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Armed Toms River Cops Guarded the Doors as Ocean County Republicans Voted in Secret During Annual GOP Convention

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman had all of the exits to the ballroom at the Days Inn on Route 37 secured by Toms River Police officers after…

March 11, 2022

Ocean County legislators say Murphy’s school funding, tax formula unfair to shore towns

TRENTON, NJ – The Jersey Shore communities have long argued Governor Phil Murphy’s school funding formula unfairly penalizes school districts in counties like Ocean County. The argument is that Ocean County taxpayers…

March 10, 2022

Bergmann: Jackson Mayor’s Contempt for Average Citizens Comes Through Loud and Clear at Adventure Crossing

The following article was written by Randy Bergmann, a former editor at the Asbury Park Press and now independent journalist, originally published on his Facebook Page and republished with permission. Randy Bergmann…

March 3, 2022

Lavallette Police Officer Justin Lamb sworn in as Toms River Councilman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time Republican councilwoman…

January 3, 2022

Shore Congressional Candidate: Joe Biden, Democrats are Dismantling the American Family

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shawn Hyland is hoping to become part of the red wave to sweep Democrats out of office in 2022, but he has a big challenge ahead of him.…

December 4, 2021

Toms River’s split Republican parties sweep Democrats, sending Democrat Turnbach packing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Outspoken Toms River Democrat Terrance Turnbach, a criminal defense attorney was sent packing by Toms River voters Tuesday night. Turnbach, who prided himself on his recent social accomplishments…

November 2, 2021

Republicans sweep state election in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Republicans swept the state-level elections in Ocean County on Tuesday night, retaining all of their seats in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly. In the 9th legislative district,…

November 2, 2021

Radical? Toms River Democrat slams opponent over political campaign mailers

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Terrance Turnbach is running for re-election to the township’s municipal council, but now, he’s upset because his opponent isn’t pulling punches when it comes to…

October 22, 2021

Why aren’t there any appointments for new teen drivers in New Jersey?

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is facing a new crisis of sorts. With the lack of appointments a the state’s MVC offices, new drivers are being turned away to get their highly…

September 22, 2021

Manchester Republicans announce party backed council, mayoral candidates for 2021

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Township Mayor Ken Palmer has resigned for greener pastures. The Republican was appointed to become a judge by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. As part of the…

August 23, 2021

How can we get New Jersey Democrat legislators to leave and never come back too?

TRENTON, NJ – Texas Republicans, led by Governor Greg Abbott accomplished a feat this week that many people living in blue states such as California, New York, and New Jersey are now…

July 15, 2021

Phil Murphy backs Jack Ciattarelli in feud with opponent Hirsh Singh

TRENTON, NJ – Never Trumper GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli got some help and moral support from the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy during his long-running feud with his opponent Hirsh Singh.…

June 2, 2021

Here are the 10 most ridiculous Phil Murphy pandemic lockdown law enforcement moments

Enforcement and punishment were a key component of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s arsenal against the COVID-19 pandemic. Murphy and his sidekick, Lt. Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State…

May 28, 2021

In New Jersey you don’t need to social distance anymore after Friday

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Social distancing. You know, that thing where you can walk through a crowded line at Target or Home Depot, elbow to elbow, but mom and pop businesses could…

May 25, 2021

Shore lawmakers who proposed $15,000 fine for disobeying Phil Murphy now join unmasking chorus

Three lawmakers in Ocean County who are facing a 2021 reelection campaign are saying it’s time to unmask New Jersey. This comes after New Jersey Assemblyman Greg P. McGuckin proposed a $15,000…

May 21, 2021

Murphy opponent Singh says pardons for anyone convicted of non-violent COVID-19 offenses

TOMS RIVER, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey police officers and prosecutors were forced by written orders from the New Jersey Attorney General’s office and by Governor Phil Murphy to…

May 17, 2021

Shore Republicans Stamp Out Trunk Fighting Epidemic in New Jersey

At the Jersey Shore, trunk fighting is a serious problem. That’s the act of letting two dogs fight to the death in the trunks of cars. Apparently, it is a problem at…

May 14, 2021

Freak accident sparks fire at Amityville Horror House

A fire broke out at the Toms River Amityville Horror home on Wednesday when a propane tank spontaneously exploded.…

May 13, 2021

Mo Hill’s New Party Boss Attacks Shore News Over Quinlisk Violence Charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In October of 2002, Toms River Council Candidate James Quinlisk was charged by the Englishtown Police Department for assaulting a handicapped man and a woman over a paycheck…

July 28, 2021

Ocean County Election Board Hides Alleged Quid Pro Quo Hire, Denies Public Records Request

The Ocean County Board of Elections has long been known as a patronage pit for girlfriends, wives, ex-wives and political allies of well connected political professionals in Ocean County. Now, the board…

May 7, 2021

Toms River Republican Rodrick Targets Mo Hill, Lakewood Style Development in 2021 campaign kick off mailer

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Councilman Dan Rodrick and his team drew first blood in the 2021 Republican Primary Election that pits “Team Rodrick” versus “Team Mo Hill” in June.…

July 28, 2021

Republicans want Murphy to ease restrictions on New Jersey businesses

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A package of bills to help ease the burdens of restaurants trying to navigate COVID-19 regulations and restrictions has been approved by the Assembly These bills allow food…

April 2, 2021

Jackson Township threatened with federal sanctions after stalling Department of Justice investigation

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township may soon face federal sanctions which could include withholding of state and federal funding if the township continues stalling the ongoing Department of Justice civil rights…

March 29, 2021

Ginny Haines, Freeholder Discussing Plan to Build Regional Homeless Shelter in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines has been holding preliminary and private discussions to build a county-sponsored homeless shelter on a site in Jackson where the Freeholders once…

March 29, 2021

Lakewood is one of the most important communities in our state, Murphy says on one year pandemic anniversary

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Township of Lakewood was one of the hardest-hit Jersey Shore communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and year-long business and social lockdown enacted by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.…