Toms River Council Approves Township Budget
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Mission BBQ to bring first Shore location to former TGI Fridays
BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue chain has…
Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Maryland woman indicted for over $1 million in alleged tax refund fraud
BALTIMORE, MD — A Maryland woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of tax fraud, theft of government funds, and money laundering after allegedly seeking more than $1.1…
No injuries after bullets hit multiple residences in Frederick
FREDERICK, MD — Frederick Police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting that left multiple homes struck by gunfire in a residential area near W South Street and Burck Street. Officers responded around…
Man arrested after lifting SUV with kids inside in Walmart parking lot
DOVER, Del. — A Smyrna man has been arrested and a second suspect remains at large after Delaware State Police say the pair attempted to tow a vehicle with two children inside…
Toms River Law Opens New Door for Military Veterans to Become Cops
TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those with qualified…
New Toms River Law Helps U.S. Military Veterans Become Police Officers in State’s 8th Largest Town
Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated a bachelor’s…
Lakewood expands emergency alert system for traffic, weather and safety updates
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic disruptions, weather events, and public safety notifications.…
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Places Downtown Homeless into Housing with State Funds
Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the State Department of Community Affairs, led by…
New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a career in…
One dead, two injured in head-on crash on County Route 539 in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A head-on collision along County Route 539 on Thursday claimed the life of a 77-year-old Whiting man and left another driver with minor injuries, Manchester Township Police said.…
Off-duty NYC corrections officer arrested on forgery charges in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested Wednesday night in Brooklyn on multiple forgery and possession of forged instrument charges, police said. David Coley, 34, was taken…
Gottheimer and Sherrill Skip Bi-Partisan Vote to Condemn Heinous Terror Attack Against Jews in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherill, two Democrat members of Congress are fighting hard to convince Jewish voters in New Jersey that they’re in solidarity with the community amid rising…
Wrong-way Tesla driver who killed cop denied involvement despite video and injuries, police say
HAMPTON, N.H. — The man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and causing a deadly crash that killed a college police sergeant repeatedly denied his involvement in the incident,…
Clairton man convicted of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of Monroeville police officer
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A Westmoreland County jury has found Bruce Alvarado, 40, of Clairton, guilty on all counts in connection with the November 2023 shooting of a Monroeville police officer and a…
Drug bust at Laurel motel nets three arrests
LAUREL, MD — A narcotics investigation at a Laurel motel led to the arrest of three men Thursday after authorities executed a search warrant and recovered illegal drugs and cash. Western District…
Mayor Rodrick Calls Opponent “Clown” and”Liberal Left Democrat” During Clash Over Toms River Homeless Shelter
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tensions flared between the Toms River council members and candidates aligned with Mayor Dan Rodrick and those candidates and council members aligned with former mayor Mo Hill over…
Georgia Avenue bloodshed claims life of 26-year-old
WASHINGTON, DC — A man was discovered fatally shot on a Northwest DC street early Sunday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 5:47 a.m.…
Third suspect still at large in deadly Philadelphia shooting
PHILADELPHIA – Authorities are continuing their search for a third suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man in the Juniata section of Philadelphia earlier this month. The incident…