New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
Shelter’s most patient pup hoping for family to notice him
Gentle brindle pup Smoki waits for forever home at Northern Ocean County shelter JACKSON, NJ — At just 3 years old, Smoki has all the qualities of a perfect companion — calm,…
Timid kitten Willow hopes for patient family to take her home
Shy kitten Willow waits for patient family at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility JACKSON, NJ — A gentle brown tiger-and-white kitten named Willow is looking for a family to call her own,…
Engines, sneakers, and sirens as Silverton gears up for massive Fall Festival, 5K run, and motorcycle poker ride
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Silverton is set to roar to life on Saturday, October 4, as the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company hosts its action-packed Annual Fall Festival, complete with a countywide Motorcycle…
Lost kayaker rescued by police drone after 911 call in Double Trouble State Park
Drone with thermal camera finds lost boater near golf course BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A kayaker who called 911 saying he was lost and dragging his boat through the woods at Double…
Trump executive order could cost New Jersey federal funding over cashless bail laws as state sets criminals free without bail every day
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey may be at risk of losing federal funds after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at cutting off support for states and localities that…
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Introduces New Police Chief, Guy Maire
Introducing Our New Chief of Police – Guy Maire By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick: TOMS RIVER, NJ – It is with great pride that I announce my appointment of Guy Maire as…
Murphy ends back-to-school tax holiday as school costs rise and Ciattarelli vows to bring it back
TRENTON, NJ — It’s the little things that go along way for the highest taxed citizens in America. As back to school shopping returns, prices are up and Governor Phil Murphy has…
NASA scrubs rocket launch due to thick clouds with East Coast sky show rescheduled for Tuesday night
Wallops Island, VA — Last night’s planned launch of NASA’s TOMEX+ sounding rockets was abruptly canceled due to persistent cloud cover over the launch site and key camera stations along the East…
Trump Reveals the Real Reason He Never Appointed Chris Christie to a Job in His Administration, If You Can Read Between the Lines
Toms River, NJ — In a blunt and fiery post on Truth Social this week, Donald Trump confirmed what I suspected but few were willing to say out loud: former New Jersey…
This Toms River Painting Proudly Hangs in Spain’s National Museum, but Why?
Mystery surrounds New Jersey painting hanging in famed Spanish museum TOMS RIVER, NJ — A painting named Toms River, created by 19th-century American artist John Frederick Peto, has intrigued local residents after…
Three Real Life Superheroes running for office in Jackson Township
JACKSON, NJ – Three real-life superheroes are running for township council this year in Jackson Township in a hotly debated contest pitting incumbent politicians against political newcomers. This year, all three candidates…
Frozen balls be damned, Ocean County Republicans Get Column A Again in 2025 General Election
Ocean County GOP wins prized Column A spot after old cold balls rumor melt away Toms River, NJ — The Ocean County Republicans scored the prime Column A placement on the general…
Fall air sneaks in as New Jersey facing a dry, cooler week ahead
Newark, NJ — A touch of autumn is creeping into New Jersey’s late August forecast, with a week of dry, mild weather bringing cooler nights and crisp mornings—offering a break from the…
Rockets fire in the sky tonight as NASA launches from Virginia, visible across Delaware and New Jersey
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA – Three NASA research rockets are set to blaze across the East Coast sky starting at 10 p.m. tonight, offering a rare light show visible to residents in Delaware,…
One reported dead as boat goes out of control near Long Beach Island , Another Injured
Beach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues its response…
Dog abandoned after divorce now needs foster home to recover from surgery she desperately needs
Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting for a…
Left-wing network linked to ‘fake newspaper’ flooding New Jersey mailboxes
Trenton, NJ – A publication calling itself the New Jersey Independent is landing in mailboxes across the Garden State—but it’s not a real newspaper. It’s backed by a Washington, D.C.-based liberal nonprofit…
Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey Must be Ready to Gerrymander Congressional Districts to Negate Trump After the Election
New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, should the…
Jonas Brothers make dream come true for Toms River girl in miracle backstage moment at MetLife
East Rutherford, NJ – The Jonas Brothers turned their MetLife Stadium tour opener into an unforgettable night for one Toms River teen, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment that went far beyond music. Sixteen-year-old…
Beloved Ocean County K9 Kane dies at 14 after heroic career of service
Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the department’s history…
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