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…
Stafford firefighters battle early morning blaze in Beach Haven West
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Firefighters from the Stafford Township Fire Company were dispatched to a house fire early this morning in Beach Haven West. Shortly after 6 am, firefighters arrived at the scene…
Jackson council votes for township-wide property reevaluation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to approve a property reevaluation for all real estate located in the township. The process, which will involve a property reassessment for all…
This Jersey Shore destination was just named the best in the state
The weather is below freezing, and the lakes are once again freezing over at the Jersey Shore, but the folks over at Travel Pulse are thinking Jersey Shore summers at the beach.…
Is New Jersey broken? One shore town mayor thinks it is and Gov. Murphy is to blame
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra is the latest public official to put the growing auto theft epidemic squarely in the hands of Governor Phil Murphy and his…
Jackson mayor vetoes ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said that an ordinance proposed by Council President Martin Flemming and approved during the 2022 council session was an example of government overreach. He…
Marine Mammal Center to perform lab tests on dead whale washed ashore in Brigantine
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Officials from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center took the opportunity to investigate a beached dead whale in Brigantine during a period of low tide Friday afternoon. Unable to do…
Murphy says no to stoppage of offshore work after 7 dead whales wash ashore in just over a month
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy dismissed allegations by environmentalists and politicians to temporarily halt work on the massive off-shore wind turbine farm at the Jersey Shore. Some environmental experts have blamed the…
Two New York City drug dealers caught targeting local pharmacy for prescription drugs
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two New York City pill pushers were arrested in Brick Township, New Jersey on Thursday after the DEA, coordinating with the Brick Township Police Department, followed their trail…
Woman reported missing in Manchester
MANCHESTER TWP, NJ – A Manchester woman who hasn’t been seen since before Christmas is being sought by the Manchester Township Police Department. “The Manchester Township Police Department currently needs assistance in…
Toms River invites residents to speak about controversial Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that would allow…
Lodi man in critical condition after being struck by car at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lodi man was struck by a car after stepping into the lanes of traffic on Route 37, the major thoroughfare that connects the Garden State Parkway to…
Case dismissed: Gilmore’s lawsuit in GOP civil war bounced by judge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lawsuit filed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has been tossed out of court, but the civil war between those in the party aligned with Gilmore…
Brazen car thieves in Toms River entered home to get keys, second car stolen hours later
Toms River, NJ – Three brazen car thieves entered a home in the North Dover community of Tallymawr through an unlocked front door in order to get the keys to steal the…
Manchester man charged with attempted murder, stabbing woman near Cherry Quay
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick Township on patrol Thursday night observed a vehicle with two flat tires a parking lot on Cherry Quay Road. Upon closer inspection, the officer located…
Police investigating a stabbing along Brick Township bike trail
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – One person was stabbed along the Cherry Quay bike trail in Brick Township on Friday. Police at this time believe the incident was isolated and that no threat…
Lakewood Yeshiva evacuated after man with a machete allegedly chased students
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Students at a Lakewood Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva told police they were approached by a man with a machete and chased down Thursday night. Lakewood police responded to the incident,…
Toms River family planning center receives state funding as demand increases in recent months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says public demand…
Here’s where Ocean County residents can drop off their Christmas trees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas is over. Now, many are asking how to properly dispose of their Christmas Trees. Ocean County today announced multiple convenient drop-off locations. Christmas trees can be dropped…
Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick calls for eminent domain of Ciba-Geigy site to stop development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Councilman Daniel Rodrick today announced he would like to pursue eminent domain proceedings against BASF to acquire and preserve land at the former toxic superfund…
Mayor Hill announces plan to develop housing, businesses at Toms River Ciba-Geigy property
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After denying the existence of a plan to build houses and retail businesses on the former property owned by Ciba-Geigy, now BASF, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill acknowledged…
