Central Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Spirit Christmas, known for its seasonal pop-up shops filled with holiday decor, apparel, and gifts, is returning to New Jersey with an expanded lineup of stores …

Cranford, NJ – Two teenage girls were fatally struck while riding an electronic bike on Burnside Avenue late Monday afternoon, sparking a countywide plea for public assistance in tracking down …

Trenton, NJ – RevolutionNJ has unveiled a new traveling exhibition titled Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now, bringing the stories of everyday New Jerseyans from the Revolutionary …

Jackson, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a motorcyclist who sped off from an officer during a traffic enforcement detail, nearly hitting him in the …

NJ voter rolls shrink as hundreds of thousands purged ahead of governor’s race Trenton, NJ – New Jersey voters will head into the November governor’s election with a cleaner registration …

Major crack forces shutdown of busy Smith Street in Woodbridge Woodbridge, NJ – A major roadway in Middlesex County has been shut down after a long crack caused a dangerous …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township is gearing up for one of its biggest community celebrations of the year as Jackson Day returns on Sunday, September 14, at Johnson Memorial Park, …

Workplace deaths remain concentrated in five deadly hazards as U.S. fatality rate holds steady WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new national study reveals that five specific hazards continue to account for …

CRANFORD, NJ – A New Jersey council candidate turned a routine township meeting into an unforgettable performance Tuesday night, breakdancing his way into the room, spinning to the podium, and …

Legion post uncovers unmarked veterans’ graves and restores long-overdue honor Union Beach, NJ – A Memorial Day flag detail at Shoreland Memorial Gardens in Hazlet led to a discovery that …

CRANFORD, NJ — Drivers who failed to hit the brakes at crosswalks — and pedestrians who didn’t follow the rules — were both slapped with warnings and citations during a …

Lebanon, TN – Cracker Barrel is pulling the plug on its much-criticized new logo following fierce backlash from customers and a direct intervention from President Donald Trump. The abrupt reversal …

Northern Ocean County Animal Facility offering half-price adoptions during Clear The Shelters event JACKSON, NJ — Families looking to adopt a furry friend will have a chance to do so …

NEW YORK, NY — Hurricane Erin passed offshore of the New York and New Jersey region early Thursday, sparing the area from a direct hit but unleashing powerful winds, flooding …

They’re Here: Spotted Lanternflies Invade New Jersey – Here’s What You Need to Know and How to Stop Them TRENTON, NJ – They’re back, and they’re everywhere. The spotted lanternfly, …

Heavy rain and coastal flood threat loom for New Jersey as storms roll in ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A stormy stretch is unfolding across New Jersey with showers, thunderstorms, and …

Man posing as delivery driver busted in Marlboro home break-in as hunt for accomplices continues MARLBORO, NJ – A 38-year-old man is in custody following a bold daytime burglary in …

Trenton, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy is making a bold claim about New Jersey’s status, calling it “America’s number one state to raise a family” and insisting the phrase deserves …

Parsippany, NJ – An intense police presence shut down a stretch of Route 202 and prompted a stay-in-place advisory Wednesday morning as law enforcement converged on the area near Kingston …

New Jersey residents are in for a stretch of stable and mild summer weather, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures forecast across the state through Sunday. A gradual mix …

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A widespread threat of flash flooding is expected across New Jersey on Thursday, with the National Weather Service placing much of the region under a Moderate …

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world, with a footprint spanning 655,591 square feet, according …

Alien detainees linked to drug cartels may be held at Joint Base in New Jersey under new federal plan TOMS RIVER, NJ — Non-citizens suspected of ties to transnational criminal …

JACKSON — The Township Council has passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to prohibit parking, stopping, or standing on a section of Pitney Lane, citing traffic safety and flow …