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…
Wawa ticket wins $400K as scratch-off blitz hits Ocean County
Powerball shopper hits $1 million as wave of lottery wins sweep New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — A quiet stop at a Rio Grande grocery store turned into a million-dollar moment for one…
Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…
Watch: New Jersey Cop Guilty for Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Threatens to Burn Down House
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An off-duty Toms River police officer who smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home has been permanently barred from law enforcement after entering a guilty plea. Rebecca Sayegh,…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood
Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…
Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure
New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…
NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency
TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…
Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…
Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…
Whre’s the Beef? Wendy’s portions spark outrage as New York area customers accuse chain of shrinkflation
NEW YORK, NY – From Lower Manhattan to Washington Heights, Wendy’s customers are calling foul on what they describe as shrinking burgers, smaller nuggets, and full-price meals that don’t fill them up.…
Scratch-off in Barnegat nails $400K jackpot
Ocean County player hits $400K top prize in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off Barnegat, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa in Barnegat made an Ocean County player $400,000 richer…
Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…
Brick police warn of ‘Grinch season’ as porch thefts rise with holiday deliveries
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As packages pile up on doorsteps this holiday season, police in Brick Township are reminding residents to stay alert for porch pirates hoping to steal their festive deliveries.…
Bill moves forward to ensure proper burials for unclaimed veterans as Legion uncovers forgotten graves
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bipartisan measure Monday to guarantee that unclaimed veteran cremains receive the dignified burials they deserve, even as an American Legion post in Monmouth County…
Seaside Park police welcome ‘Officer Jingles’ for holiday toy drive
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park Police Department is getting into the holiday spirit with the arrival of a special seasonal recruit known as Officer Jingles, who joins the force from…
Lottery ticket delivers six-figure win in Toms River
Ocean County shopper scores $131K Fast Play jackpot from $5 ticket Toms River, NJ – A spur-of-the-moment play turned into a six-figure windfall for an Ocean County resident who hit $131,917 in…
Cold-stunned sea turtle rescued from bay in Beach Haven
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – A green sea turtle found floating motionless near Queen City Marina was rescued Saturday afternoon after being spotted in the chilly bay waters, according to the Marine Mammal…
Police ask for help identifying woman found wandering on Pelican Island
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman found walking in the Pelican Island section of Toms River on Saturday. Police said the unidentified woman…
Council Pulls Plug on Troubled Seaside Condo Project with Ties to Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – After years of delays, warnings, and unmet deadlines, Seaside Heights officials have scrapped a long-promised redevelopment deal for a 10-story mixed-use tower once touted as the centerpiece of…
Downtown Toms River set to sparkle at annual Christmas tree lighting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The heart of downtown Toms River will glow this Friday as residents gather for the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to…
