Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Flooding and Crashes Impact Thursday Morning Commute Across New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – Drivers heading into the Thursday morning rush faced a tangle of delays across New Jersey, as flooding, crashes, disabled vehicles and heavy bridge traffic disrupted major routes statewide. Flooding…
Jackson landlords to face new rental bureau, higher fees and stricter inspections
Jackson Township, NJ – Landlords in Jackson will soon face tougher rules as the township launches a new Bureau of Housing Rentals, a unit created to enforce rental ordinances better and oversee…
Caught on Camera: Neighbor Saves Toms River Family from Burning House
Family with infant and teen escapes late-night Toms River house fire sparked by cigarette Toms River, NJ – A family of four, including a baby and a teenager, escaped a late-night blaze…
Toms River to Drop Insurance Carrier Tied to Democrat Political Boss George Norcross
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says that since taking office, he has been trying to undo contracts and agreements previous mayors and councils have made with questionable, politically…
Mikie Sherrill’s forced school consolidation plan risks cutting out the parents, giving NJEA too much power
Trenton, NJ – Few would dispute that New Jersey’s tangled web of more than 600 school districts is inefficient, costly, and unsustainable. Consolidation, in some form, is long overdue. But Mikie Sherrill’s…
State Monitor Blocks Lakewood School Board from Rehiring $7 Million Attorney
State monitor blocks school board from rehiring high-priced lawyer again Lakewood, NJ – For the third time in six months, State Monitor Louise Davis has moved to block the rehiring of attorney…
Departing Jackson Mayor Promises Smooth Transition in Resignation Letter
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina is calling it quits after nearly two decades in public office as he prepares for his next journey in life. In a letter sent to…
Jackson Mayor Steps Down: Reina Resigns
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina submitted his resignation town hall this morning. The longtime mayor has been rumored to be stepping down for weeks, ahead of an upcoming promotion he…
Mikie Sherrill’s School Consolidation Plan Nothing More than an NJEA Power Grab to Silence Meddling Parents
Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has ignited a fierce battle over education after announcing her plan to force school districts across New Jersey to consolidate by county last night, a move…
Ocean County man held without bail on child endangerment and assault charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A 32-year-old Ocean County man is being held without bail after his arrest on multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault, child endangerment, and criminal restraint, according to jail…
Ciattarelli says Motor Vehicle workers will return to work if he is elected
TRENTON, N.J. – Motor Vehicle Commission operations became a flashpoint in the governor’s race as Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill clashed over whether in-person services should return to pre-pandemic levels. Many of…
Stafford firefighters assist Barnegat crews in battling house fire
Stafford Township, NJ – Multiple units from Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 responded Friday to assist Barnegat firefighters during a house fire, officials said. Ladder 4735, Rescue Engine 4731, and Engine…
Firefighters edge out police in Seaside Park Battle of the Badges softball game
Seaside Park, NJ – It was a full nine innings of hometown rivalry as Seaside Park PBA 182 squared off against Seaside Park Station 45 in the annual Battle of the Badges…
Manchester Township mourns retired patrolman Daniel Miljenovic
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department announced the death of retired Patrolman Daniel J. Miljenovic, who passed away on September 20. Miljenovic served the department from December 1975 until…
Democrat Lobbyist, Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore’s Anti-Ciattarelli Posts Scrubbed from Facebook
Toms River, NJ – A series of anti-Jack Ciattarelli posts and advertisements that appeared on the Ocean County GOP’s official Facebook page have been quietly removed after drawing criticism for targeting the…
Jack Ciattarelli slams Mikie Sherrill, Dems for Pushing EV Mandate as Energy Bills Triple in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli took aim at New Jersey’s electric vehicle mandate this week, warning that the state’s power grid and already-high utility bills cannot sustain the policy. In…
Manchester police host first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner” fundraiser
Manchester, NJ – A new community tradition was born this week when the Manchester Township Police Department held its first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner,” raising thousands of dollars to support its K-9 Unit.…
Toms River’s Future Could Be in Movies, Not High-Rise Apartments, Council Candidate Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River could position itself as New Jersey’s next entertainment industry hub under a new vision put forward by council candidate Justin Moran, who is running in Ward…
Ocean County man held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed
Toms River, NJ – A 36-year-old Ocean County man is in custody without bail after being charged with attempted assault and flagged with an immigration detainer, jail records show. Jorge Alejandro Mendieta-Isidro…
Ocean County man jailed on domestic violence assault charges
Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old Ocean County man was booked Friday on domestic violence assault charges and is being held without bail, according to county inmate records. Nelson Hango-Pombosa was committed…
