Beachfront dune path feud spills into New Jersey Tax Court as homeowners challenge assessment

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Tax Court is preparing to hear a high-stakes valuation dispute stemming from a bitter decade-long feud between beachfront homeowners John and Lori Westerhold and the…

Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

Wawa ticket wins $400K as scratch-off blitz hits Ocean County

Powerball shopper hits $1 million as wave of lottery wins sweep New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — A quiet stop at a Rio Grande grocery store turned into a million-dollar moment for one…

Police Down the Shore Continue Search for Man Feared to Have Jumped from Route 72 Bridge

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Recovery teams are continuing to search coastal waters for a missing man as poor weather and dangerous conditions hamper operations. Police found the man’s car on the bridge…

Search underway after man reportedly jumped from bridge at the Jersey Shore

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A large-scale search operation was launched Tuesday night after a motorist reported seeing someone jump from the Route 72 Causeway Bridge shortly after 10 p.m. Responding officers found…

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces New Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Park

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the cold Barnegat Bay breeze sweeping across Shelter Cove Park this weekend, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced plans for a new veterans memorial — a towering monument dedicated…

Shell Officially Backs Out of New Jersey Offshore Wind Leases in Another Blow to the Sherrill-Murphy Green Energy Agenda

Houston, TX – Shell New Energies has formally exited the US offshore wind market, withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind joint venture and transferring its 50 percent stake to partner EDF.…

Jackson rallies behind 14U football team ahead of NJAYF championship showdown

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Pride is running high in Jackson as the community prepares to rally behind its 14U football team, which will play for the NJAYF Championship this Sunday evening at…

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It’s a mess out there today: Morning commute across New Jersey delayed by crashes, down lines, flooding

Morning gridlock hits North Jersey as crashes and disabled vehicles jam key routes NEWARK, NJ – Tuesday’s morning rush turned sluggish across North Jersey, with disabled vehicles, crashes, and lingering congestion causing…

Democrats Killed New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Production, Now They’re Blaming Chris Christie

Vin Gopal falsely blames Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey nuclear plant shutdown TRENTON, NJ – State Assemblyman Vin Gopal ignited a political flare-up this week after claiming Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli helped…

New Jersey High School Warns Students About New Public Urination Viral Video Trend

Barnegat, NJ – Administrators at Barnegat High School issued an urgent letter to families Monday after learning that a disturbing social media trend involving students filming themselves urinating on school property has…

Ocean County greenlights major traffic safety upgrades across 5 townships

Toms River, NJ — Traffic patterns across Ocean County are set for a significant overhaul after officials approved a series of safety upgrades, including signal revisions and no-passing zone changes on several…

Shore baseball star turned pro pitcher dies in North Carolina crash

BARNEGAT, NJ — Just months after signing his first professional contract, 22-year-old Nick Danbrowney, a standout pitcher from Barnegat, New Jersey, was killed Monday night in a car crash in North Carolina,…

Hurricane Erin to Bring Wind, Rain, and Coastal Flooding Across New Jersey Through Friday

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 a growing…

Beloved therapy dog Jager earns Hero Dog Award nomination for comforting those in crisis

Barnegat, NJ – Jager, a Boerboel therapy dog serving with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards hosted by the American…

Jersey Shore town braces as Hurricane Erin looms with possible Category 4 strength

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore town devastated by Superstorm Sandy is preparing for another potential hit as Tropical Storm Erin threatens to strengthen into a powerful hurricane. Emergency officials in Berkeley…

Dangerous Rip Currents in Seaside Heights Leave One Dead, Multiple Injured in Weekend Packed with Rescues

Seaside Heights, NJ – Waves churned and currents ripped along the Jersey Shore for days, pulling swimmers into trouble from Seaside Park to Barnegat Inlet, and on Monday night, the danger turned…

Multiple swimmers and sinking boat prompt back-to-back-to-back rescues at the Jersey Shore

Seaside Park, NJ – Emergency crews spent a busy Saturday responding to a series of water rescues along the Jersey Shore, including multiple swimmers in distress and a boat taking on water…

Toms River invites residents to hit local beaches and pool during sunny weather stretch

With clear skies and warm temperatures expected throughout the week, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of its local recreational offerings, including Ortley Beach, Bay Beach…

Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick wants to bolster the experience level of his town’s police department with more seasoned veteran police officers and military veterans, but Ocean County…

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