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…
Fire damages home in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police and firefighters responded to a structure fire inside Pine Acres Manor at around 9 am on Thursday. According to James Komsa, spokesperson for the Manchester Police Department,…
Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, according to a DOE press release Wednesday.…
All out civil war declared in Ocean County GOP after rival elected officials ousted
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has officially declared an all-out civil war within the Ocean County GOP after a controversial meeting of a handpicked screening committee that…
Manchester police cancel child safety seat inspection in March
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department was scheduled to offer a free child safety seat inspection for parents in March, but that event has been canceled. Don’t worry though,…
Prosecutor’s office investigating Berkeley Township brush fire homeless camp
BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a makeshift homeless encampment at Johnson’s Pit in Berkeley Townships is being investigated as a possible arson. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Brick Asian Fusion buffet is northern Ocean County’s best kept secret
by Linda Johnson – reader review BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Everyone has their favorite Chinese food spot, their favorite sushi and hibachi spot, and even their favorite Chinese buffet, but when it…
Fatal Toms River fire deemed accidental
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has reported a fatal fire Thursday in Toms River has been deemed accidental after an investigation. First responders were dispatched to Roberts Mobile…
Toms River High School South activates shelter in place after threat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A threat of violence at Toms River High School South led to a shelter-in-place event at the school on Friday. According Toms River Police Department communications officer Jillian…
Central Regional Schools super still getting a paycheck even after resignation
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Central Regional School District has not formally accepted the resignation of disgraced Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides. Parlapandines resigned shortly after he was interviewed by UK tabloid, The Daily Mirror…
Crash shuts down I-195 near the Howell-Jackson border during Thursday rush hour
HOWELL, NJ – A serious crash shut down traffic in both directions on Interstate 195 during the evening rush on Thursday. At around 4:45 pm, a motor vehicle crash west of Exit…
Morris Prosecutor stresses dangers of bullying in light of death of teen in Ocean County
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is stressing the dangers of bullying with high school students a week after the death of an Ocean County teen who was the victim…
Officials worried over latest whale death in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Something is killing off humpback whales at the Jersey Shore, and while New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy insists there’s no there, there, 10th District legislators disagree. Murphy has…
Brick Township officials to approve funding to preserve 31-acre proposed development as park space
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Officials in Brick Township are ready to approve the purchase of a 31-acre piece of land slated for development to preserve it as public park space. The Township…
Two injured during house fire in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – An early morning fire on Steiner Road in Manchester injured two people on Tuesday. At approximately 8:53 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Steiner Road in the Holly…
New law would force schools to report violent acts to police in New Jersey
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Schools in New Jersey are supposed to have a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, intimidation and bullying. The reality is, many New Jersey school districts fall short when it…
Toms River man charged for commercial theft
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Toms River man has been arrested and charged with commercial theft in Manahawkin. A theft was reported to Stafford Township Police Department on February 11 from the…
What’s going there? Lot cleared for future project in eastern Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – You might have seen a new clearing at a once-wooded corner on the eastern edge of Jackson Township. Last week, clearing began at the intersection of Hope Chapel Road…
Another dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore
MANASQUAN, NJ – Another dead humpback whale has washed up along the Jersey Shore, adding to the increasing body count that some are blaming on work being conducted to build a massive…
Central Regional superintendent resigns in light of bullying, harassment scandal
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In New Jersey, school districts make a big deal about zero-tolerance for harassment, bullying and intimidation, but anyone with a child who experienced bullying in school, know that’s…
