Super 70’s Rock Show Set for Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The music is back on for Thursday night as the Super 70’s Rock Show featuring Super Trans Am takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach following a weather-related…
Fact or Fiction: Did New Jersey Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters in 2024?
A claim circulating online in recent months has sparked debate across New Jersey and beyond: that the Garden State had more registered voters in 2024 than eligible voters. At the center of…
New Jersey Has Third-Lowest Firearm Death Rate in U.S. CDC Data Shows
New Jersey recorded the third-lowest firearm mortality rate in the United States in 2024, according to newly released CDC mortality data. The CDC’s “Firearm Mortality by State” report shows New Jersey had…
New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…
NJ Attorney General’s Office Sends South Toms River Police Shootout Investigation Back to Ocean County Prosecutor
South Toms River, N.J. — A police-involved shooting that left a Toms River firefighter wounded and facing multiple attempted murder charges will now be investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after…
New Jersey Attorney General is “Misleading the Public” on Latest Anti-Gun Statement, Lawmaker Says
Trenton, N.J. — A dispute over proposed federal changes to U.S. Postal Service firearm shipping rules escalated this week after New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accused the state attorney general’s office of…
New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others
New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…
Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school
School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…
Hummingbirds Return to New Jersey Gardens as Early May Sightings Spread Across State
Toms River, NJ – Tiny flashes of green and red are reappearing across New Jersey this week as hummingbirds return to backyard feeders and flower gardens, signaling a seasonal shift many residents…
Warm Days, Cold Nights: New Jersey Gardeners Urged to Wait Before Planting Summer Crops
Toms River, NJ – An early taste of summer warmth is arriving this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, but gardeners across New Jersey’s Zone 7 are being warned not to…
Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River
South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…
Manchester Township man accused of pointing Glock at wife, making death threats during domestic dispute
Manchester Township, NJ – A 48-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after investigators say he pointed a handgun at his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute in Ocean…
Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where
Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…
Brick Township Hit and Runs: Here’s Where They Are Happening Most
Spike in Hit-and-Run Crashes Raises Concerns Across Brick Township Corridors Brick Township is experiencing a troubling surge in hit-and-run crashes, with police records showing nearly 50 reported incidents over a roughly 30-day…
NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…
Abandoned Dog Found Tied Up in New Jersey Park Fighting for Life as Shelter Seeks Help
Forked River, NJ — A severely neglected 1-year-old dog found tied up in a park and weighing just 20 pounds is now in intensive care, as a local animal shelter works to…
Shy but Affectionate Dog ‘Luna’ Seeks Forever Home at Ocean County Shelter
Manahawkin, NJ — A 1½-year-old American Bully described as gentle, affectionate, and eager to bond is now available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say she’s already…
South Toms River Rec Asks Families to Return Missing Gaga Ball from Neighborhood Pit
South Toms River, NJ — A small but telling community issue is unfolding at South Toms River Recreation, where officials say a ball left out for neighborhood children has gone missing, prompting…
ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture
JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…
McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…
Longtime Jackson Resident Was Just Trying to Get Home When He Was Called the N-Word
Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township resident filed a police report after a child shouted a racial slur, the “N-Word” with the hard R, at him during an encounter on a residential…
