Toms River Recreation Department Offers Full Slate of August and September Summer Fun and Activities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Summer may be winding down, but the Toms River Recreation Department is keeping the calendar full with dozens of activities for children and adults throughout August and September.…
Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are
A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…
White House Reports “Aliens Walk Among Us” Release Report on Lakewood
A new White House immigration website shows 114 arrests in Lakewood between February 2025 and May 2026, with officials citing a range of criminal charges and gang affiliations among some individuals taken…
Driving in Jackson Is Much Worse Than It Was 10 Years Ago
Reader Submitted: Anyone who has lived in Jackson Township for more than a decade knows the truth: driving here has become significantly worse. What was once a community where residents could get…
New Jersey E-Bike Riders Face Licensing, Registration Requirements Starting July 19
The grace period for New Jersey’s new e-bike regulations ends July 19, bringing major changes that will require licensing, registration, and insurance for many riders across the state. New Jersey residents who…
Manchester Man Was Impaired During Serious Head On Crash in Toms River, Prosecutor Says
New charges were filed against a Manchester Township man after laboratory results allegedly showed he was under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances during a head-on crash that seriously injured…
Head-on crash suspect accused of driving drunk and high in Toms River
Prosecutors say a New Jersey man fled into the woods after a crash that seriously injured multiple people before blood tests revealed alcohol and drugs in his system Toms River, NJ —…
Jackson woman who shot 79-year-old man gets mercy after victim speaks up
A New Jersey woman admitted to aggravated assault after prosecutors say she shot a 79-year-old man and fled the scene, but the victim’s request for leniency helped shape the outcome Toms River,…
ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey
Federal authorities have arrested a Barnegat Township man accused of hitting an ICE agent with a van and fleeing during an immigration enforcement operation in Ocean County. A man has been charged…
Dog Recovered from Manasquan Lagoon After Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team Search
A volunteer dive team helped bring closure to a grieving family after recovering a dog that drowned in a Manasquan Lagoon earlier this month. The Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team responded to…
Don’t Blame Stafford Police for the ICE Incident. Blame New Jersey’s Politicians
When an ICE officer was struck by a fleeing suspect during an attempted immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township this week, many New Jersey residents immediately asked the same question: Why didn’t…
Arrested and Released Again: Lugo Sanchez Had 1,000 Lewd Images of Children Set Free Under Bail Reform Laws
A Barnegat Township man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online activity to his residence. This was not his first rodeo. A 28-year-old Barnegat Township man…
Undercover drug probe ends with guilty plea in Ocean County
An undercover drug investigation led to multiple cocaine sales, a raid on a Toms River residence and now a guilty plea Toms River, NJ — A Toms River man has admitted to…
Mikie Sherrill Administration Celebrates As Offshore Wind Farms Back on the Table in New Jersey
While New Jersey’s Attorney General hailed a federal court victory for offshore wind development, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia argued the state’s offshore wind strategy has already collapsed after taxpayers absorbed massive losses and…
Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…
Seaside Heights Boardwalk Fire Doused Before Major Damage After Cigarette Ignites Debris
Quick action by firefighters stopped a small fire beneath the Seaside Heights boardwalk before wind and dry conditions could fuel a larger blaze. A discarded cigarette sparked a fire beneath the Seaside…
ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired
A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…
Governor Sherrill Celebrates Pride Month at Drumthwacket, Highlights New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ History
Governor Mikie Sherrill welcomed elected officials, advocates and community members to the Governor’s Mansion as New Jersey marked Pride Month and reflected on decades of LGBTQ+ progress. Governor Mikie Sherrill hosted a…
Toms River Recreation Offering Pickleball Classes and Summer Chess Camp
Residents looking to learn a new skill this year can sign up for beginner pickleball lessons or a week-long chess camp through Toms River Recreation programs. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River…
New Jersey’s First World Cup Match Ends in a 1-1 Tie, Reminding The World Why We Don’t Love Soccer
East Rutherford, NJ – The first FIFA World Cup match ever played in New Jersey was supposed to be a historic moment. Instead, many Americans left MetLife Stadium and turned off their…
Pork Roll, Egg, and Queens Drag Brunch to Cap Off Ocean County’s Pride Weekend
A drag brunch at Seaside Social House will close out a three-day Pride Weekend celebration that brought events to Toms River and Seaside Heights. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Pride Weekend festivities in…
