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.…
Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…
Bada Boom ‘Italian’ meatball hoagie debuts in New Jersey on Mangia Monday at PrimoHoagies
A spicy twist on a Philadelphia staple arrives in New Jersey for one day of discounted hoagies and a limited-time menu launch. Philadelphia, PA – PrimoHoagies is rolling out a new limited-time…
Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…
Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children
Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…
Can We Stop Pretending Ocean County’s Money Pit Cox House Needs to Be Saved as Bills Run Close to $5 Million to Date
“Questions emerge over continued funding after leadership change in county government.” Barnegat, NJ – If California can recognize that its billion-dollar train to nowhere was a failure, the Ocean County commissioners can…
Silverton Fire Department Sexual Abuse Case Put on Hold as Possible Settlement Looms
“Ocean County case alleges decades of abuse within Silverton fire company.” Toms River, NJ – A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging decades of sexual abuse within a volunteer fire company has been temporarily…
Toms River crash lawsuit targets Plumsted officer over alleged red-light collision
“Ocean County complaint claims police vehicle caused serious injuries at Route 37 intersection.” Toms River, NJ – A new lawsuit filed in Ocean County alleges a Plumsted Township police officer caused a…
Ocean County man held without bail on threats and weapons charges, ICE detainer issued
Suspect in Ocean County jail faces threat-to-kill and weapons offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Jairo Rene Portillo-Rios is being held in the Ocean County Jail on multiple criminal…
Undocumented man charged with manufacturing and distributing meth and cocaine in Ocean County
“Second-degree charges filed after Ocean County booking tied to cocaine, heroin offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Samuel Sanchezdelosantos was arrested and booked into the Ocean County Jail over…
Mikie Sherrill’s No Pro-Immigrant Sanctuary State Laws Put the Public At Risk, Lawmaker Says
“Assembly criticism targets limits on ICE cooperation in newly signed laws.” Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly criticizing a series of newly signed immigration laws by Governor Mikie Sherrill,…
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill renews anti-Trump stance at statewide rallies
“Governor escalates criticism as ‘No Kings’ protests draw crowds across New Jersey.” Princeton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill used a weekend rally to sharpen her opposition to President Donald Trump, aligning herself…
New Jersey World Cup Tax Hike Sends Message to the World: Don’t Host Your Event In New Jersey
New Jersey World Cup tax plan risks undermining global event it aims to fund A short-term revenue plan tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is raising concerns that New Jersey could…
New Jersey Governor Declares War With Trump as She Struggles to Advance Her Image and Platform on the National Stage
New Jersey governor launches federal effort while advancing policies opposing White House agenda Trenton, NJ – Move over Gavin Newsom, there’s a new up and coming progressing seeking to unseat you on…
Search for Fugitive Illegal Migrant Wanted for Deadly New Jersey Hit and Run Continues
Federal authorities allege suspect unlawfully re-entered U.S. before deadly crash Morristown, NJ – A man accused in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 68-year-old pedestrian Friday morning had previously been deported from…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Democrats to Raise Sales Tax to 9.625% During World Cup
New Jersey weighs temporary sales, hotel, and gambling tax increases tied to 2026 tournament East Rutherford, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill promised New Jersey that she would not raise sales…
Mikie Sherrill Doubles Down on Phil Murphy’s 2035 Gas Car Ban by Joining the Multi-State Climate Alliance Behind It
State aligns with aggressive emissions goals as debate over gas vehicle phaseout grows. Sherrill backs Murphy-era clean car push as NJ joins climate alliance efforts. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s decision…
Governor Sherrill touts New Jersey’s joining Reproductive Freedom Alliance
NJ joins climate, health, and reproductive alliances under Gov. Sherrill Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined three multistate coalitions focused on climate policy, public health, and reproductive rights, Governor Mikie Sherrill…
Breaking: Juvenile charged with attempted murder after teen shot in face at Ocean County Mall
A shooting at a busy shopping center left a 17-year-old hospitalized and sparked a swift multi-agency investigation. TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A juvenile suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting…
Another Stop and Shop Shuts Down As North Ocean County’s Retail Needs Shift
Stop & Shop closes Toms River Route 9 store after years as local staple Toms River, NJ – The Stop & Shop at Tri-City Plaza on Route 9 has closed its doors,…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Celebrates Defunding ICE: Not Another Dime
Sen. Andy Kim draws hard line on ICE funding as Senate advances DHS deal New Jersey lawmaker ties support for TSA and FEMA funding to refusal to expand immigration enforcement budget. Washington,…
