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.…
Escape From New Jersey: State Leads Nation in Outbound Moves for 8th Year as Residents Leave Over Taxes and Costs
Trenton, NJ — More New Jersey residents are leaving than arriving for the eighth straight year, with about 62% of moves in 2025 classified as outbound, according to the United Van Lines…
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business
Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…
Toms River Man Accused of Running Marijuana Vending Machine Network Across New Jersey
Toms River, NJ — A 26-month investigation into unlicensed marijuana sales across New Jersey ended with four arrests, more than 80 vending machines seized and large quantities of cannabis products recovered, prosecutors…
Choking Baby Saved by Quick-Acting EMS Crew in Beachwood
Beachwood, NJ — A baby who began choking in Beachwood is safe after a rapid response from emergency crews who arrived within minutes and provided immediate life-saving aid, preventing the need for…
Migrants with ICE Detainers Charged with Dealing Meth in Operation Honey Pot
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Three men including two illegal aliens are being held in Ocean County Jail faces multiple first- and second-degree drug charges after authorities say he possessed large quantities of…
New Jersey U.S. Senator Who Stokes Flames Daily Against Trump “Shocked” Over Third Failed Assassination Attempt
NEW JERSEY — U.S. Senator Andy Kim is facing a growing wave of backlash after posting a message in response to the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, with…
Who Is Cole Thomas Allen, The Shooter Involved in Third Assassination Attempt Against President Trum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As federal investigators continue piecing together the events that led to a security breach at one of the nation’s most high-profile political gatherings, new details are emerging about the…
Gunfire Erupts at Washington Hilton During Correspondents Dinner, Trump Escorted Out Unharmed
Washington, D.C. — Panic swept through the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night after a burst of gunfire—reported as 4 to 8 shots—rang out near the ballroom at the Washington…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Hits 45% Approval After 100 Days, Trailing Murphy’s Early Ratings in New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill enters the end of her first 100 days in office with a 45% approval rating, trailing the early benchmark set by former Gov. Phil Murphy,…
Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…
NJ Poll Finds 75% Rate State Economy Negatively as Affordability Frustration Deepens
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three out of four New Jersey residents now rate the state’s economy negatively, with frustration over rising costs and affordability driving growing dissatisfaction, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton…
New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines
NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…
Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…
Ocean County man jailed for multiple weapons and high-capacity magazine charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 5-foot-10 Ocean County man remains held without bail after being booked Friday on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines. Chaim Ginsberger…
Manchester Mobile Home Park Murderer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Elderly Mother
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 45-year-old Manchester man will serve a decade in state prison after admitting to a violent attack that left his 71-year-old mother with a fractured skull and other…
Brick police K9 teams join FBI-led NYC port drug search
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township police K9 teams trained alongside federal agents and regional units during a large-scale maritime exercise that spanned the Hudson River and key port locations in New…
NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…
Jackson Township hearing set to converted home into house of worship in zoning prohibited neighborhood
JACKSON, NJ — A proposed two-story house of worship on North New Prospect Road will go before the Jackson Township Planning Board next month, with the applicant seeking a zoning variance that…
Over 1 Million on Federal Benefits Unable to Prove Citizenship, New Jersey Lawmaker Says
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she describes as widespread failures in verifying citizenship, enforcing work requirements, and confirming eligibility for taxpayer-funded benefits, arguing that…
New Jersey Congressman Goes Missing as Republican Leaders Continue Search for Answers and Clarity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing sense of unease is surrounding Capitol Hill as U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) remains absent from Congress for more than a month, with even his closest…