Downtown Toms River Host to Hidden Homeless Encampent

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A large homeless encampment was discovered just blocks away from the proposed Downtown Toms River apartment complex, which is supposed to be the anchor to the small village’s…

Thief who mooned Ring doorbell cam sought by police

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A search is underway for a suspect who exposed himself at a residence on Cherry Tree Circle on June 20. The unidentified individual, who is also suspected of…

Toms River is 8th largest city in New Jersey and moving up the list quickly

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents are facing another growth spurt that could soon move the growing city up a notch in the next few years. Yes, let’s face it, Toms…

Construction worker injured after 20 foot fall into trench

HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee from Bridgewater fell approximately 20 feet into…

Monmouth County man who killed murdered cat facing cruelty charges

HOWELL, NJ – Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old resident of Howell Township, has been charged with intentionally killing his pet cat named Lilith, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Sanchez is…

Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour plus winds. Reina met with officials from…

Bethel Church Road from Howell to Jackson

Jackson road to remain closed until fall as new bridge is built

JACKSON, NJ – If you travel between Jackson Township and Howell and use Bethel Church Road, you’re going to have to find an alternate route until September. On Monday, the road that…

Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

5G mobile phone tower. High Speed Broadband

AT&T adding new 5G towers across New Jersey

Can you hear me now? While we all remember those commercials by Verizon, the new battle between the cell phone superpowers AT&T and Verizon continues. Now, in the 5G arms race, AT&T…

Nephew and Uncle Admit to Killing Lakewood Man with Machete

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man and his nephew have pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges following the 2019 murder of a Lakewood Township man with a machete and Howell. Omar Rivera-Rojas…

Highly Anticipated Texas Roadhouse is Coming to Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A public notice published last week indicates that a Texas Roadhouse restaurant is coming to the Ocean County mall complex in Toms River. A plenary retail consumption license…

Texas Roadhouse Coming to Toms River, According to State Liquor License Request

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Texas Roadhouse is coming to the Ocean County Mall complex in Toms River. While no formal announcement has been made, many residents were hoping the former Charlie Brown’s…

Jackson Man Charged for Driving While Suspended

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lacey Township Police Department charged a man for driving while suspended and placed him under arrest for an outstanding warrant in Howell Township. Last Friday, at 9:48 p.m.,…

Two Charged in Asbury Park Murder of Lakewood Man

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has charged and arrested two men in connection with the killing of an Ocean County resident in Asbury Park earlier this year, Acting Monmouth…

Toms River Council President Implicated in Spying Operation Against Cop, Fellow Councilman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Council President Kevin Geoghegan today was implicated in the questionable voyeuristic private investigation of Toms River Councilman Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer, and his wife…

Black Bear Sighting Reported in Downtown Barnegat

BARNEGAT, NJ – It’s been a hot weekend at the Jersey Shore and probably hotter if you’re covered in a thick coat of black fur. Multiple black bear sightings have been reported…

Black Bear Reported on Campus of Georgian Court University, Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A black bear sighting on Friday caused quite a stir near Lakewood Township’s downtown area on Friday. The bear was spotted on the campus of Georgian Court University before…

Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported in Southern Monmouth, Northern Ocean Counties

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has warned its residents of a bear sighting in the area of Winding River Park on Saturday. The bear was spotted in the…

Nothing Short of Tyranny, Jackson Mayor-Council Pull Sign Ordinance After Pressure by Out-Of-Town Realtors

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance that would have required realtors to pay a fee to place real estate-related signage in front of homes and land for sale was pulled by Jackson…

Toms River’s Geoghegan Fired, Dems and Republicans United in 5-0 vote

HOWELL, NJ – Democrats and Republicans serving on the Howell Township committee have voted to pass a resolution that immediately terminates the employment of a Toms River man serving as township manager.…

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