Eight Men Charged in Mercer County Child Exploitation Operation
Trenton, NJ – Eight individuals have been charged following a months-long online child exploitation investigation conducted by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, authorities announced Monday.…
Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…
NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…
New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…
New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…
Walmart parking lot chase ends with Toms River man headed to state prison for five years
Toms River man gets 5 years in prison after gun found in crashed van and cocaine case near Walmart TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who prosecutors say was found…
Suspended driver hits scooter in NJ and drags rider under pickup
Toms River man charged after electric scooter rider dragged in DUI crash BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Toms River man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed a pickup truck…
Mayor Crate Limits Brick Affordable Housing Demands to Just 106 Units
BRICK, N.J. – As towns like nearby Jackson Township settled for over 1,000 units of affordable housing, Brick Mayor Lisa Crate, like Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick pushed back hard against the…
Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …
Former Trainside Warehouse site in South Toms River hits the market for redevelopment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The longtime Route 9 property once home to the Trainside Warehouse and later an indoor flea market and sports complex is back on the market, with new plans…
Former Eckerd’s store in Forked River hits market for sale on busy Route 9
FORKED RIVER, N.J. – A former Eckerd’s drugstore building along Route 9 in Lacey Township has been listed for sale, offering investors or owner-operators a prime Ocean County retail site with strong…
Corner pizzeria property hits market in Lanoka Harbor for just under $1M
LANOKA HARBOR, N.J. – A fully leased mixed-use retail property on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor has been listed for sale at $999,000, offering investors a 6.22 percent capitalization rate and a…
New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers
TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…
Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…
New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…
Lakewood dad pleads guilty in death of 3-month-old daughter
Lakewood dad admits guilt in death of 3-month-old as prosecutors seek 25 years LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man stood in court Thursday and pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death…
Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated
JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…
Brick Township homeowners sue zoning board over oceanfront height variances
BRICK, N.J. – A pair of Brick Township residents have filed suit against the municipal zoning board, alleging the board unlawfully approved multiple variances allowing a neighboring developer to build an oversized…
Brooklyn developer sues Manchester Township over halted renovation project and disputed demolition order
MANCHESTER, NJ – A Brooklyn-based property owner is suing Manchester Township and its Planning Board after the township abruptly ordered work to stop on two homes it had previously approved for renovation,…
Seaside Heights man sues borough and police department, claims discrimination over service dog
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Beachwood man has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court against the Borough of Seaside Heights, its Police Department, and the mayor, alleging discrimination after what…
Berkeley Township sued after Bayville man injured in street fall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Bayville couple has filed a civil lawsuit against Berkeley Township, alleging negligence in maintaining a residential roadway where the husband was seriously injured after a fall. According…
