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.…
Two Children Reportedly Killed After Boating Incident Near Bayville in Ocean County
BAYVILLE, N.J. – Two children have reportedly died following a boating incident near Bayville on the Barnegat, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation. Emergency crews responded Sunday to the…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompted Swimming Restrictions at New Jersey State Parks Friday
Seaside Park, NJ — Smoke drifting south from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota prompted New Jersey State Parks to impose swimming restrictions Friday, reducing beach capacity and temporarily closing one swimming…
Island Beach State Park Charging $3 Walk-In Fee for Boaters Arriving From Barnegat Bay
Seaside Park, NJ — Visitors arriving at Island Beach State Park by boat from Tices Shoal and Barnegat Bay are now required to pay a $3 cash-only entrance fee, according to New…
Downed Utility Pole Closes U.S. Route 9 in Both Directions in Lakewood
Lakewood, NJ — A downed utility pole forced the closure of both directions of U.S. Route 9 in Lakewood early Sunday, disrupting traffic through one of Ocean County’s busiest corridors. According to…
Rain and flooding forces closure of Ocean County Fair as last day arrives
Berkeley Township, NJ — The Ocean County Fair is set to reopen Sunday for its final day after severe thunderstorms and flooding forced organizers to close the fairgrounds Saturday evening due to…
No Tornadoes Confirmed in Ocean County as AI-Generated Images Spread Across Social Media
Toms River, NJ — As severe thunderstorms moved through Ocean County, false images purporting to show tornadoes in Toms River spread rapidly across social media, prompting officials to urge residents to rely…
Mikie Sherrill Ignores Flag Order Honoring Late Air Force Bronze Star Veteran, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill did not issue a statewide order lowering New Jersey flags in memory of the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham after a Republican state senator publicly urged…
SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After Reported Assault at Jackson Township Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A reported assault in Jackson Township escalated into a SWAT response after police said a man barricaded himself inside a Neal Street home, prompting a large law enforcement…
NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill Took $80,000 from Chinese Communist Party-Linked CEO
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign fundraising is drawing renewed attention after public campaign finance records showed her congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, along with a super PAC supporting her…
New Jersey Continues Fight Over Voter Data as Thousands of Deceased and Illegals Identified Nationwide
TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration is escalating its push to identify ineligible voters nationwide, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing that states participating in its enhanced Systematic Alien Verification for…
Parasitic Illness Linked to Fresh Produce Spreads Across 34 States Including New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened people across at least 34 states, while New Jersey health officials say the Garden State is…
Declassified CIA Memo Says China Paid U.S. Media to Undermine Trump in 2020
Washington, DC – A CIA memorandum declassified this month alleges the Chinese government pursued a multi-pronged effort between 2018 and 2020 to influence the U.S. political environment ahead of the 2020 presidential…
New Jersey Voters Continue to Back Full-Service Gas Stations, FDU Poll Finds
Madison, NJ – New Jersey voters remain firmly committed to the state’s full-service gasoline law, according to a new Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll released Thursday. The survey found 64% of registered voters…
National Weather Service Predicting Three More Days of Canadian Wildfire Smoke for New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to continue affecting New Jersey through at least Friday, with the National Weather Service forecasting smoke across much of central New Jersey and…
Free Hamlin the Magician Show Tonight at Shelter Cove Beach in Toms River
Families can enjoy a free outdoor magic show Thursday evening as the Toms River Kids Summer Concert Series continues at Shelter Cove Beach. Toms River, NJ – Families looking for a free…
New Jersey Announces Investigation Into Years of JCP&L Outages and Failing to Meet Standards
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday took another step in its enforcement proceeding against Jersey Central Power & Light, saying the utility failed to meet the…
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill ‘Disappears’ New Law After Learning it Could Hurt Democrats in 2026 Elections
TRENTON, N.J. – A dispute is unfolding in Trenton after the administration of Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced it would not enforce portions of New Jersey’s newly enacted data broker law just days…
Respected Toms River Doctor, Daughter, Grandchild Killed in New York Plane Crash
HARRIETSTOWN, N.Y. – New York State Police have identified the three people killed when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Adirondack Regional Airport late Monday night. Investigators said the pilot…
Over 100,000 Undocumented Migrants Have New Jersey Driver’s Licenses According to Lawmaker
BRICK, N.J. – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra announced that his office plans to release a new report in two weeks that he says details the cost of undocumented immigration in New Jersey, including…
Seaside Heights Tide Chart: High and Low Tides Through Sunday
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – Anyone heading to the beach or Barnegat Bay this week can use the latest tide predictions for Seaside Heights to plan activities around changing water levels. Evening high…
