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Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

HOWELL – Howell Township Mayor William Gotto and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro recently met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney on Feb. 18 to discuss the mandated affordable housing law.…

February 20, 2016

A New Jersey Blue Ribbon School is Being Auctioned Off Because District Can’t Afford to Keep it Open Under Murphy’s Flawed S-2 Funding Formulab

Jackson, NJ – A once-celebrated middle school in Ocean County is on the auction block as the Jackson School District reels from deep financial losses tied to New Jersey’s controversial S-2 school…

September 4, 2025

Halloween goes to the dogs at upcoming Bark Bash with costumes, adoptions and pet portraits

Freehold Township, NJ – Costumes, canines, and community fun will collide at this year’s Howl-O-Ween Bark Bash, set to take place Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the…

August 25, 2025

Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick wants to bolster the experience level of his town’s police department with more seasoned veteran police officers and military veterans, but Ocean County…

July 30, 2025

Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…

June 6, 2025

Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore

Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…

June 3, 2025

Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday. Ludwin Quintero-Rojas,…

May 20, 2025

NJ man faces over 230 charges in multi-county storage and business burglary spree

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY — A Berkeley Township man has been charged with more than 230 criminal offenses following a months-long investigation into a widespread burglary operation that targeted commercial storage facilities…

May 3, 2025

New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

MANCHESTER, NJ – As spring blooms and summer approaches, the warm weather draws thrill-seekers and curious visitors to the Heritage Minerals site, colloquially known as the “ASARCO” site or “Crystal Lake,” in…

April 17, 2025

Toms River fire commissioner candidates oppose tax hike raise concerns over future department direction

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Fire commissioner candidates Rick Tutela and Michael Hopson are campaigning on a platform of maintaining stable fire taxes and supporting volunteer firefighters while opposing what they describe as…

February 7, 2025

Illegal immigrant held on ICE detainer over back child support in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nayely Sanchez, a 32-year-old woman from Howell Township, is being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer in Ocean County after being incarcerated on charges of…

January 22, 2025

Icy Roads and Slick Condition Snarl Traffic in New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute

Freezing temperatures and icy roads create treacherous morning commute in New Jersey NEW JERSEY — A combination of freezing temperatures and icy road conditions is wreaking havoc on New Jersey roadways Tuesday…

January 7, 2025

Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two separate traffic incidents in Howell and West Long Branch on Saturday evening claimed the lives of a pedestrian and a bicyclist, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

December 2, 2024

Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two fatal traffic incidents involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist in Monmouth County on Saturday evening are under active investigation, authorities said Sunday. The first incident occurred at approximately…

December 1, 2024

Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring

NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four individuals accused of operating illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York. The defendants, Zhejun Piao, 37, a…

August 10, 2024

Daughter of Fallen New Jersey State Trooper Graduates With Full Support of Law Enforcement Community

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ—In a heartfelt tribute, the New Jersey State Police celebrated a poignant milestone as Julianna Castellano, daughter of the late Trooper Marc Castellano, graduated from Freehold Township High School yesterday.…

June 21, 2024

Best Buy Plans Further Store Closures Amid Strategic Shift, Could New Jersey Be Next?

HOWELL, NJ – Best Buy, the renowned electronics retailer, closed approximately 24 stores last year as part of its ongoing strategic adjustments. Despite robust sales during the recent holiday season, the company…

June 20, 2024

54-Year-Old Woman Killed in Crash With Concrete Truck

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A tragic motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a 54-year-old female from Ontario, Canada, on April 2, following a collision with a concrete mixer truck on State…

April 2, 2024

Monmouth County Fatal Crash Report Shows Twelves Deaths in First Two Months of 2024

Recent Traffic Fatalities in Monmouth County In Monmouth County, there have been a series of traffic-related fatalities spanning from January to February 2024. A total of 11 accidents were reported, resulting in…

March 4, 2024

Hundreds of New Jersey Cops Must be Retrained After Attending Course that Taught Unconstitutional Tactics

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s Attorney General has mandated that up to 240 police officers undergo retraining in March or face disciplinary actions. This directive targets officers who participated in a contentious…

February 24, 2024

Cops to Step Up Route 34 Traffic Enforcement

Holmdel, NJ – In an ambitious move to enhance road safety, the Holmdel Township Police Department, in collaboration with several neighboring police departments, has announced a county-wide traffic enforcement detail scheduled for…

February 20, 2024

School Closures and Delayed Openings for Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Following an overnight storm that left 2-4 inches of snow across Monmouth County, various school districts have announced closures and delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th. Parents, guardians,…

January 16, 2024

RING video On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, patrol units were dispatched to Hickory Street in reference to a residential burglary.

New Jersey Police Warn as Brazen Criminals Now Entering Homes to Steal Cars

HOWELL, NJ — The Howell Township Police Department issued a public safety announcement regarding an uptick in motor vehicle thefts, notably of luxury cars, in the state. Thieves are entering homes to…

November 6, 2023

Here Are the Spirit Halloween Stores Operating in New Jersey This Year

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – As Halloween nears, Spirit Halloween stores across New Jersey are preparing to welcome customers for in-store shopping. The festive atmosphere and the signature orange and black signs are…

October 9, 2023

New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands

New Jersey is a state teeming with bustling cities, quaint small towns, and sprawling suburbs. Yet, within its intricate geography lie several anomalies: landlocked towns, municipalities entirely surrounded by a single neighboring…

September 27, 2023

Howell Township - Page 11

Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

A New Jersey Blue Ribbon School is Being Auctioned Off Because District Can’t Afford to Keep it Open Under Murphy’s Flawed S-2 Funding Formulab

Halloween goes to the dogs at upcoming Bark Bash with costumes, adoptions and pet portraits

Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop

Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit

Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark

NJ man faces over 230 charges in multi-county storage and business burglary spree

New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

Toms River fire commissioner candidates oppose tax hike raise concerns over future department direction

Illegal immigrant held on ICE detainer over back child support in New Jersey

Icy Roads and Slick Condition Snarl Traffic in New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute

Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist

Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart

Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring

Daughter of Fallen New Jersey State Trooper Graduates With Full Support of Law Enforcement Community

Best Buy Plans Further Store Closures Amid Strategic Shift, Could New Jersey Be Next?

54-Year-Old Woman Killed in Crash With Concrete Truck

Monmouth County Fatal Crash Report Shows Twelves Deaths in First Two Months of 2024

Hundreds of New Jersey Cops Must be Retrained After Attending Course that Taught Unconstitutional Tactics

Cops to Step Up Route 34 Traffic Enforcement

School Closures and Delayed Openings for Monmouth County

New Jersey Police Warn as Brazen Criminals Now Entering Homes to Steal Cars

Here Are the Spirit Halloween Stores Operating in New Jersey This Year

New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands

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