Jose Torres’ Lawyer Hoping to get Disgraced Mayor Out of Prison in 6 Months

Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has only been in custody for a matter of days since a judge sentenced him to five years in prison on corruption charges, but his lawyer…

Pedestrian Struck And Injured

TOMS RIVER – An elderly woman was struck and injured and is now in critical condition at an area hospital. Toms River resident Brianna Rudolph, 18, was driving on New Hampshire Avenue…

Council Pre-Approved Apartment Project, Affordable Housing Development to be Heard November 29th

JACKSON-A hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 29th at 7pm regarding a high density, affordable housing project to be built between the crossroads of Whitesville Road, South Hope Chapel Road, and…

Christie, Ivanka Trump and Tom MacArthur Discuss Tax Reform in Bayville

BAYVILLE — Gov. Chris Christie on Monday threw his support behind a Republican tax plan critics say will disproportionally harm New Jerseyans, as he and he and Ivanka Trump pitched it as…

Thompson to visit White House Tax Reform Session

Senator Sam Thompson invited to White House conference on State & Local Government Tax Reform Senator Sam Thompson (R-LD12) has been invited to the White House. The senator from Old Bridge who…

NJ Senator Menendez Facing Claims of Sex with Underaged Hookers

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Friday that if the allegations against Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore are true, he should step aside, and “should be dealt with severely.” But…

Combat veterans carry the burden for all of us | Di Ionno

Anthony Crincoli spent almost 31/2 years in battle in Iraq. His unit of the 112th Infantry Regiment lost 32 members during fighting around Baghdad. “That was in 2006,” he said. “The first…

Ivanka Trump Coming to Ocean County Monday

President Donald Trump’s popular daughter Ivanka has assumed a lead role selling tax reform in small venue events across the country this fall season. That push has become all the more critical…

Veterans Day 2017 Free Meals: Complete List Of Restaurants Offering Military Freebies

Looking for Veterans Day freebies? Check out our complete list of restaurants offering free meals to active duty and retired military member’s this Veteran’s Day weekend. Veterans Day is observed in the…

“Higgins”, John Hillerman Dies at 84

higgins John Hillerman, the 84-year-old actor who most notably starred in Magnum, P.I. as Tom Selleck’s exacting sidekick Higgins, has died at his home in Houston. A spokesperson for the family confirmed…

On the Marine Corps’ Birthday: Four Memorable Films

Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! There are several times throughout the year that veterans from all branches of the military are remembered — but November 10 is set aside…

Disney announces new Star Wars trilogy

Disney on Thursday announced plans for a new Star Wars trilogy as it builds on the beloved and profitable science fiction film franchise. “We have big ambitions for the Star Wars franchise,”…

Here’s how cold it will get as Arctic blast sweeps across N.J.

Winter is still a ways off, but New Jersey will be getting a bitter taste of January in November as a blast of Arctic air sweeps across our region on Friday and…

Phil Murphy beats Kim Guadagno to succeed Christie as N.J. governor

TRENTON — Phil Murphy, a former Wall Street executive and diplomat with no previous elected experience but deep pockets and strong ties to the Democratic Party, beat Republican Kim Guadagno Tuesday to…

Person seriously injured in road rage, hit-and-run, cops say

BRICK — Police are searching for a driver who struck and seriously injured a person in a road rage incident Tuesday behind a Brick grocery store. The driver fled in an older…

Youth baseball league president charged with stealing money from program

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The president of the youth baseball league in this tiny Ocean County town was arrested Wednesday after police determined he had stolen money from the league. Police released…

Woman killed, man injured after being hit by SUV in Toms River

TOMS RIVER — A 60-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday as she and a man were crossing an intersection at Hooper and Terrace avenues, police said in…

It’s almost over! Murphy, Guadagno in mad scramble to get their voters to show up Tuesday

TRENTON — Months of campaigns stops, hundreds of speeches and thousands of handshakes are behind us. Now, in the race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie, it’s “go” time for the two major…

Violence Reported at Howell Game Changer World Concert

HOWELL – A group of security guards who removed an unruly concertgoer at a metal music festival held at an event center on Route 9 in Howell Saturday night were attacked outside…

Benefit to raise money for kids of sergeant, 32, who died from stroke

BERKELEY — A benefit at a pizzeria in Bayville will raise money for the children of a 32-year-old township police sergeant who died Friday after suffering a stroke while on duty. Twenty-five…

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