Police warn of jury duty scam targeting Barnegat area residents
Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payments to avoid fake arrests. BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat police are warning residents about a surge in phone scams in which callers…
Private school campus approved on East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township planning board has approved a three-school campus proposed by Lakewood Cheder and Bais Faiga School. The schools, which have 50 years of history in nearby…
Five suspected drug dealers arrested in Point Pleasant Beach
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A two-month investigation into cocaine distribution in Point Pleasant Beach resulted in the arrest of five individuals. Detectives from various law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant…
Brooklyn man threatened to shoot workers at Lakewood Supermarket, police report
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg…
The Arc to host step up walk at ShoreTown Ballpark
by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at ShoreTown Ballpark,…
Gopal funding bill falls short to ‘save’ Jersey Shore school funding slashes by Murphy
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat Vin Gopal…
Lakewood Strand Theater seeking new manager
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. The board of the Strand Theater, 400…
Fire officials investigating fatal fire in Cedar Glen West
MANCHESTER, NJ – One person was killed in a residential structure fire in Cedar Glen West in Manchester on Sunday. Heavy smoke and flames prevented police and firefighter from attempting a rescue…
Toms River’s Todd Frazier back with Yankees as YES Network studio host
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two time Major League Baseball All-Star and retired New York Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier is rejoining the Yankees family. Frazier will join the Yankees’ YES Network as…
Crate looking forward to continuing Ducey’s success as Brick Township mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lisa Crate, the newly sworn-in mayor of Brick Township acknowledged she has big shoes to fill when it comes to replacing longtime mayor John Ducey. Ducey resigned this…
Marine conservation groups in whale debate took money from offshore wind backers
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – As the debate continues whether sonar mapping off the coast of the Jersey Shore and other areas has contributed to a recent spike in humpback whale deaths, the…
Machete wielding suspect menaced multiple people in Lakewood, arrested
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood have arrested 22-year-old Max Miliano Sanchez after he waved a machete in front of five people walking along Forest Avenue Monday night. Lakewood Police Department Capt.…
Police find cocaine hidden in toy boxes in Toms River drug raids at four homes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at four different residences throughout Toms River. Those warrants resulted in the arrest of three suspected cocaine dealers. The…
NJ DEP to host public hearing on Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will hear public comments regarding Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed plan to develop portions of the Ciba-Geigy superfund site. The plan calls…
Two hospitalized in Manchester crash
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two women were injured due to a single-vehicle crash in Manchester Township Sunday afternoon. According to police, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guard rail and…
Mother, Daughter struck by vehicle while crossing Route 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A mother and daughter were struck by a car while crossing Route 9 in the area of Chestnut Street Friday night in Lakewood. Lakewood Police and EMS responded to…
Gilmore dines with Orthodox community leaders as he hashes alternate plan to control Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore met with Toms River Jewish Community Council leaders for dinner this week as he hashed out a plan B for his campaign…
New bar and grill announced at former Toms River Charlie Brown’s restaurant
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Charlie Browns, the restaurant franchise loved by locals across New Jersey became a victim of the pandemic after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s extended business and restaurant lockdowns.…
Robbery suspect armed with scissors arrested in Lakewood after setting fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police arrested a 21-year-old man after a botched attempted armed robbery in Lakewood Township on Thursday. Ricardo Buitron, 21, is alleged to have approached a 20-year-old victim in the…
Lakewood school bus driver ran over child after exiting, left scene
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child who exited a Lakewood school bus Thursday evening ran in front of the bus and was run over by the driver who did not know the child…
Jackson Republicans claim seat at political table in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is known as a fighter who knows how to win elections, especially when it comes to elections under his purview. Gilmore has…
