a package from a home on Norwood Street earlier this…
Kingda Ka is not dead yet as Jackson Day revival to feature iconic coaster car
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is gearing up for its annual Jackson Day celebration, and this year’s event will feature a special nod to the town’s amusement park legacy: a display of…
Governor Murphy just signed the dam bill into law
NJ to spend $28.7M on dam repairs under new law signed by governor TRENTON, N.J. — A bill championed by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia to restore and repair dams across New Jersey was…
As S2 Funding Fails, New Jersey Allows Most Districts to Bypass 2% Tax Cap
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that more than half of the state’s school districts now have the authority to increase property taxes beyond the longstanding 2%…
Student loan collection to resume for 1.2 million in New Jersey in May
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Education will resume collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Monday, signaling a policy shift affecting…
New Jersey forest fire grows to 13,250 acres, but state says 50% contained
LACEY TWP., N.J. — Firefighters have made significant progress in battling the massive Jones Road Wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze…
New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, leaving the…
Wall Township fire crews join overnight battle to protect homes from massive Jones Road Wildfire
WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township emergency services deployed multiple units to assist with firefighting efforts in Ocean County on Tuesday as a massive wildfire near Jones Road threatened neighborhoods and forced…
Crash on Route 689 leaves one dead
MONROE TWP., N.J. — A fatal multi-vehicle crash late Thursday night on Berlin Crosskeys Road left at least one person dead after a Nissan Altima struck a Hyundai Elantra, setting off a…
