Toms River Recreation Department Offers Full Slate of August and September Summer Fun and Activities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Summer may be winding down, but the Toms River Recreation Department is keeping the calendar full with dozens of activities for children and adults throughout August and September.…
Former New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Sued for Malicious Prosecution
Camden developer files civil rights lawsuit against NJ officials over indictment Trenton, NJ – A prominent South Jersey developer has filed a civil lawsuit against New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and…
Federal judge dismisses Jehovah’s Witnesses tax dispute against Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township wins dismissal in federal tax-exemption lawsuit by Jehovah’s Witnesses Gloucester Township, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses challenging a…
Federal immigration arrest in New Jersey follows release of Cuban national with prior convictions
ICE arrests Cuban national in New Jersey after prison release, citing prior convictions Newark, NJ – A Cuban national with a final order of removal was taken into custody in New Jersey…
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche as acting chief
A sudden leadership shakeup at the Justice Department shifts power to the deputy attorney general amid praise for the outgoing chief. Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump announced he has removed…
Loose pit bull mix found in Hackensack prompts police search for owner
Hackensack officers say dog discovered near Summit Avenue without ID tag HACKENSACK, N.J. – A gray-and-white pit bull mix was found roaming a Hackensack neighborhood Friday, prompting a public call from police…
Dead humpback whale found at Sandy Hook as offshore wind work resumes
Advocacy group questions timing as officials investigate cause of death Sandy Hook, NJ – A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Sandy Hook Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation and renewed public debate…
Friday commuter report: New Jersey delays and backups on major highways
Lincoln Tunnel backups, Fairview fire shutdown, and Turnpike congestion impact drivers North Jersey – A series of traffic incidents and heavy commuter volume caused widespread delays across North Jersey and into New…
New Jersey special education teacher was high in class and arrested for child neglect
Bergen County prosecutor says teacher accused of neglect involving minors Hackensack, NJ – A Nutley woman working in an educational role has been charged with child neglect following an investigation into alleged…
Toms River Council President Ciccozzi Wants More High Density Affordable Housing Downtown, Twin Towers
Toms River downtown land owner David Ciccozzi wants more high-density housing in Downtown Toms River. Toms River, NJ – As Toms River faces mounting pressure over its affordable housing obligations by the…
Brick police training to bring daytime gunfire sounds to Ridge Road area
Residents advised not to be alarmed as spring firearms training begins May 12 Brick Township, NJ – Residents in parts of Brick Township may hear the sound of gunfire during daytime hours…
Sherrill says New Jersey’s vote by mail system works and she’s keeping it the way it is
Governor says federal involvement threatens state control of elections and voter access Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing back against former President Donald Trump over mail-in voting, saying…
Duck Off? Police Department Dashboard Duck Enforcement Post Catches Jeep Owners Off Guard
Satirical police release warns Jeep owners over rubber ducks in mock safety law Park Ridge, NJ – A widely shared announcement claiming New Jersey drivers could be fined for displaying rubber ducks…
Wall Township police charge two women in Ulta Beauty shoplifting case
Suspects surrendered weeks after alleged theft at Route 35 retail store Wall Township, NJ – Two women have been charged in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Wall Township beauty store…
Bayonne shooting tied to prior robbery as police uncover linked kidnapping case
Bayonne police connect March 28 shooting to robbery, arrests in separate kidnapping Bayonne, NJ – A shooting in Bayonne late last month has been linked to an earlier robbery and a subsequent…
Jackson Township water main project to begin April 6 along Bennetts Mills Road
Construction tied to county repaving plan aims to improve water system capacity Jackson Township, NJ – Get ready for some traffic problems this spring on Bennetts Mills Road. A major infrastructure project…
Search underway for missing 49-year-old man last seen on Erial Road Monday afternoon
Gloucester Township police seek public’s help locating Stephen Stankiewicz III Gloucester Township, NJ – A search is ongoing for a 49-year-old man reported missing earlier this week after he was last seen…
Humpback whale washes ashore at Sandy Hook as response teams mobilize
A 30-foot humpback whale was found dead and washed onto a Sandy Hook beach Wednesday morning, triggering a coordinated response. Sandy Hook, NJ – A deceased humpback whale measuring approximately 30 feet…
Morristown death investigation underway after body found near Patriots Path
Authorities say there is no threat to the public as multiple agencies investigate a death reported Wednesday afternoon. Morristown, NJ – A death investigation is underway after authorities responded to a report…
Guy Rivera convicted in killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller in Queens
A Queens jury delivered a verdict in the fatal shooting of an NYPD officer, bringing partial closure to a case that shook the department and the Far Rockaway community. Queens, NY –…
Cold case shooting on New Jersey highway resurfaces after six years
Six years later police renew hunt for suspect in I 78 attempted murder shooting Greenwich Township, NJ — A shooting on a New Jersey highway that left a woman seriously injured remains…
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