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.…
Former EPA Superfund Toxic Waste Site On the Market for an $18 Million Flip
A 22.7-acre property known as Reich Farm in Toms River has been listed for $18 million with approvals for warehouse, office, and self-storage development. Toms River, NJ – One of the largest…
Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester
A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…
Manchester Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing 83-Year-Old Woman Last Seen in Toms River
Authorities say Rosalind C. Tortorelli, 83, has been missing since December and was last seen in the Toms River area. Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Township police are asking for the public’s…
Another Lakewood Teen Shot on East 4th Street Days After Deadly Shooting Investigation
An 18-year-old was shot Saturday in Lakewood as investigators examine whether the violence may be connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in the township last week. Lakewood, NJ – An 18-year-old…
Manchester Township Driver Dies After Vehicle Strikes Tree at Pinewald Keswick Road Intersection
A 75-year-old Whiting man died after his SUV left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Friday morning, police said. Manchester Township, NJ – A Whiting man died after a single-vehicle…
What’s On Fire? Southern Ocean County Heavy Smoke Prompts Police Advisory
Authorities say a controlled burn by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is causing widespread smoke but poses no threat to the public. Stafford Township, NJ – Smoke drifting across parts of…
Beachwood Adds Two New Four-Way Stop Intersections on Barnegat Boulevard and Ocean Avenue
Beachwood police say two intersections have been converted to full four-way stops as part of a new traffic pattern beginning this week. Beachwood, NJ – Drivers traveling through Beachwood will notice new…
From farm markets to classic bakeries, New Jersey offers some of the best homemade pies in the Northeast.
Lakewood, NJ – With National Pi Day celebrated every March 14, many New Jersey residents look for the perfect slice of pie to mark the occasion. Across the Garden State, bakeries, orchards,…
Lakewood woman charged after alleged bias harassment of neighbor
Lakewood woman charged with bias intimidation after neighbor dispute LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood woman has been charged with bias intimidation following an investigation into allegations that she directed derogatory remarks toward…
Atlantic City man charged in Brant Beach home break in
DNA evidence leads to burglary charges against Atlantic City man LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — A burglary investigation in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township has resulted in charges against…
SUV driver blows past school bus in Manchester
Driver sought after SUV passes stopped school bus in Manchester MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A driver is being sought after allegedly passing a stopped school bus while a student was exiting, prompting…
$1.05 Million Carlson Court Sale Tops This Week’s Jackson Real Estate Closings
A five-bedroom home on Carlson Court led the latest round of Jackson Township property sales, closing for $1.05 million. Jackson, NJ — Several homes sold across Jackson Township this week, with prices…
Krispy Kreme in Lakewood loses kosher certification, rabbinical agency issues food alert
A kosher supervision group announced that six Krispy Kreme locations in New York and New Jersey, including one in Lakewood, are no longer certified kosher. Lakewood, NJ – A kosher supervision agency…
Two girls injured after minibike runs stop sign, crashes into late model minivan in Manchester
Police say a 13-year-old was hospitalized after a minibike carrying two juveniles collided with a minivan at a Pine Lake Park intersection Wednesday evening. Manchester, NJ – Two juvenile girls were injured…
D.C. Court Strikes Down Magazine Capacity Cap in Ruling and How That Affects New Jersey’s 10-Round Limit
A recent court ruling in Washington, D.C. striking down a ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds could set the stage for a major Second Amendment battle that may ultimately…
$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road
Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…
NJ Transit Delays Up to 60 Minutes After Overhead Wire Damage Near Portal Bridge
Rail service between Newark and New York is running with limited service after damage to Amtrak overhead wire infrastructure. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit rail service is experiencing delays of up to…
Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…
New Jersey’s Most Wanted Fugitives Continue to Evade Capture
Authorities are asking the public for help locating suspects wanted for crimes ranging from murder to sexual assault and drug trafficking. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking residents…
As Forest Fire Season Nears, New Jersey Issues Prevention Grants to 22 Communities
State officials say the funding will help communities prepare for spring wildfire season through vegetation management and fire prevention projects. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded…