Community News

JACKSON, NJ – If you travel between Jackson Township and Howell and use Bethel Church Road, you’re going to have to find an alternate route until September. On Monday, the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Council President Martin Flemming announced his refusal of the creation of a citizen advisory board in Jackson to assist the township in finding and preserving …

JACKSON, NJ – A 205-unit development project being built by Bil-Jim Construction and Cardinale Enterprises on East Veterans Highway will now have an 8,200-square-foot synagogue within it. The Synagogue, referred …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A two-car collision last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue was caused when one vehicle ran a red light. Traffic flowing north …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to approve a property reevaluation for all real estate located in the township. The process, which will involve a property reassessment …

JACKSON, NJ – After clamoring throughout their election to create an open space advisory board that would allow ordinary residents in town to discuss matters involving open space, a split …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – Officials from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center took the opportunity to investigate a beached dead whale in Brigantine during a period of low tide Friday afternoon. Unable …

By Michael Quinn, Arch Diocese of Newark Newark, N.J. – Though some might feel saddened while reflecting on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s passing, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A humpback whale that washed ashore in Atlantic City was buried on site after medical examiners from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center determined its cause of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials have announced the Department of Public Works will begin collecting Christmas trees from homes beginning on January 16th. For those who don’t want …

As of January 1st, the minimum wage for most workers in the state of New Jersey is $14.13 as the state target of $15 per hour nears. Although critics have …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas is over. Now, many are asking how to properly dispose of their Christmas Trees. Ocean County today announced multiple convenient drop-off locations. Christmas trees can …

BERKELEY TWP, NJ – If you want the township to pick up your Christmas tree, Berkeley Township officials announced the service would begin on Tuesday. The township asks residents to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has announced township offices and the Department of Public Works will be closed on New Year’s Day. That means no trash …

GLOUCESTER, NJ – If you got or gave a bike for Christmas, you might want to register it with your local police department in case it ever gets stolen. The …

JACKSON, NJ – A new office building has been approved for construction on the northwest corner of the intersection of Bennetts Mills Road and Cooksbridge Road in Jackson. The site …

SURF CITY, NJ – A fire damaged the Surf City firehouse on Long Beach Island this week. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the fire, but the firehouse is now …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has concluded their annual toy drive to deliver toys to children of families in need across the community. On Friday, the …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Santa and his elves, dressed as police officers came early to families across Atlantic City on Friday. Christmas came early for some special girls & boys …

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Across New Jersey, many people have taken to Youtube in an effort to catch child predators red-handed. Today, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warning …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When a passing storm moves through the area, significant coastal flooding is anticipated and today the Brick Township Police Department is offering coastal residents to move …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It turns out local officials in Ocean County and Toms River were not consulted by state officials when they agreed to a settlement with BASF, the …

New Jersey State Troopers visited a young man recovering from cancer this week. When troopers from Troop “D” Tactical Patrol Unit learned Tyler Wisniewska was getting chemotherapy treatment for a …