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.…
New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State
Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…
New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…
Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…
Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…
Ocean County Drunk Driver Had Active Pennsylvania Warrant
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A driver arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County is now also facing complications tied to an out-of-state warrant, according to jail records. Shaun…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…
Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment
Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter
XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…
Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash
Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty
Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…
Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities
Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…
Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth
Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…
Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community
Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…
New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour
Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…
Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick
Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…
