Friendly young Labrador searching for a family to call his own
Shelter and rescue partners seek foster home for 1-year-old Murphy JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A young black Labrador Retriever is searching for a family willing to open their home after arriving at…
Ocean County Commissioners Ginny Haines and Jack Kelly Have a Problem
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s Republican Freeholders, now commissioners have a healthy track record of running for office unopposed, but this year, that might change. At this week’s closed-door GOP convention,…
The three deadliest intersections in America are in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey leads the nation in a lot of unpleasant things, including highest taxes, highest cost of living, and highest per capita COVID-19 death toll during the pandemic, but…
Guardian calls on state to investigate report of lead contamination in Atlantic County Schools drinking water
NORTHFIELD, N.J. – New Jersey Assemblyman Don Guardian on Friday called for an investigation into potential lead contamination in the Atlantic County schools’ drinking water. Guardian called on the New Jersey Department of…
Social media reports of shooting in Toms River unfounded, police
Toms River, NJ – After reports of the second shooting in Toms River began this week, rumors quickly spread on social media Friday afternoon. The Toms River Police Department later said those…
Former Jackson Township Business Administrator, Paterson Mayor Torres Charged for Contempt
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Since leaving Jackson Township after being hired by Mayor Michael Reina, former township Business Administrator and mayor of the City of Paterson is back in the sights of…
Ocean County GOP Rejects Trump Threat, Endorses Chris Smith for Congress
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The rift between the Ocean County GOP and former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has come to light after the party establishment elite voted in a closed-door session,…
Armed Toms River Cops Guarded the Doors as Ocean County Republicans Voted in Secret During Annual GOP Convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman had all of the exits to the ballroom at the Days Inn on Route 37 secured by Toms River Police officers after…
Negotiations were unsuccessful, Toms River police say of tense motel standoff
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who barricaded himself, armed with a knife ended with a man slitting his own throat at a Motel 6 located on Route 37 in Toms River.…
Hacker ordered $5,800 from Wayfair customer’s account after gaining access
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A possible hacker gained access to a Lacey Township resident’s Wayfair account placing orders for $5,800 in unwanted items. According to Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella, earlier on…
Scammer defrauded Ocean County gamer out of $3,500 in Discord chat room
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A gamer in Ocean County was defrauded out of $3,500 after being told he was banned from an online game due to account delinquency. The gamer didn’t realize…
Motorcyclist gets more bad news after crash when police find open warrants
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcyclist who was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township got more bad news when police arrived. He had open warrants and was placed under arrest.…
Forked River structure fire accidental, police
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a home last Thursday on Anchorage Drive in Forked River has been determined to have been sparked by accidental causes. The Lacey Township Police Department…
Ocean County legislators say Murphy’s school funding, tax formula unfair to shore towns
TRENTON, NJ – The Jersey Shore communities have long argued Governor Phil Murphy’s school funding formula unfairly penalizes school districts in counties like Ocean County. The argument is that Ocean County taxpayers…
Rising from the ashes, this Toms River plaza is ready for business, but which ones?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Ocean National Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Cox Cro Road in Toms River is nearly ready for business.…
This Toms River intersection has been identified as the third deadliest in America
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to the Fang Law Firm, a personal injury legal practice based in Colorado, Toms River is home to the third most deadly intersection in America. Between 2000…
Poll shows New Jerseyeans Prefer Full-Service Stations, Don’t Want to Pump Their Own Gas
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – With a move afoot in the New Jersey Senate to end the 73-year-old prohibition of pumping your own gas, a new poll this week showed most residents don’t…
Gas prices in Ocean County have significantly surpassed the $4 per gallon mark
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Gas prices are climbing and in Ocean County, they are officially over $4 per gallon. Two days ago, we featured a few remaining stations still selling gas for…
Few details available after man shot in Toms River dropped off at hospital and later died
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There are few details being released at this time by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office as a possible murder investigation is underway in Toms River. According to Prosecutor…
After settling Jackson Trails lawsuit Jackson Township hires public relations consultant to handle “issues management”
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina have announced the hiring of Stephen Dnistrian, of Steve – Brand and Communications, a public relations consultant after settling their million-dollar…
Pedestrian struck in Downtown Toms River, in critical condition
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A pedestrian was struck and rushed to the hospital at the intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue in Downtown Toms River is in critical condition police reported…
