Jackson Honors First Responders Who Answered the Call After 9/11 Attacks
Jackson Township honored dozens of local police, firefighters and EMS members who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks as the nation marks 25 years.…
Toms River Cocaine Dealer Gets 18 Years After Release, Parkway Police Chase
Toms River man Phillip Tarver received 18 years in state prison after two cocaine cases, including a police pursuit months after his first release.…
Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
Lakewood Toy Store Owner Charged; Police Say “Parking Lot Was Completely Filled”
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood toy store owner and manager were charged on Monday after more than 50 people waited outside their store to buy toys. Yossi Itzkowitz, the owner, and…
Taxes Up 7%, Town Shut Down, Except for Mo Hill’s $300 Per Hour Political Investigation
TOMS RIVER-Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach is convinced that somebody in town hall is leaking secret discussions held by himself and fellow elected officials and is doubling down on a $300 per…
Christmas Keep Closed Island Beach State Park Protected During Storm
The State of New Jersey let residents know today that the dunes at Island Beach State Park survived yesterday’s windy onslaught thanks to thousands of donations of Christmas trees over the year,…
New Jersey Democrats Back Murphy, Vote to Keep State Parks Closed
TRENTON, NJ – The fight to keep New Jersey’s State Parks open during the COVID-19 epidemic has gone straight down the party line. New Jersey Assembly Democrats defeated Republicans 52-27, signaling the…
LBI Woman Charged for Renting Out Her Condo
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – A Jersey City woman obviously didn’t get Assemblyman Greg McGuckin’s memo that BENNY’s aren’t wanted here at the Jersey Shore during the COVID-19 pandemic and for that,…
Police: Stephen Breza, 70, Menacingly Waved His Pipe, Punched Customer, Belligerent With Police Over Murphy Face Mask Requirement
TOMS RIVER-A Toms River man was arrested twice. Each time it was at a WaWa and each time, it all started because he was refuse service for not wearing a protective mask…
Damage in Toms River Not Caused by Storm, But Drunk Driver
On Monday April 13, 2020, at approximately 3:14 AM, multiple units responded to a traffic crash located at Route 37 E and Peter Ave. Upon arrival, Kristofer I. Coltenback, 43 of Manchester,…
Toms River Student Art Projects Inspire Hope During Coronavirus Pandemic
From Toms River School District March 30, 2020— While checking her students’ amazing artwork, Cedar Grove art teacher Gina Bisogna was especially surprised by a submission from one of her second graders, Samantha…
Judge Orders Jackson Township Planning Board to Vote Again on Jackson Park South Denial
TRENTON-New Jersey Superior Court Judge Marc Troncone has issued an order to the Township of Jackson and the Jackson Township Planning Board to hold another vote on the denial of the Jackson…
Ocean County Man Threatens to Infect Police Station with Coronavirus
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man arrested by police here said he was infected with COVID-19 and wanted to spread his virus to the entire department. William Wolverton, 50, of…
Coronacrime: People Now Being Robbed of their Unemployment Cards
LACEY-It’s not Venezuela in New Jersey quite yet, but the crimes are starting to make it look that way. In the past, people would rob each other of their valuables. Now, people…
Berkeley Police Department: Use Caution with COVID-19 GoFundMe Campaigns
The Berkeley Township Police Department would like to remind our residents to be cautious when making Covid-19 donations via Go-Fund- Me or other internet based sites. There has been an uptick in…
Toms River Fire Companies, First Responders Give Hospital Workers at Community Medical Center Heroes Tribute
The Toms River first responder community set out to show their appreciation for the front line fighters of the COVID-19 epidemic. Here’s what the TR Fire Co. 1 shared on their Facebook…
Howell Municipal Alliance Offers Helping Hands for Those In Need of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
Christa Riddle, from the Howell Municipal Alliance wants to let the community’s most vulnerable know that help is just a click away. Here’s here message from the Howell Municipal Alliance: Feeling sad…
Howell Hero Helps to Get 3,400 Pounds of Food Donated to Help Those in Need
Hannah Gumpert of Means Database is one of this week’s Jersey Shore Heroes as she worked to get a whopping 3,400 pounds of food to be donated to those in need in…
Gym Owner Gets Exercise Delivering Hundreds of Pounds of Food to Jackson Senior Center
Jason Cappetta of Cross Fit Andare Gym has been delivering food the Howell Senior Center to help those in need. Here’s the details of his donations from the township Facebook page: …
Easter Bunny Visits Howell Township
Howell Township made special arrangements on Saturday to safely allow for the passage for the Easter Bunny. Before heading out on his morning deliveries on Sunday, the township escorted the bunny through…
Howell Township Launches COVID-19 Text Alert System
Howell Township has launched a COVID-19 alert system to help residents stay up to date on township related events related to COVID-19. There are three ways you can sign up to get…
Berkeley Township Mayor Amato: We are Accepting Canned Goods and Food Donations to Feed Those In Need
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Mayor Carmen Amato of Berkeley Township has announced his town’s partnership with Fulfill NJ and local volunteers to collect and distribute food for those in need. “Next week, we will be…
Manchester Mayor Commends Newly Christened EMS Service
MANCHESTER-So far, so good. That’s the vibe coming out of Manchester as Mayor Ken Palmer said the town’s new municipal EMT services, which launched just days before the coronavirus outbreak is faring.…