The Fallen Firefighters Memorial was dedicated at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell on Sunday morning during a moving ceremony that commemorated the courage of the 47 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the lives and property of county residents from 1881 through 2017. Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley said in his…
Memorial Dedicated to Fallen Firefighters Unveiled in Howell Township
Massive dead whale washes into Jersey Shore surf and begins breaking apart
Suspected female fin whale is now near Barnegat Light after being spotted off Long Beach Island BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A massive dead whale that spent Sunday drifting off Long Beach Island…
Lakewood’s Growth is Far From Over: Dem Leader Says Skyline With Many More 8 Story Buildings Coming
Assemblyman Avi Schnall says Lakewood's skyline will soon feature numerous seven- and eight-story buildings as one of New Jersey's fastest-growing communities continues expanding, while neighboring Toms River remains divided over its own…
New Cemetery Proposed Near Jackson Draws Environmental Questions, Resident Concerns
A proposed 54-acre cemetery along the Freehold Township-Jackson border is advancing through the approval process as environmental officials and nearby residents raise concerns over tree removal, drainage, buffers, and neighborhood impacts.…
Fight For Brick? Grassroots Movement Similar to Jackson Sprouts in Brick
A newly formed Republican organization in Brick Township says it is building support for the 2027 municipal elections with a focus on local issues, government transparency and a forthcoming "Brick First" policy…
Mystery Surrounds 29 Dead Sharks Found Along Sea Isle City Beach
A woman discovered 29 dead sharks along a Sea Isle City beach, with marine experts saying the animals may have stranded during changing tides or been discarded offshore by fishermen.…
Murphy keeps learning new tricks but finding someone to love is the lesson he needs most
The 1-year-old shelter dog is winning hearts with his progress, playful spirit and eagerness to learn JACKSON, NJ – Murphy arrived at the shelter as a young stray who did not even…
Meet Munson the lovebug ready to become someone’s most devoted best friend
This affectionate XL Bully gives both paws, walks beautifully and wants nothing more than a person of his own JACKSON, NJ – Munson may weigh 125 pounds, but the approximately 4-year-old XL…
Chris Christie Makes Big Splash in Return to New Jersey Politics With an Unusual Partner in Crime
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is returning to the state's political stage through the newly formed New Jersey Legacy PAC, appearing with Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore at a kickoff…
Jackson 21 HOA Defends Gender-Segregated Pool Hours in Response to N.J. Civil Rights Complaint
A Jackson Township homeowners association is defending its gender-segregated pool schedule in a pending New Jersey civil rights case, arguing the policy balanced religious accommodation with equal access by providing more weekly…
Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead
Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does…
