Jackson Township Announces Road Paving Projects
You can expect to see more road improvements going on as the following roads were just approved for the 2017 Road Improvement Project. BELLEVUE AVE BLACK OAK ROAD BUCKINGHAM DR. ( BREWERS…
Victims of Lacey double homicide were beaten as part of marital dispute, cops say
LACEY TOWNSHIP — The Lacey Township man whose family was found dead inside their home on Wednesday beat them to death in a marital dispute before he killed himself, authorities said on…
These Applebee’s restaurants in N.J. are not closing, owner says
The owner of 41 Applebee’s locations in New Jersey says it has no plans to close any of its restaurants after an announcement last week said up to 135 locations across the…
N.J schools, police go high-tech to combat terrorism
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — Police in New Jersey are employing a new technology that will be at the touch of their cell phones to help them better respond at scenes of terrorism and…
Ex-OCC Facilities Director Mismanaged Department, Used “Sexually Explicit Innuendo,” Leaked Memos Accuse
TOMS RIVER – A series of leaked performance reviews and personnel memos authored by Ocean County College officials obtained by Ocean County Politics reveals allegations of mismanagement and incidents involving the usage…
Woman accused of exploiting Lowe’s website glitch is an expert shopper, attorney says
BRICK — A township woman who authorities say exploited a glitch in the Lowe’s website to steal items is actually just really good at spotting deals, her attorney said in a statement.…
Cuts to EPA budget are attack on N.J., environmental groups say
BRICK TOWNSHIP — A bipartisan group of elected officials from the Jersey Shore joined with environmental groups Thursday to denounce proposed cuts to the budget of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, reductions…
Why New Jersey’s team will win the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The quest for a 10-day stay at the Little League World Series will begin on Thursday afternoon for Holbrook, and all signs around the team are indicating that a…
‘They’re fighters’: Fans cheer on N.J.’s Little League World Series team
JACKSON — Dozens of people dressed in red gathered at the Knights of Columbus club Thursday evening to cheer on New Jersey’s Holbrook Little League team from Jackson in the Little League…
New Jersey’s wild rally falls short in opening loss to New England | Rapid Reaction
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The team that has garnered a reputation for scoring runs did just that in the opening round of the Little League World Series. New England’s Fairfield American Little League…
Trump’s back in Jersey, returning to his Bedminster golf club
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to Bedminster Friday for what may be the final weekend of his working vacation away from the White House. Air Force One arrived at Morristown Airport…
Driver critically injured after being thown from car in Parkway crash
TINTON FALLS – A man was critically injured early Wednesday when his car veered into the median between the Garden State Parkway’s express and local lanes and overturned, police said. The driver…
School bus engulfed in flames on Garden State Parkway
TINTON FALLS – A school bus burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway’s northbound lanes Wednesday morning, but no injuries were reported, the State Police said. The driver was the only…
40-year-old man accused of masturbating at playground
PARSIPPANY — A township man was arrested on Friday on charges he was masturbating at the playground in Troy Hills Village, police said. Jeffrey VanDuyne, Jr., 40, of Parsippany, was charged with…
Rescuers search for swimmer who went missing off Steel Pier in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — Rescuers are searching for a swimmer who went missing off the Steel Pier on Tuesday night, according to a report. The man went in the ocean around 10 p.m.…
Jersey guy takes on challenge of rowing across the Arctic Ocean | Di Ionno
In a few days from now, Tyler Carnevale will be on top of the world — in the physical and spiritual sense. He will be rowing about 1,200 miles across the Arctic…
Sandy victims get extension on deadlines for claims
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to extend this week’s deadlines for Hurricane Sandy homeowners to get their claims reviewed. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that FEMA…
RNC Backs Kim Guadagno Despite "Fake News" Reports Claiming Trump Dumped NJ's Number Two
TOMS RIVER — Republican gubernatorial nominee Kim Guadagno’s Democratic rival in this year’s race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie was the primary target of a Monday night speech in GOP-rich Ocean County…
Watchdog Group: Proposed Howell Recycling Facility Stinks
HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of Lakewood Township.…
Todd Frazier Returns Home! Acquired in Trade by Yankees
The New York Yankees added third baseman Todd Frazier and right-handed relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle to the active roster prior to Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Minnesota Twins. New York…