Philadelphia Driver in Lacey Head-On Crash Possibly Drunk and High, Police Say
A head-on collision involving a Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4 left two people seriously injured along Route 539 in Lacey Township.…
ICE Arrests New Jersey-Licensed Illegal Truck Driver During New Hampshire Inspection Operation
ICE officers arrested New Jersey-based truck driver Satvir Singh during a targeted commercial vehicle operation in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
Does your Optimum service suck? Jackson is fighting back
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, the township…
CDC says no mask, no social distancing for the fully vaccinated when together
There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on many faces…one that you will actually be…
Six Flags Great Adventure to host Rockin’ Laser Light Show Drive-In
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular March 18 to 21. To coincide with…
JB’s Diner Coming to Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 6,500 square foot diner is coming to Jackson. Jackson Township is one of the few towns at the Jersey Shore and perhaps the entire state of New…
103-Year-Old survivor of two pandemics gets COVID-19 vaccine
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nearly three months after the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in Ocean County, 103-year-old Hedwig Rogine finally got hers. This wasn’t her first time fighting through a pandemic…
Lakewood community leaders pledge to discourage black face costumes next Purim
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Some residents in the area were outraged this past Purim in Lakewood after photos of several school-aged children wearing black face were posted to social media. Fred Rush, the…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming, vote for the best Irish Pub at the Jersey Shore
St. Patrick’s Day 2021 is just a few days away and we’re looking to see which Jersey Shore Irish pub our readers think is the best. We’ll announce the winners before St.…
Shore fugitive wanted for fleeing deadly crash caught by feds headed to border
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man living in the shore area wanted by law enforcement officials for the Christmas Eve death of an elderly Howell woman has been apprehended by U.S. Border…
Murphy administration announces “Back to School” teacher vaccination campaign
DEPTFORD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants teachers and students back in the classroom and has announced a campaign to get them there. The plan comes after Murphy announced he…
Top 5 Girl Scout Cookies: Which Girl Scout cookie does your state like the most?
Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual Girl Scout Cookie sale. Whether you’re the…
1978 movie was about a convoy of trucks heading for the Jersey Shore, now a real non-stop convoy is headed this way
JACKSON, NJ – It’s been nearly 42 years since the Rubber Duck led a convoy of hundreds of tractor-trailers across the country en route for the Jersey Shore. A contentious new building…
What’s that smell in Brick? What’s on Fire?
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents of Brick Township this weekend may smell thick smoke in the air in different parts of town depending upon the wind direction. The Brick Township Police Department…
Berkeley Township School District Keeps Dr. Seuss in Read Across America Day
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township School Board President Jennifer Bacchione started Wednesday off with a virtual reading for district children. The district, like many others at decided to keep Dr. Seuss…
DUI Toms River Woman Caused Crash With School Bus, State Police Vehicle
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River woman who police said was driving while under the influence early Monday morning crashed into a state police vehicle which was then pushed in front…
Facing a Possible Recall, Outcast Toms River Republican Mayor Mo Hill Has Just Formed a Third Political Party
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who also serves as consigliere to Hill and officially as the head of the Toms River Department…
Jackson man held two kids, dirt bike riders at gunpoint
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are some people who yell at kids to stay off their grass and complaining about kids doing kid things and then there’s a Jackson man who approached…
Bais Brucha, Rabbi file civil rights lawsuit against Toms River Township
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rabbi Mordechai Sekula, operator of Bais Brucha, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Toms River after being denied a variance to construct a synagogue by…
Toms River Councilwoman Receives Threatening Letters After Saying Town Needs More Racial Equity, Diversity, More Color
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a complaint filed with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Toms River Councilwoman Laurie Huryk said she has been receiving written threats through anonymous letters after giving…
Toms River Mayor Mo Hill to be Recalled, Robocall Suggests
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It looks like embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill could be facing his own recall after hundreds of residents in Toms River reported getting a robocall in…
Here’s who checked into the Ocean County Jail this weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The following is a list of individuals that have been booked into the Ocean County Jail between Friday and Sunday. Those identified here have either been booked on…