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.…
Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach
$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…
E-bike rider struck by car at busy Downtown Lakewood intersection, suffers broken leg
Juvenile hospitalized after Wednesday afternoon crash at 11th Street and Madison Avenue Lakewood, NJ – A young male riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at a busy Lakewood…
Jackson Jewish Community Thanks Mayor for Townshipwide Religious Burn Sites Including Shop-Rite and Former Elementary School
Jewish Community Council thanks township officials for coordinating annual ritual Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Jewish Community Council has announced four designated locations across the township for the annual chometz burning ahead…
Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night
Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…
Update: Jackson Resident Has Had it With Illegal Petting Zoo Operating Across the Street From His House
Neighbor says years-long issues at 390 Cobain Road remain unresolved despite promises from the council as illegal petting zoo and synagogue continue to cause quality of life issues for his family and…
Jackson Passes Porta-Potty Ordinance Despite Pushback from Residents and Business Owners
A long-simmering fight over portable toilets exposed a deeper clash in Jackson over property rights, neighborhood quality of life, enforcement, and how far local government should go. Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township…
Jackson resident says parking ban for neighborhood house of worship not fair to neighbors who follow the rules
Jackson officials consider permit system as residents raise concerns over access and enforcement at a home operating as a house of worship in the neighborhood. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson resident criticized…
Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law
New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…
Jackson councilman accuses officials of misusing open space funds on pet projects during election season
Pollak claims taxpayer-approved money diverted to parks projects, demands transparency Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township councilman sharply criticized local officials during Tuesday night’s council meeting, alleging that funds intended for land…
Warmup to 70 before rain, sharp cooldown hits New Jersey by weekend
National Weather Service tracks brief spring surge followed by showers and colder air Mount Holly, NJ – A brief stretch of warmer, spring-like weather is expected across New Jersey before rain and…
There is no such thing as Central Jersey and here’s how the debate can be settled with pork roll facts
A long-running cultural divide, not a three-region state, defines New Jersey identity Trenton, NJ – The idea of “Central Jersey” has gained traction in recent years, but a closer look at geography,…
Mikie Sherrill Orders NJ Transit to Provide Basic Services and Repairs that Have Been Neglected for Years by Failing Agency
Governor pushes basic fixes amid rising cancellations and aging infrastructure Newark, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has directed NJ Transit to implement a series of immediate improvements aimed at addressing persistent complaints…
Java Moon Cafe to reopen near former Jackson location with new Millstone site after 14 years
Popular eatery plans return at Tommy’s Inn, targeting reopening later this year Millstone, NJ – While everything seems to be changing for the worse in Jackson Township, one thing is going back…
Federal records show Mikie Sherrill’s new national PAC was already raising money before its public rollout.
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching a new federal political action committee, Mission to Deliver PAC, as she moves to expand her political footprint beyond New Jersey and…
New Jersey seniors reveal top life regrets as study highlights missed chances
Trenton, NJ – A new survey of older adults in New Jersey is shedding light on the decisions and missed opportunities that continue to weigh on residents later in life, with financial…
GOP Strategist Tells New Jersey to Stop Blaming Jack Ciattarelli’s Loss on Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory
Sherrill’s record-setting win prompts GOP warning against fraud claims Trenton, NJ – A Republican strategist is urging New Jersey Republicans to shift focus away from voter fraud claims and toward campaign strategy…
New Jersey is one signature away from being an official, legal sanctuary state as immigrant rights bill heads to Governor’s desk
NJ Senate passes A4071, sparking sharp debate over immigration and policing. A high-profile bill codifying limits on immigration enforcement cleared the Senate as Republicans warn of public safety risks and Democrats defend…
Brick Republican suspends congressional challenge of five-decade incumbent after missing petition deadline
A first-time challenger will not appear on the ballot after failing to secure enough signatures, but says he plans to run again in 2028. Brick Township, NJ – A Republican candidate from…
Controlled burn underway in Berkeley Township, smoke expected along Davenport Road
Residents are being advised to expect visible smoke as fire crews conduct a planned burn operation Tuesday morning. Berkeley Township, NJ – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is conducting a controlled…
Deadly Manchester Lake Could Be Township’s Answer to Affordable Housing Crisis as Council Reviews Master Plan
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s known as the “Sarco Pit” to many locals, but it’s actually an abandoned, flooded sand pit owned and operated by Heritage Minerals in Manchester Township, with a…