Worried About NJ’s COVID-19 Police Raiding Your Thanksgiving Party? One Chief Says Don’t

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Police Department Chief Andrew Kudrick said residents on Thanksgiving don’t have to fear roving police patrols looking in their windows to enforce Governor Phil Murphy’s ban…

Toms River Bed Bath and Beyond is Closing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s no secret that the retail box store industry has been in decline for almost a decade, but it was surviving. This year, COVID-19 has decimated the industry…

289 New COVID-19 Cases as Lakewood Breaks 5,000 Mark, Murphy Issues Warning

LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Thursday, the Ocean County Health Department announced 199 new COVID-19 cases as Lakewood Township broke the 5,000 case mark. Lakewood’s latest COVID-19 outbreak was the reason that neighboring…

Another Huge House Party Broken Up by Police, Homeowner Arrested

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The host of a 300-plus person house party in Howell has been arrested and the police were able to safely shut the party down without major incidents. On…

Parking Lot Dining is all the Rage Today in New Jersey

HOWELL, NJ – One of our favorite local breakfast chains, IHOP is celebrating somewhat of a reopening today. They have announced new parking lot dining at their Howell Township location. While this…

Lakewood Man Tracks Down Hospital Nurse to Her Home then Assaulted Her, Attempted Kidnapping

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Lakewood man who was treated on Thursday at Monmouth Medical Center, formerly Kimball Medical Center, tracked down his nurse and showed up at her home in Howell…

Forward Thinking New Jersey Businesses Weathering COVID-19 Through Barter Exchange, Barter Pays!

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Although some businesses have been forced to shut down or change the way they do business during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding new opportunities in a Monmouth…

Gym Owner Gets Exercise Delivering Hundreds of Pounds of Food to Jackson Senior Center

Jason Cappetta of Cross Fit Andare Gym has been delivering food the Howell Senior Center to help those in need. Here’s the details of his donations from the township Facebook page: …

Lakewood Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Making Threats to Lakewood Jewish Community Over Lock Down Violations

LAKEWOOD-On March 26, 2020, at approximately 2100 hours the Lakewood Police was notified of a “Bias Terroristic Threat” made towards the Jewish community in Lakewood via a Facebook post by a neighboring…

They’re a Danger, So Have Their Guns Taken Away (All of them?)…

ANOTHER LAW PASSED September 1, 2019 quietly passed for many of New Jersey’s citizens. The day-to-day operations and ins and outs of living in the Garden State serves our legislature and executive…

Geoghegan Family Sells Lamp Post Inn, Announces Sale, Imminent Closure

PINE BEACH-The Lamp Post Inn, a well-known restaurant in Pine Beach has been sold and is closing its doors. Owners Brian and Michelle Geoghegan announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page that after…

Jackson Residents Arrested in Statewide Marijuana, THC Distribution Bust

FREEHOLD – A yearlong investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit targeting a large-scale marijuana and THC distribution network operating throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen counties as…

Four Jackson Residents Inducted into Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame

JACKSON-Four Jackson residents have been inducted into the Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame, one posthumously. Craig Johnson, Samara O’Neil, Robert Paneque and Glenn Sculthorpe have all been inducted. Paneque passed away in…

White Castle to Offer Veterans Free Combo Meal or Breakfast on Veterans Day

White Castle, a family-owned business for 98 years, is celebrating Veterans Day by offering a free Combo Meal or Breakfast Combo Meal to all veterans and active military members who dine at…

Tony Rivoli to Open New Bar & Restaurant in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Tony Rivoli, former owner of Rivoli’s Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River announced today he is opening a new sports bar and grill in Toms River. Rivoli currently owns the…

Jackson Police Get Serious About Enforcing New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law

by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON– In an effort to bring further awareness to New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law, the Jackson Police Department Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted a number of concerted…

Phil Murphy Democrats In Brick Hoping Blue Wave Continues Pushing Through in 2019

BRICK TOWNSHIP-Since 2011, Democrats in Brick Township have swept every single election at town hall and this year, they are hoping to keep their blue wave rolling. The Democrats announced the candidacy…

Infant Remains in Critical Condition After Being Revived by Police Officers After Crash

Submitted by John Lopez, Howell PD HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ-The Howell Township Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash which occurred on January 24, 2019 at approximately 11:15am on State Hwy…

New Jersey GOP to Reorganize, Rebrand after Crushing Losses in November

TRENTON, NJ-Things haven’t been going well in the past two years for the New Jersey Republican Club according to party chairman Doug Steinhardt. On Tuesday, Steinhardt took to social media like…

23 of 24 Child Sexual Predators Caught in Toms River Last Week Released Under Bail Reform Law

23 area men who used games like Fortnite to lure children for sex are back on the street. TOMS RIVER-Last week, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced twenty four…

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