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North Atlantic right whales migrate along the East Coast, where Save Long Beach Island is seeking expanded federal habitat protections through a planned lawsuit. Photo by John White

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.…

A heavily decomposed fin whale rests in the surf off Barnegat Light as Marine Mammal Stranding Center personnel coordinate recovery and examination efforts. Photo by Marine Mammal Stranding Center

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.…

Commissioners are expected to vote on nearly $17 million in proposed capital improvements during Wednesday's Ocean County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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.…

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.…

Jackson council president Mordechai Burnstein wants to hear from the community

Jackson, NJ – As the new year begins, Jackson Township Council President Michael Burnstein is exploring thoughtful and structured approaches to enhance public engagement during township council meetings. Burnstein, who was named…

Jackson Township News·Government News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Mikie Sherrill Names Close Friend and Congressional Staffer to Head Sports and Exposition Authority

Sherrill taps close ally Jill Hirsch to lead New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s longtime confidante and political adviser Jill Hirsch has been appointed as the…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Jackson School District releases 2026–2027 school calendar

Jackson, NJ – Jackson – The Jackson School District has officially released its 2026–2027 academic calendar, outlining the full schedule of school days, holidays, and breaks for students and teachers. The new…

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

Federal agents arrest Minnesota protester linked to multiple activist movements

St. Paul, MN – St. Paul – Federal authorities have arrested a Minnesota man accused of participating in violent demonstrations at an ICE rally, with prosecutors charging him under federal civil rights…

Police Blotter·Local Politics·Top Headlines

Murderers and Sex Offenders: These Are the Real Somali Criminals The Left is Fighting ICE to Protect From Arrest

Minneapolis, MN – Minneapolis – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested more than two dozen Somali nationals across Minnesota during a recent statewide enforcement action, targeting foreign nationals with serious…

Police Blotter·Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

ICE arrests Mexican national convicted of child cruelty in Passaic

Passaic, NJ – Passaic – Federal immigration agents have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national previously convicted of child cruelty and other offenses in New Jersey, following what officials described as a…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Here are the convicted murderers Phil Murphy granted clemency to on last day as New Jersey governor

Trenton, NJ – Trenton – In a sweeping and controversial act of executive authority, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to more than a dozen convicted murderers and violent offenders during his…

Police Blotter·Burlington County News·Camden County News·Cape May County News

Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office

Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across Monmouth County, with Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

Police Blotter·Atlantic County News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News

Jackson woman, former teacher admits to sexually assaulting teen student

Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office says a former intermediate school teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting a teenage student, concluding a nearly two-year investigation that exposed a prolonged pattern…

Police Blotter·Jackson Township News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office

TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…

Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Government News

ICE launches new immigration sweeps in Lakewood and Ocean County, targeting criminal illegal aliens

LAKEWOOD, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a series of immigration enforcement operations across Ocean County this week, focusing on individuals with active criminal detainers and outstanding deportation orders.…

Police Blotter·Government News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods buys iconic Nathan’s Famous in $450 million deal

NEW YORK, NY – Nathan’s Famous, the 108-year-old Coney Island hot dog brand synonymous with classic American food culture, has been sold to Smithfield Foods, the U.S. meat-processing giant owned by Hong…

Real Estate News·Business News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Chris Smith faces GOP primary challenge from Rob Canfield in New Jersey’s 4th District

BRICK, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith is set to face a Republican primary challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, as Rob Canfield, a small-business owner and firearms instructor from Brick, officially…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

E-ZPass Under Control of Foriegn Owned Business is a Risk to New Jersey, Congressman Says

TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey officials for awarding a multibillion-dollar E-ZPass operations contract to a company he says is linked to a foreign government, warning…

Burlington County News·Cape May County News·Government News·Investigative Report

Lost Abigail Spanberger tweet says gerrymandering is detrimental to democracy

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia GOP is taking aim at Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a New Jersey native, after resurfacing a 2019 post in which she called gerrymandering “detrimental to our democracy.”…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Cory Booker blasts ICE after North Jersey migrant sweep leaves families in turmoil

MORRISTOWN, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is condemning federal immigration agents after what he called a “terrible breach of this community” during a recent ICE operation in North Jersey that resulted…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

NYPD detectives say they were mistreated at Brooklyn hospital after line-of-duty injuries

BROOKLYN, NY – Two NYPD detectives seeking medical treatment at NYU Langone – Cobble Hill were allegedly met with disrespect and poor treatment from hospital staff after sustaining injuries during the arrest…

Police Blotter·Investigative Report·Local Politics·New Jersey News

New Jersey teachers urged to wear blue as NJEA union backs Minnesota ICE protest

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey teachers are being asked to wear blue on Friday as part of a coordinated show of support for educators in Minnesota who are organizing a Day of…

Police Blotter·Five Towns NJ News·Government News·Jackson Township News

Trained rescue dog still waiting at NJ shelter

Sophie the trained pittie waits another week at NJ rescue as adopters pass her by MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — She’s leash-trained, gentle, and steady—but five-year-old Sophie is still waiting for her chance…

Pets and Animals·Community News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

NJ congresswoman who attacked ICE agents gets slammed by colleague at D.C. hearing

Washington, DC – During a tense House hearing in the nation’s capital, New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was cut off by a fellow lawmaker after a heated exchange tied to allegations involving…

New Jersey News·Local Politics·US and World News

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