Grand jury clears cop who shot fleeing burglary suspect in face

Grand jury clears Fair Haven officer in Rumson police shooting involving burglary suspect FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has declined to bring criminal charges against a Fair Haven police…

Jackson Township hosts sensory-friendly screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash for residents with disabilities

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township officials announced an upcoming sensory-friendly movie event aimed at providing an inclusive entertainment experience for residents with disabilities and their families. The Jackson Township Commission for…

Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring

JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…

Former Silverton EMS Commissioner Loses Court Battle Over Stolen Work Time as Howell Business Administrator

HOWELL, NJ – A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Howell Township in a long-running employment dispute with former Township Manager Brian Geoghegan, dismissing his wrongful termination lawsuit and upholding…

Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

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…

Brick Township man indicted for wrong-way crash that killed Paterson woman on Garden State Parkway

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a Brick Township man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the Garden State Parkway last…

Back-to-back crashes slow Toms River evening commute in North Dover

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two separate motor vehicle accidents disrupted the north end of town after collisions occurred within minutes of each other.The first crash was reported at Silverton Road and Old…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Pedestrian struck and killed crossing Route 36 in Long Branch

FREEHOLD, NJ – A man was killed Monday evening after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a busy stretch of Route 36 in Long Branch. Police say the crash happened just…

Cracking open fall: New Jersey’s lost tradition of mixed nuts and memory

Freehold, NJ – There was a time when the sound of cracking shells filled New Jersey kitchens every autumn, when a bowl of mixed nuts and a well-worn nutcracker sat proudly on…

Teen gets 18 years in deadly Asbury Park triple shooting

Two men sentenced in deadly Asbury Park triple shooting that killed 21-year-old man FREEHOLD, NJ — Two men have been sentenced in connection with a 2023 triple shooting at an Asbury Park…

Three men charged in shooting death of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Three men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves earlier this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. Aiden Terlecki,…

ALDI drops Thanksgiving dinner price to $40, feeding 10 for just $4 per person

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shoppers looking to stretch their holiday budgets will find relief at ALDI this year, as the grocer announced it will offer a full Thanksgiving meal for 10 people…

New York City rents soar 5.4% sending fleeing renters to affordable homes in New Jersey suburbs

TOMS RIVER, NY – The cost of renting in New York City continues to climb, with the median asking rent reaching $3,599 in the third quarter of this year — a 5.4%…

Three teens charged in killing of 18 year old in Long Branch

Fatal Long Branch shooting leads to three arrests and first‑degree murder charges FREEHOLD, NJ – Three men were charged this week after an 18‑year‑old Long Branch man was fatally shot in March,…

Police arrest six over the weekend, multiple drug offenses reported

Police arrest six over the weekend, multiple drug offenses reported WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a series of arrests over the weekend, local police apprehended six individuals on various charges, including drug…

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Charges filed in shocking Robbinsville car assault incident

Charges filed in shocking car assault incident ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — An investigation into an assault involving an automobile has led to the arrest of a driver. Chief William Swanhart confirmed that Kyle…

Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill debate.

Ciattarelli Clips Sherrill’s Wings: She Can Fly a Helicopter, But She Can’t Fix New Jersey

Jack Ciattarelli says hidden GOP surge in play as race tightens in New Jersey Freehold, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli says New Jersey is on the verge of a political…

High wind watch issued for Jersey Shore counties as storm approaches

FREEHOLD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for parts of central and southern New Jersey beginning Sunday morning, warning of potentially damaging gusts and hazardous travel…

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