Toms River Schools facing the unknown as budget looms, but state funding uncertain

Toms River school board reviews $2.4M in expenditures, prepares for 2026–27 budget cycle TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Budget and Finance Committee convened briefly on February 11 at…

Swastika found at Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May sparks federal investigation

CAPE MAY, NJ – The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a swastika — the symbol associated with Nazi Germany and white supremacy — was discovered last week in a…

Trucker hits $2M jackpot on Maryland scratch off

Texas trucker scores $2 million scratch off win during Maryland stop Hagerstown, Maryland – A Texas truck driver making a routine stop in Hagerstown left Maryland $2 million richer after a spontaneous…

Juvenile charged after car riddled with bullets near campus

Teen charged in drive by shooting near Albemarle High School ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting near Albemarle High School that left one…

Using AI in the digital newsroom to achieve perfect Core Web Vitals for Goolge on your website

Using AI to improve the digital newsroom: How Shore News Network used ChatGPT, GTmetrix and Google PageSpeed Insights to achieve near-perfect Core Web Vitals Toms River, NJ – What began as a…

NJ players rake in $7 million and more in one week lottery surge

15 NJ Lottery players score $10,000 or more in one week including $7 million CASH4LIFE win TRENTON, NJ – Fifteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of $10,000 or more between February…

Exterior view of New Jersey State House building in Trenton, NJ. The New Jersey State House is located on the W. State Street in downtown Trenton. The Capitol is the most historic public building in New Jersey, comprised of the State Legislature, the Governor`s Office and other Executive branch offices.

Blizzard delays anti-immigration rally on Trenton Statehouse steps

Immigration bills pulled from Monday’s voting schedule; Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says March 23 likely new date POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A blizzard caused Democrats to pull controversial pro-immigration and sanctuary state…

Snow plows broke your mailbox? Here’s what to do

After the blizzard cleanup, residents can file damage reports through their local, county, or state public works offices. OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Now that snow removal operations have ended across Ocean County,…

Virginia Beach police seize drugs, firearm in Seahawk Circle raid

Detectives recovered 11 pounds of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and THC products; one man charged. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Virginia Beach Police announced the arrest of a local man after detectives executed a…

15 guys shoveling snow at a train station is the most NJ Transit thing New Jersey has seen yet

A single snow blower would have been cheaper and more efficient use of NJ Transit spending after this weekend’s snow storm NEWARK, N.J. – A social media post from NJ Transit meant…

Olympic celebration photo involving Kash Patel sparks online backlash

Washington, DC – In an era when political outrage can ignite in minutes, a locker room celebration thousands of miles away has become the latest flashpoint. FBI Director Kash Patel is facing…

More than 38,000 without power across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Widespread power outages continued across Ocean County Monday as blizzard conditions battered the region, leaving more than 38,000 customers without electricity, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.…

Traffic safety in Jackson and Lakewood at top of Ocean County commissioner’s list

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a series of traffic safety improvements aimed at reducing congestion and improving roadway safety across several municipalities, including Lakewood, Berkeley,…

Delaware State Police investigating fatal head-on crash on I-95 in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred late Friday night on I-95 south of Harvey Road, leaving a 19-year-old Newark woman dead and…

Monmouth County Commissioners praise DPW for shared services partnership aiding Lake Como snow cleanup

LAKE COMO, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has commended the county’s Department of Public Works for its rapid and coordinated response assisting the Borough of Lake Como with…

Tuxedo kitten with thyroid condition seeks forever home through AHS Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Dressed to impress and full of life, Zuzu, a 7-month-old tuxedo kitten under the care of the Associated Humane Societies Forked River, is melting hearts while waiting for…

Wellsley Farms salmon sold in New Jersey recalled over possible Listeria contamination at BJ’s Wholesale Club

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has issued a recall for one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club due to possible contamination…

Battle over Roxybury ICE detention facility heats up online

Roxbury, NJ – A social media fight between Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Rep. LaMonica McIver escalated Saturday after Kean defended his engagement with federal officials over a proposed federal action affecting…

Trio nabbed after wild Baltimore armed carjacking chase

BALTIMORE, MD – A high-tech police pursuit ended Thursday afternoon after three young men suspected in an armed carjacking tried to flee from officers in East Baltimore, only to be captured moments…

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Lakewood man sentenced in Ocean County for drunk driving

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man has been jailed following a conviction for driving under the influence, according to records released by county correctional authorities. Officials identified the inmate as…

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