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JACKSON-The Jackson Township clerk has announced the rescheduling of Tuesday night’s cancelled council meeting where the council was expected to vote on a controversial ordinance to ban dormitories within the …

JACKSON-The Township of Jackson, in New Jersey has been put on notice by a lawyer representing the growing community of Orthodox Jewish families within its borders. Robert L. Greene, a …

As many of you may have already heard this upcoming winter storm has the potential of hitting us with up to a foot of snow, heavy winds and hazardous driving …

High winds and dry conditions have elevated the risk of forest fires today. Residents are warned against discarding smoking materials from their vehicles or in areas where conditions favor easily …

BRICK-For the past 12 years, International House of Pancakes (IHOP) has celebrated National Pancake Day by donating millions of dollars to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This week, Brick Mayor …

The Toms River Police Foundation presents the Hope Center of Toms River with a $2,500 donation. It was a portion of the proceeds from their 18th Annual Jingle Bells Run …

Jackson Township will host their annual Spring Rabies Clinic on April 8, 2017 at the Public Works Garage on Don Connor Blvd. This clinic is free and offers a three …

JACKSON-On Sunday morning at 03:08 am, the Whitesville & Cassville Fire Departments, along with Jackson EMS, & Jackson Police Department were dispatched to a Structure Fire at the intersection of …

The office of Dr. Miryam Bookman and Dr. Jason Goldberg (Artistic Dental) has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be offering free …

My name is Stephanie Brown, and As a tri-lead and Community Champion for Relay for Life – Jackson, I am proud to announce, that starting May 1st, our Flush Out …

The following is a brief recap of the February 28, 2017 Jackson Township council meeting.  A full story will follow later today. JACKSON-When Jackson Township Council President Ken Bressi proposed a …

Calleigh McGinley, a senior at Toms River HS North and the president of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions), navigates a driving course with goggles that simulate the effects of drinking …

Sam Denti, a 2003 graduate from TRN spoke to the health classes about the Green Band Program. Sam, who is a heart transplant recipient, is paying it forward by raising …

Submitted by Brick Township Brick-The Brick Township Snow Corps was called up for the first time this month, during the February 9th snow storm. Following the storm, Mayor Ducey paid …

Brick Township Mayor John Ducey attended the grand opening of Wash Your Paws inc., a self-service dog wash, full service grooming and pet boutique, at 744 Mantoloking Rd.  Mayor Ducey welcomed …

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-Local youth raise money for injured police officer: A special thank you goes out to Toms River Football Club. TRFC “Hulk” traded goals with TRFC …

Originally published by JPD Sgt. Christopher Parise, JACKSON-On Saturday February 25, 9 members of the Jackson Police Department took part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights. Our Officers …

by Molly Staffordsmith On January 25th, 2017 Jackson Liberty High School DECA hosted their community service chapter project to benefit New Eyes For the Needy. Molly Staffordsmith and Alex Lanier, …

Lorenzo Azzollini is 9 years old and has been dancing since he was 3 years old and was one out of thousands who auditioned to perform with Justin Bieber’s Purpose …

Jackson Liberty student Danielle Notarfrancesco and Jackson Memorial student Jacie Van de Zilver were recognized by the NJSIAA and Women’s Sports Foundation for their excellence in sports and academics in …

Drug deaths in Ocean County have double over two years despite law enforcement’s best effort to curb the rapidly growing addiction epidemic. Even with Narcan, the opiate reversing nasal spray, …

Kathy Water of the White Butterfly gift shop, owned by former township Mayor Michael Kafton delivered Valentines Day cards made by local residents and students to the Jackson Police Department. …

Do you know someone in need with severely crooked, crowded or spaced teeth? Somebody with a badly aligned bite who has not been able to receive orthodontic treatment? Dr. Miriam …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge has brought thousands of off-season visitors to the Jersey Shore every year for nearly a half century. As a …