Ocean County Man Held Without Bail on Assault, Child Endangerment and Weapons Charges
Toms River, NJ – Antonio Ascencion Huerto-Clara was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday and is being held without bail while facing a series of criminal charges, according to county…
Second Round of Severe Storms Leaves Nearly 90,000 JCP&L Customers Without Power Across New Jersey
New Jersey – A second round of severe thunderstorms moved across New Jersey beginning around 10 p.m. Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, thunder and frequent lightning that continued for several…
John Bolton Slammed Jackson Township for Anti-Semitism, Pleads Guilty to National Espionage Act Crime
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Former U.S. National Security Adviser John R. Bolton, 77, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to willfully retaining national defense information, resolving an 18-count indictment stemming from his handling…
NJ Assemblywoman Criticizes ‘Electrify Everything’ Push After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is criticizing the state’s energy policies after powerful thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 150,000 JCP&L customers heading into a sweltering Fourth of…
Fourth of July Blackouts Leave More Than 1.1 Million U.S. Customers Without Power as PJM Issues Alert
Trenton, NJ – As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day, more than 1.1 million utility customers across the United States are without electricity after severe thunderstorms and extreme heat battered much…
DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…
New Jersey Weather: Scorching Fourth of July Heat to Give Way to Storms, Cooler Temperatures
Mount Holly, NJ – New Jersey residents will endure another day of dangerous heat and humidity on Independence Day before a round of showers and thunderstorms brings cooler temperatures beginning Sunday. The…
Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility
Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…
More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms
Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…
Severe Storms Leave Nearly 200,000 FirstEnergy Customers Without Power Across New Jersey
Power outages surged to nearly 200,000 customers Friday night after severe thunderstorms swept across New Jersey following a day of dangerous triple-digit heat, with Ocean County remaining under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch…
New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid
Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…
New Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Friday as Temperatures Soar Above 100, Relief Arrives This Weekend
Dangerous heat will continue across parts of New Jersey through Saturday, but cooler temperatures and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected by Sunday. Mount Holly, NJ – The worst of…
New Jersey Veteran Shot and Killed in Florida Walmart Parking Lot Dispute
A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant from New Jersey was shot and killed during a confrontation over a parking space outside a Florida Walmart, and authorities continue to investigate the woman’s claim…
Sweet Jackson pup looking for second chance after long shelter stay
The 6-year-old dog has passed her temperament tests, knows basic commands and is still waiting for the permanent home she’s been hoping for. JACKSON, N.J. — Amber, a 6-year-old dog at the…
Former Jackson Little League Star Turned Pro Undergoes Emergency Spinal Surgery After On-Field Collision
The former Jackson Memorial and Rutgers standout remains hospitalized after suffering fractured vertebrae in a frightening collision while playing for the Oakland Athletics’ Double-A affiliate. Jackson, NJ – Former Jackson Little League…
Extreme heat prompts cooling shelter opening in Ocean County
Manchester Township officials are opening a cooling shelter for two days as dangerous temperatures and an Extreme Heat Warning grip the region. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Manchester Township will open a cooling…
Judge Rejects Bid to End Lawsuit Over Lakewood Development Next To Senior Community
A Superior Court judge has denied Leisure Village Association’s request for summary judgment, allowing its lawsuit challenging a controversial Lakewood Planning Board approval for a 28-unit residential development to continue. LAKEWOOD, N.J.…
You Should Be Ashamed: New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Third Trimester Abortion and Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Children
The Republican lawmaker sharply criticized Democratic policies on transgender medical care for minors and abortion during a heated Assembly debate, calling for greater protections for children. Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra,…
Parents of Teen Killed by Drunk Driver After Leaving Silverton Firehouse Party Sue Fire Company
The lawsuit alleges an underage driver was served alcohol at a party hosted at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company before a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso. TOMS RIVER,…
Child’s Family Sues Casino Pier After Amusement Ride Incident Left Him With Permanent Injuries
A lawsuit filed against Casino Pier alleges a child suffered severe, permanent injuries while riding an amusement attraction in Seaside Heights, claiming the amusement park failed to properly maintain the ride and…
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