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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.…

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…

Thomas Vance - A Toms River man was arrested after Lakewood police said a road rage dispute escalated into an aggravated assault that left another driver unconscious and hospitalized following a crash at New Hampshire Avenue and Chestnut Street.

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 he was retaliated against for reporting student safety concerns.…

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 vegan alternatives.…

Monmouth County Promotes 2026 Free Tire Pick-Up Program to Combat Mosquitoes

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is urging residents to participate in the county’s 2026 Tire Pick-Up Program, a free seasonal service aimed at reducing mosquito populations by…

Community News·Monmouth County News

Commissioner Ellenbogen Opposes New Water Rates

TOMS RIVER — Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen is voicing strong opposition to a proposed water and wastewater rate increase sought by New Jersey American Water, warning that the plan could place…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has no certified inspectors to perform property inspections—despite…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

Mystery Ocean County College alum questioned in DOJ probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s jail death

NEW YORK — A previously unidentified former Ocean County College student and Navy veteran was questioned by federal investigators as part of the Justice Department’s internal probe into the 2019 death of…

Community News·Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Central Jersey News

Air Force puts Brick Memorial JROTC on probation after instructor funding cut

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Air Force has placed Brick Memorial High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program on probation after the district failed to fund a second…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·School and Education News

Classic blue and yellow New Jersey license plates set comeback push

Trenton, NJ – A long-dormant slice of New Jersey road history could soon return to highways under a bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session that authorizes the issuance of classic blue…

Good News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Photo by Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri, Jackson Township.

Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement

Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…

Community News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Shelter dog Sonny still waiting as adoption search drags on

Manahawkin, NJ – A four-year-old dog named Sonny remains without a permanent home despite being available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, according to a post shared by Friends…

Pets and Animals·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Earthquake rattles North Jersey as seismic activity continues since 2024’s 4.8

WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.4 struck near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County early Friday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The…

Community News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Top Headlines

Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses,…

Police Blotter·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Davila indicted for murder in death of Seaside Heights woman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 41-year-old Emiliano Davila of Keansburg has been indicted by a grand jury on a charge of murder in connection with…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Juvenile charged with six counts of arson after New Year’s Eve Berkeley Township flash fire

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash fire that occurred during a New Year’s…

Ocean County News·Toms River News

Elmsford, NY woman charged with arson after fire at Toms River hotel

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 34-year-old Constance Koeper of Elmsford, New York, has been charged with third-degree arson following a fire at the Avon Hotel…

Police Blotter·Toms River News

Brick Township man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 42-year-old Marc Fay of Brick Township pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material before Superior Court Judge Linda…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Drunk Driving Illegal Migrant Identified as “Lakewood Man” Gets Five Years in Prison for Serious Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 21-year-old Edwin Ramirez-Carranza of Lakewood has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to…

Police Blotter·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Two Brick Township men charged in cocaine distribution investigation

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township men have been charged following an investigation into the drug-related death of a 27-year-old woman on January…

Police Blotter·Toms River News

Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst

LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…

Police Blotter·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News

Pennsylvania woman indicted in Surf City arson and police pursuit case

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated arson and eluding police in connection with a February 2025 fire that…

Police Blotter·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Pennsylvania News

Amato and Polistina push bill to lower utility costs for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senators Carmen Amato Jr. (R–Ocean) and Vince Polistina (R–Atlantic) have introduced legislation aimed at easing the financial strain on volunteer emergency service organizations by reducing their utility…

Police Blotter·Government News·Local Politics

Coastal flood advisory issued for Jersey Shore as deep freeze grips region

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for much of the Jersey Shore as cold temperatures and lingering ice threaten to worsen tidal flooding along…

Weather Reports and News·Cape May County News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

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