Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Leads Domestic Violence Training for Police Recruits

Egg Harbor Township, NJ – On Wednesday, July 3, recruits at the Atlantic County Police Academy received comprehensive training on domestic violence from Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Remy and Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator…

July 8, 2024

New Jersey School Districts Selling Off Schools, Even Trees to Make Ends Meet Under Murphy Cuts

JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts his new S2 school funding formula as a major success that fully funds education in New Jersey. However, it’s also forcing some districts…

July 8, 2024

New Jersey School District Sues State and Governor Over Crippling State Aid Cuts

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools District is taking legal action against Governor Phil Murphy and the state of New Jersey due to significant funding cuts that have drastically…

July 8, 2024

New Jersey Mayor Says Phil Murphy Will Receive Bill After $3.75 Million Biden Fundraiser

MIDDLETOWN, NJ- Last weekend, President Joe Biden attended a campaign fundraiser at the home of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, which reportedly raised $3.7 million. However, the event has sparked controversy due…

July 8, 2024

Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Two Children Scheduled for Pre-Trial Release Hearing Today

Naomi Elkins to Appear for Pre-Trial Release Hearing in Ocean County Ocean County, NJ – Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, is scheduled for a pre-trial release hearing today. Elkins faces charges of…

July 8, 2024

Governor Murphy Announces Criminal Clemency Program in New Jersey

New Jersey’s criminal justice system lacks equity and fairness, Governor Claims Newark, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 362 to expedite the review process for certain clemency applications.…

July 8, 2024

7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area

NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…

July 8, 2024

New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act Putting Community Safety At Risk

OP-ED Negative Effects of New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act, enacted in 2017, aimed to create a fairer criminal justice system by reducing the reliance…

July 8, 2024

Governor Murphy’s Environmental Policies Plagued With Hypocrisy

OP-ED: Governor Murphy’s Hypocrisy on Environmental Policies New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s recent actions reveal a glaring disconnect between his environmental rhetoric and personal practices. While urging New Jersey residents to transition…

July 8, 2024

New Jersey’s Five Day Forecast Starts With Heat and Air Quality Advisory on Monday

An air quality alert is in effect for Sunday, July 7. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for Ocean and Southeastern Burlington Counties.…

July 7, 2024

Toms River Couple Compared to Bonnie and Clyde After Bizarre Last Stand

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Several law enforcement officials have described the relationship between cold-blooded killer Maxwell Johnston and his girlfriend Elizabeth Mascarelli, aka, Lizz Grimm, as a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.…

July 7, 2024

Fireworks Spark Massive 4,000 Acre Forest Fire in New Jersey

Tea Time Hill Wildfire Update: Progress Made in Wharton State Forest TABERNACLE, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is making progress in containing the Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which is…

July 7, 2024

New Jersey Split on Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Energy Agenda

TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey a leader in offshore wind energy has drawn increasing criticism from various quarters, including environmentalists, fishermen, and coastal communities. While the…

July 7, 2024

DWI Checkpoints Scheduled in Woodbury City

Woodbury, NJ — The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office has announced that Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints will be established in Woodbury City during the week of July 7. These checkpoints, implemented according…

July 7, 2024

New Jersey MVC Announces Rollout of New Temporary Registration Tags

TRENTON, NJ— The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has announced the rollout of new temporary registration tags, designed to enhance security and reduce fraud. These temporary registration tags, also known as…

July 7, 2024

Criticism Mounts Over New Jersey’s Proposed Leaf Blower Ban

TRENTON, NJ— New Jersey’s proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has sparked significant controversy, drawing criticism from residents, landscapers, and local businesses alike. The state aims to reduce noise pollution and greenhouse…

July 7, 2024

Deadly Hit-and-Run in Newark Under Investigation

NEWARK, DE—Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run incident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Salem Church Road, resulting in the death of a 57-year-old man from Newark. The collision…

July 6, 2024

Absecon Drawbridge in Atlantic City Reopened

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The Atlantic City Police Department has announced that the Absecon Drawbridge, previously closed due to a malfunction, is now open. Earlier today, the bridge was shut down in both directions,…

July 6, 2024

Tree Falls on Tenafly Home Causing Fire

TENAFLY, NJ—A distressing incident occurred this morning when a tree fell onto a house on Jefferson Avenue in Tenafly, NJ, leading to a fire. The event took place around 9 AM while…

July 6, 2024

Bergen County Store Sells Winning $127,453 Fast Play Jackpot Ticket

TRENTON, NJ—A $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket purchased in Bergen County has won a lucky player $127,453. The winning ticket, which secured 100% of the progressive jackpot, was sold on…

July 6, 2024

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