Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…
Two Shore Men Sentenced for Drug Charges
FREEHOLD, NJ – Paul Anderson, 31, of Long Branch, and Simon Anderson, 33, of Sayreville, were sentenced to New Jersey State Prison on Friday. The announcement was made by Monmouth County Prosecutor…
He Thought She Was 14 but She Was a Cop, Man Arrested for Propositioning Teen
FREEHOLD, NJ – A man from Middlesex County, Martin Klose, 64, of Woodbridge, has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an underage girl in exchange for money. Monmouth…
Pair Admits to Double Homicide in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – Two men have confessed to their involvement in a shooting that resulted in the deaths of an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman early last year. Monmouth County Prosecutor…
Monmouth County Man Indicted for 2021 Fatal Overdose
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Grand Jury has issued a 37-count indictment against Robert M. Clayton, a 39-year-old local resident, for his alleged involvement in a fatal overdose case that occurred…
Relatives Sentenced in Connection with Fatal 2018 Shooting
FREEHOLD, NJ – Following a botched robbery attempt in 2018, Marcus Morrisey, 52, and his nephew, Danron Morrisey, 30, were both sentenced to extended prison terms last Thursday. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
Colts Neck Bank Robber Gets 15 Years in Prison
FREEHOLD, NJ – Conor Kavanagh, a 31-year-old Colts Neck resident, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, July 7. Kavanagh was found guilty of committing a series of robberies and…
Republicans call malarkey on Gopal, Murphy senior ‘Phantom’ tax cut
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal is under scrutiny for his stance on the implementation of the StayNJ senior tax relief program, set to take effect in 2026. The debate revolves around…
$137k lottery ticket sold in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – A lucky Monmouth County lottery player is celebrating a significant win after their ticket matched all five numbers drawn in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Friday, July…
Howell Lidl going out of business
HOWELL, NJ – Lidl, the German grocery store chain, has officially announced the closure of its Howell location in New Jersey. The store, situated at 425 Route 9, is set to cease…
Forty-Year Sentence for Asbury Park Man in Child Abuse Case
FREEHOLD, NJ – Julian B. Hart, 39, of Asbury Park, received a 40-year sentence for sexually abusing a child over multiple years, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Wednesday. Hart…
Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Republican Budget Committee Members Call for Release of FY 2024 State Budget Plan that Will Be Voted on Tomorrow
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee called on Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats to release the FY 2024 State Budget and explain the dozens of other bills that the Budget…
It’s Jersey Fresh peach season in the Garden State
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher will be visiting Larchmont Farms in Salem County on Thursday, June 29, to showcase the arrival of Jersey Fresh peaches. Larchmont Farms, situated in…
O’Scanlon Bill Prioritizing School Funding Advances
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that exempts certain school districts from state aid cuts was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
This Kosher deli is one of the Jersey Shore’s best
FREEHOLD, NJ – When it comes to authentic kosher cuisine, finding a deli that satisfies both the taste buds and the soul can be a delightful challenge. In the heart of Freehold,…
Toms River Democrats scrambling after Rodrick landslide victory
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River and Ocean County Democrats are scrambling after learning Councilman Dan Rodrick defeated both factions of the feuding Ocean County GOP on Tuesday night. Rodrick and…
East Veterans Highway shut down due to crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – East Veterans Highway was closed Wednesday morning between Butterfly Road and Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson as a result of a serious motor vehicle crash. Minor injuries were…
Toms River man, inmate confesses to giving deadly dose of drugs in jail
FREEHOLD, NJ – Alvino Hinton, a 48-year-old inmate at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, has confessed to supplying a fellow inmate with the drugs that led to his overdose and subsequent death.…
Gymnastics Coach Accused of Sexual Assaults on Teen Athletes
FREEHOLD, NJ – Sasha C. Raught, a 55-year-old resident of Manchester Township and a former youth gymnastics coach, faces criminal charges for alleged sexual offenses against three teenage athletes. Raught, who coached…
Asbury Park Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Luring Child
FREEHOLD, NJ – Raquan M. Folk, a 29-year-old Asbury Park resident, has been arrested and charged with first-degree Kidnapping, second-degree Luring a Child, and third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child via…
Former Monmouth County Correctional Officer Sentenced for Smuggling Drugs
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former officer at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), Bryant Mack, 55, of Shamong, Burlington County, has been handed a five-year prison sentence. The sentencing was announced by…
New Jersey mom pleads in drug overdose death of 2-year-old son
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday that Quanique Smith, a 26-year-old Asbury Park woman, pleaded guilty to a single count of second-degree Aggravated Manslaughter. Theplea relates…
Middlesex County Man Charged with Unlicensed Practice of Law in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – Allen Yusufov, a 37-year-old Monroe Township resident, has been charged with the Unauthorized Practice of Law and Uttering a Forged Instrument, according to the announcement made by Julia Alonso,…
Gopal Bill Targeting Monmouth County Sheriff Pulled Over Controversy
FREEHOLD, NJ – It was reportedly a coordinated effort between New Jersey Democrat Senator Vin Gopal and Ocean County Chairman George Gilmore to try to unseat a mutual enemy, Monmouth County Sheriff…
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