Manchester Schools, Police Move to Shared Radio System for Faster Communication
Manchester Township schools and police are now using the same radio system after staff completed training aimed at improving emergency communications.…
Summer Is Setting on Miss Barnegat Light’s Sunset Cruises — Last Rides Are Next Weekend
Miss Barnegat Light's $25 sunset cruises end Sept. 19, leaving three final chances to cruise Barnegat Inlet beneath Old Barney before summer ends.…
La Riva in Barnegat Light Serves Some of LBI’s Best Pizza, but Hurry Before It Closes
La Riva in Barnegat Light serves excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a relaxed LBI atmosphere, but its seasonal closing is approaching fast.…
Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick
Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…
Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild
Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…
Trump Just Stopped That Annoying Start-Stop Car Feature: Nobody Wanted It
Washington, D.C. — The feature that kills your engine at every red light just got dragged into federal policy, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back regulations tied to auto efficiency—taking…
Pinelands Commission Blocks Manchester Zoning Change as Council Repeals Townhouse Ban
Manchester, NJ — A disputed zoning change affecting development in the Pinelands region of Manchester Township has been scrapped after state regulators refused to approve it, forcing local officials to reverse course…
Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting
Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…
International Fugitive Arrested in Lakewood: Man Accused of Crimes Against Children in Israel Nabbed by U.S. Marshals
Newark, NJ – A 43-year-old Lakewood resident accused of sex crimes against children in Israel is now in federal custody after U.S. authorities arrested him in New Jersey earlier this month as…
New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered
Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…
Manchester Council President Resigns After Taking Ocean County Patronage Job
Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Council President Roxy Conniff stepped down from her position Monday, April 27, citing a move out of the township, creating a vacancy on the governing body with…
Brazil Homicide Suspect With Interpol Red Notice Arrested in New Jersey, Held Without Bond
Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Brazil for homicide and flagged with an Interpol Red Notice is now in federal custody after immigration agents tracked him down in New Jersey. Authorities…
Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup
Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…
State Police Release New Update on Stolen Chemical Spraying Drones in New Jersey
New Jersey State Police Recover Stolen Agricultural Drones in Ongoing Investigation Authorities in New Jersey have recovered a fleet of stolen agricultural drones that had raised concerns due to their potential misuse.…
New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor
Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…
Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond…
Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks
Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…
Stolen Chemical-Spraying Drones Located in North Jersey Warehouse
Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones stolen in a coordinated New Jersey heist earlier this month have been recovered at a warehouse in Dover, easing fears that the equipment could be…
Toms River GOP Club Leader, Police Dept. Employee Arrested on Assault Charge, Held in Ocean County Jail
Toms River, NJ — A local Republican club leader is being held without bail after authorities charged him with assault in Ocean County, according to jail records filed Monday. Michael Anthony Mailot,…
Migrant Burglary Suspect Held in Ocean County Jail As ICE Detainer Issued
Toms River, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail Sunday is being held without bail on burglary and criminal mischief charges, with federal immigration authorities also placing a detainer…
Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County
Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…
Jackson Township Mayor Announces Plan to Seize 129 Properties for Alleged $14.2 Million in Unpaid Taxes
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township’s Republican leaders are ready to seize 129 private properties as officials say they are moving to recover more than $14.2 million in unpaid property taxes across 129…
New Jersey Congresswoman: “Eliminate the President Right Now” Ahead of Third Failed Assassination Attempt
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s “Eliminate” Remark on Trump Sparks Backlash as Clip Circulates Online Washington, D.C. — An April comment being shared on social media from U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is…