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.…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira Fought Lakewood and Lakewood Won
A viral YouTube clash with a tight-knit community triggers backlash and fallout. YouTuber Tyler Oliveira faces backlash after Lakewood video sparks controversy Lakewood, NJ – A high-profile YouTube video targeting Lakewood’s Orthodox…
$150K drug ring takedown as duo caught with massive cocaine stash in NJ bust
Massive cocaine haul uncovered during multi-agency Jersey bust OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A sweeping multi-agency drug investigation ended with two suspects in custody after detectives uncovered a large cocaine stash and seized…
Drug probe ends with gun, crack cocaine and cash seized in NJ
Drug bust uncovers cocaine, heroin and gun as Jersey suspect nabbed after surveillance OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A two-month drug investigation came to a head when detectives stopped a suspected dealer and…
New Jersey wants to ban A.I. in political campaign advertising
Proposed law would criminalize deceptive AI political ads and require disclosure labels. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill would impose new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in political…
New Jersey wants gun manufacturers to pay nearly $1 billion per year to victims of criminal gun violence
Proposed law ties manufacturer fees to gun violence costs and creates fund for victims. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require firearm manufacturers to obtain…
NJ Transit must improve safety at bus stops in New Jersey’s most dangerous locations lawmaker says
Proposed law would require barriers and lighting at bus stops in areas with elevated crash risk. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require NJ Transit…
New Jersey Menstrual Equity Sought For All College Campuses
A newly introduced New Jersey bill would require every public college and university to create and carry out a campus menstrual equity plan within a year. Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced…
New Jersey advances sweeping ban on food dyes and additives in school lunches
Lawmakers move to restrict 10 substances, with school dye ban set for 2028. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit a range of food additives and artificial…
Scam Alert: New Jersey court notices tricking people to pay for bogus tickets and fines
Bold red “scam alert” flags fraudulent court notices targeting residents with payment demands. Newark, NJ – A new wave of fraudulent traffic violation notices is targeting New Jersey residents, using official-looking documents…
This gentle giant in Jackson just wants one person to love him
Meet the sweet dog named Kaos who just wants a family JACKSON, N.J. — A young dog with a tough name but a soft heart is waiting at a local shelter, hoping…
Jackson shelter pup Gizmo is winning hearts and needs a home
Meet Gizmo, the lovable pup waiting for his lucky break in Jackson JACKSON, N.J. — A friendly 7-year-old dog named Gizmo is looking for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County…
Undocumented Migrants in New Jersey Get Licenses, But Are They Registering for Selective Service Like American Citizens?
As automatic systems expand in New Jersey, concerns grow over whether safeguards and obligations are applied consistently. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission is once again at the center of…
Chocolates sold at New Jersey are Lidl stores recalled over undeclared tree nut allergens
Undisclosed allergen in German-style nougat sweets prompts multi-state recall across East Coast stores. Arlington, VA – Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs candy after discovering the…
FDA recall issued for Boner Bear, Red Bull honey supplements laced with prescription drug ingredients
Tampa, FL – A Florida-based distributor has announced a nationwide recall of several honey-based dietary supplements after federal testing found undeclared prescription drug ingredients commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. The products,…
Seaside Park woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 75-year-old man
A late-night hit-and-run in Seaside Heights led to a vehicular homicide plea after the victim died weeks later from his injuries. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – A Seaside Park woman has pleaded guilty…
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is Back and He Still Wants to Build a City at Ciba Geigy Superfund Site
Toms River mayor blasts council for voting against plan to minimize state-mandated affordable housing plan. Toms River, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill returned to politics this week and…
Jackson Township Has an Illegal Rental Problem as Half of Properties Inspected Operating Illegally, One Criminally
Jackson launches rental crackdown with 50% of properties cited on first day. New inspection bureau issues widespread violations as officials target illegal rentals. Jackson, NJ – It has been a long road…
16,000 remain without power across New Jersey after storms down trees, lines overnight
Heavy rain and strong winds leave widespread outages and ongoing repairs across multiple utility regions. Newark, NJ – More than 11,000 customers across New Jersey remained without power Tuesday morning after overnight…
Ocean County College dean arrested in Pleasantville on child sex assault charges
A senior college official is accused of targeting a minor in a case spanning multiple incidents this month. TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was named Dean at Ocean County College just two…
Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Lacey Township
Knife recovered after fatal police shooting in Lanoka Harbor LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A woman was fatally shot during an early-morning encounter with a police officer in the Lanoka Harbor section of…
