Super 70’s Rock Show Set for Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The music is back on for Thursday night as the Super 70’s Rock Show featuring Super Trans Am takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach following a weather-related…
NJ TRANSIT Replaces More Than Half of Cloudy Train Windows in Accelerated Fleet Upgrade
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT announced it has replaced windows on 241 multilevel rail cars, representing 56% of its current multilevel fleet, as the agency continues an accelerated effort to eliminate the…
N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…
Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown
Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…
Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…
Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…
Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units
Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…
Jillian Messina, Head of Ocean County’s $2 Million Per Year Public Affairs Dept. Announces Resignation
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Public Affairs Director Jillian Messina is reportedly preparing to leave her position with the county, resigning in September of this year, according to a memo sent…
Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations
Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…
New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem
The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…
Thousands of JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Across New Jersey Five Days After 4th of July Storm
Holmdel, NJ – More than 7,300 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Wednesday morning, nearly five days after a series of powerful thunderstorms and damaging winds swept across New…
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Energy Bills, Cuts Universal Electric Credit to $25 as GOP Questions ‘Relief’ Plan
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills Tuesday that her administration says will lower electricity costs through increased utility oversight and new requirements for large data centers, while announcing…
New Jersey Transit Needs to Stop Ignoring Comments from Customers and a Law Could Mandate It
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Transit would be required to send individual electronic responses to riders who submit written comments about proposed fare increases or significant service reductions under legislation introduced by…
New Jersey Pushes to Make Most Guns Illegal in Newly Proposed Assault Weapon Ban
Trenton, NJ – Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation in the New Jersey Legislature that would strengthen the state’s existing Assault Weapons ban by expanding the types of semi-automatic firearms prohibited under state…
New Jersey Lawmaker Says State Should Not Be Able to Ban Gas Stoves and Appliances
Trenton, NJ – A bill pending in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit state agencies, counties, and municipalities from adopting rules that ban the installation or use of Natural Gas kitchen appliances…
Lifeguards to be recognized as first responders with police, EMS and fire in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate would formally recognize Lifeguards as first responders and emergency service providers, acknowledging the specialized training and lifesaving duties they perform along…
$2.2 Million Mantoloking Waterfront Sale Tops This Week’s Toms River Area Home Sales
Toms River, NJ – The latest Toms River area real estate transactions include sales ranging from $155,000 to $2.2 million, highlighting continued activity across the township and nearby waterfront communities. The highest-priced…
Ocean County Man Charged After Firebombing Home
Little Egg Harbor, NJ – A Little Egg Harbor Township man has been charged with aggravated arson, possession of a destructive device, and hindering apprehension after investigators linked him to a residential…
Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township
Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…
From Buttzville to Bargaintown: The Stories Behind New Jersey’s Weirdest Place Names
New Jersey – Every state has a few oddly named towns, but New Jersey may have one of the strangest collections in America. While some names make visitors laugh, many trace their…
New Jersey’s “Glory Hole” Remains One of East Coast’s Top Offshore Fishing Destinations
Located about 40 miles off the New Jersey coast, the Glory Hole is a renowned offshore fishing ground that attracts anglers targeting tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks, and black sea bass each summer. New…
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