Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
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…
Victim runs for safety after knife-point robbery in Pine Lake Park
Knife-point robbery in Manchester ends with teen in custody MANCHESTER, N.J. — A victim ran into a nearby home for safety after being confronted by a suspect armed with a knife during…
Ocean County woman accused of false statements in Bayonne deaths probe
Toms River woman charged with false swearing in Bayonne death investigation BAYONNE, N.J. — A Toms River woman has been charged with providing false statements during an investigation into the deaths of…
Marines Should Not Go Into Hiding: Veterans Group Rescinds Previous Guidance to Stay Hidden During Iran Conflict
A force protection message sent to Marine Corps League members was reversed a day later after backlash across the organization. TRENTON, NJ – A national advisory urging members of the Marine Corps…
One dead after dramatic police encounter in Ocean County
Police encounter in Lacey Township leaves one person dead, officer injured LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A police encounter in Ocean County early Monday morning left one person dead and a police officer…
Severe Thunderstorms Likely Monday With 75 MPH Winds Possible Across New Jersey
Forecasters warn a powerful line of storms could bring widespread wind damage, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding Monday afternoon and evening. Mount Holly, NJ – Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds…
Top New Jersey Dem Wants to Force School District Consolidation: Why Jackson and Lakewood Should Take Notice
Top New Jersey Education Senator Calls for Mandatory School District Consolidation New Jersey’s top Democrat overseeing education policy is now openly calling for mandatory consolidation of school districts, reigniting a controversial debate…
Tornado Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and 75 MPH Winds Expected Monday Across New Jersey and Delaware
Forecasters warn of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and potential power outages as strong storms move through Monday afternoon and evening. Mount Holly, NJ – Strong thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and…
Can Seaside Heights Prevent a Repeat of 2025’s Violence as the 2026 Season Nears?
After a summer marked by stabbings, mass arrests, and boardwalk shutdowns, the question facing Seaside Heights is whether the town can avoid another season of violence as crowds return in 2026. Seaside…
These Candies Top List of New Jersey’s Favorite and Most Disliked Easter Candies
A new roundup of Easter treats shows Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs leading the list of favorite holiday candies among New Jersey residents. Toms River, NJ – Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are once…
Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester
A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…
Manchester Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing 83-Year-Old Woman Last Seen in Toms River
Authorities say Rosalind C. Tortorelli, 83, has been missing since December and was last seen in the Toms River area. Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Township police are asking for the public’s…
Another Lakewood Teen Shot on East 4th Street Days After Deadly Shooting Investigation
An 18-year-old was shot Saturday in Lakewood as investigators examine whether the violence may be connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in the township last week. Lakewood, NJ – An 18-year-old…
Beachwood Adds Two New Four-Way Stop Intersections on Barnegat Boulevard and Ocean Avenue
Beachwood police say two intersections have been converted to full four-way stops as part of a new traffic pattern beginning this week. Beachwood, NJ – Drivers traveling through Beachwood will notice new…
From farm markets to classic bakeries, New Jersey offers some of the best homemade pies in the Northeast.
Lakewood, NJ – With National Pi Day celebrated every March 14, many New Jersey residents look for the perfect slice of pie to mark the occasion. Across the Garden State, bakeries, orchards,…
Lakewood woman charged after alleged bias harassment of neighbor
Lakewood woman charged with bias intimidation after neighbor dispute LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood woman has been charged with bias intimidation following an investigation into allegations that she directed derogatory remarks toward…
SUV driver blows past school bus in Manchester
Driver sought after SUV passes stopped school bus in Manchester MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A driver is being sought after allegedly passing a stopped school bus while a student was exiting, prompting…
Krispy Kreme in Lakewood loses kosher certification, rabbinical agency issues food alert
A kosher supervision group announced that six Krispy Kreme locations in New York and New Jersey, including one in Lakewood, are no longer certified kosher. Lakewood, NJ – A kosher supervision agency…
$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road
Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…
Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…
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