Jackson Council Candidates Oppose Flock Cameras as Police Confirm Royal Grove System Is Privately Owned
Jackson, NJ – When it comes to privately owned Flock security cameras capturing data from drivers on public roads in Jackson, one slate is saying, “No Flocking Way!” A debate over automated…
New Jersey Moves to Expand Automatic Voter Registration for Anyone Who Walks into a Motor Vehicle Office
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s Democrat-led Legislature has advanced a sweeping update to the state’s automatic voter registration system that would expand registration through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and other agencies…
Carol Kelaher, Wife of Former Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher Passes
Caroline E. Kelaher, 95, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930 on Park Street in Toms River to Joseph and Caroline Finley. She will join…
Strong winds, cold temperatures to sweep New Jersey through the weekend
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of central and southern New Jersey through early Saturday as strong gusts and a sharp drop in…
Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge
TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…
NJEA Defends Superintendent Citta’s $80,000 Raise as Mayor Demands Resignation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Board of Education’s latest meeting was anything but ordinary. At its heart: Superintendent Mike Citta’s demand for an $80,000 raise—bringing his salary to $308,000. The…
Garden State Equality appoints ‘black bearded lesbian’ after ex-director facing child assault charges
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s leading LGBTQ advocacy organization, announced a change in leadership this week after longtime Executive Director Christian Fuscarino was charged with child endangerment and…
Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…
Phil Murphy Doubles Down on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Zero Emissions Plan As Term Enters Final Days
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a new Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Roadmap outlining the state’s progress in expanding electric transportation and its strategy to accelerate future adoption through major…
Illegal Alien Arrested for Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Assault in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nelson DeJesus Ramos-Diaz was taken into custody this week in Ocean County is being held without bail following a series of serious criminal charges related to child protection…
America’s largest yeshiva just bought former Jackson middle school for $15 million below original asking price
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has reportedly approved a $40 million bid from Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva, to purchase the former…
The Great Decline: Student Testing Changes Have Devalued Grammar and Clarity for the Sake of Equitable Accomodations
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (R-Sussex), a former English teacher and school administrator, is criticizing the New Jersey Department of Education for what she calls a years-long erosion of writing standards…
Skate with Santa at the Toms River Winding River Ice Rink This Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced that Santa Claus will make his annual stop at the Winding River Ice Rink this Saturday, December 20, for the township’s festive “Skate with…
Online child abuse investigation ends with Toms River plea
Toms River man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case tied to multi-agency probe TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 23-year-old Toms River man has admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual…
New Jersey Wants to Keep Parents in the Dark When Children Call Suicide Prevention Hotlines
If a child calls a suicide prevention hotline in New Jersey, Democrats want to keep those calls confidential and away from parents, according to a bill being pushed in Trenton. TRENTON, N.J.…
Mikie Sherrill Forces Publicly Funded Transition Team Members to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is having members of her transition team sign confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks as they prepare for her administration to take office next month. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey…
Failing Test Scores, Skyrocketing School Taxes, Outrageous $80,000 Raise: Toms River Mayor Calls for Superintendent to Resign
For far too long, I have kept silent about the state of the Toms River School District. As mayor, I have always respected the independence of our school board and the democratic…
Gopal Bill Would Allow New Jersey Schools to Lease Buildings for Family Care, Homeless Shelters Without Public Bids
TRENTON, N.J. – New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow local school boards to lease unused school property to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) without going through the public…
Matt Platkin is out as Attorney General under Mikie Sherrill. Here’s who will replace him
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her choice for the state’s next Attorney General, signaling the departure of Matt…
Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So
NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…
New Jersey could soon require beach towns to publicly disclose exactly how they spend beach tag money
NJ bill would require beach towns to publicly disclose how they spend beach tag moneyProposed law mandates itemized cost and revenue reports for municipally owned beaches as part of local public access…
Breaking News
