Epic Yacht Rock Party in Toms River Tonight at Waterfront Shelter Cove Park
Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River has rescheduled its Summer Concert Series performance featuring Epic Yacht Rock Party after storms forced officials to cancel the original event. The free…
Jackson Council Announces Townshipwide DOGE Program
Jackson Township, NJ – In line with their election promises, the Jackson Township Council has initiated plans for a thorough audit to enhance the efficiency of all municipal departments. This plan aligns…
Lakewood Power Outage: When Is The Power Coming Back On?
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Severe weather has left 3,500 homes without power across Lakewood, with utility crews en route to assess the damage and begin repairs. Officials have not provided an estimated time…
3,000 without power in Jackson Township as storms topple trees, power lines
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — High winds and heavy rains have left 3,000 residents without power in Jackson Township, as downed trees and power lines forced multiple road closures across the area. Emergency…
5,000 Homes Lose Power in Brick Township
BRICK, NJ — Tonight, the township of Brick is battling widespread power outages as high winds whip through Ocean County. Approximately 5,000 homes are currently without electricity, with numerous traffic lights out,…
Jackson Township Council Opposes JCP&L’s Proposed 17-20% Summer Electricity Rate Hike
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is voicing strong opposition to Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposed 17-20% electricity rate increase set to take effect in the summer of…
New Adventure Crossing Plan Cancels Retail, Hotel, and MS Research Facility for 1,200 Apartments
JACKSON, NJ – In a significant and unpopular pivot from its original vision, Cardinale Enterprises, led by Vito Cardinale, has introduced a new development plan for the Adventure Crossing project in Jackson…
Brick Township welcomes two new businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong officially welcomed two new businesses to Brick Township, participating in ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Quilting by the Shore and Victors Salon Studio.…
Jackson to Host Community Block Public Hearing on February 27
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING #2 – February 27, 2025, 6:30pm COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CY2025 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Council of the Township of…
Jackson School Board Member Suggests Selling Jackson Liberty High School Because It’s Worth A Lot of Money
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Board of Education member Erica Osmond has proposed selling Jackson Liberty High School and McAuliffe Middle School as a potential solution to fund repairs for older district schools,…
Fire damages Toms River mobile home; all pets rescued
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mobile home on Aviary Way, prompting a multi-department response and resulting in significant damage to the structure. Fire crews…
Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools
JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…
Electricity Prices Are Rising 20% in New Jersey This Summer, BPU Reports
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents and businesses will see higher electricity bills starting June 1, 2025, after the state’s annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction resulted in increased costs for electricity…
Five arrested in Toms River drug bust, all released under New Jersey Bail Reform
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of 2/12/25 all…
Adopt Dexter: A sweet, loving pup looking for his forever family
JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a 5-year-old Labrador/Pit Bull mix, is looking for his perfect match after returning to the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility through no fault of his own. Described as…
Manchester police seek public’s help in locating missing 16-year-old girl
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Azaria Scott, who was last seen on February 11 in the area of Richard Estates. According to the…
Ocean County commissioner bows out as GOP chairman tightens grip
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Longtime Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines will not seek re-election this year, marking the final removal of those who opposed Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Haines, once…
Lost Miniature Pinscher mix found roaming Blandina Street in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — A female Miniature Pinscher mix was found loose on Blandina Street after reportedly roaming the area for several days, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were able to…
New Jersey Fines Property Owners for Denying Rentals to Section 8 Illegal Aliens
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for allegedly discriminating…
Ocean County’s Stance on ICE Detainers Remains Unclear, Unchanged Under Governor Phil Murphy Guidelines
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack Kelly of…
Toms River mayor, council reject state’s demand for 670 more affordable housing units
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing units, arguing that the municipality has already…
