Freeholder Vicari: Abandoned Gas Stations Must Go
by OC Board of Freeholders TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said he hopes the demolishing of a former gas station on Route 37 starts a trend. “We have dilapidated…
Hurricane Irma, Still Off US Coast, Already Wreaks Economic Havoc
Hurricane Irma already has caused hundreds of flight cancellations, raised orange juice prices, and prompted investors to sell the stocks of cruise ship companies, insurance firms and travel companies — even before…
Hurricane Irma kills six on Caribbean island St Martin: official
At least six people have been killed in the French part of the Caribbean island St Martin after Hurricane Irma tore through the region, Guadeloupe prefect Eric Maire said Wednesday. “This is…
Man shot by cops had argued with landlord, prosecutor says
FORT LEE – Police were called on twice to resolve a landlord-tenant dispute on Sunday before returning a third time and shooting the tenant, according to new details released by the Bergen…
Teen worker at Six Flags Great Adventure dies after being hit by lift truck
JACKSON — A 19-year-old working at Six Flags Great Adventure died as a result of injuries he suffered on Friday when he was struck by a truck while stringing lights, police said.…
Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings
JACKSON-Swanborne LLC which owns 158.8 acres that stretches from East Veterans Highway to South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road has submitted a new application to the township zoning board. In July,…
Jackson Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced
A public notice published in the Asbury Park Press shows the township will be accepting bids to refinish township tennis courts, presumably at Johnson Park. TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE…
Repairs on the Horizon for Jackson MUA’s Rough Paving Jobs
JACKSON-In recent months, many of Jackson’s streets have been dug up, some recently paved, due to waterline construction and repair projects completed by MUA contractors. Most of that utility work was patched…
Man Arrested After Beating Woman, Spraying Disinfectant into Her Mouth
JACKSON-Police haven’t released the man’s name, but say a man was arrested on August 31st in the Cassville section of the township after allegedly beating a woman, spraying disinfectant in her mouth…
Firefighter Injured in Explosion at Clayton Block Trailer Fire
On Monday, September 4th, 2017 at 4:22 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to Clayton Block located at the end of Beachview Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Investigation…
Utah nurse speaks out after her hospital arrest video went viral
A Utah nurse spoke out on Monday one week after a video went viral that showed her betting handcuffed while she tried to stop a police officer from taking blood from an…
Pennsylvania man drowns at Wildwood beach
WILDWOOD — A 35-year-old man drowned while swimming in the water in Wildwood. Wildwood Police saidthe Wildwood Beach Patrol Lifeguards went into the water around 12:50 p.m. Sunday after they found several…
Atari Box? Atari Getting Back Into Console Market 24 Years Later
Long before Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo dominated the console market, Atari was the king of the home gaming entertainment system. This summer, Atari announced it was developing “Atari Box”, but provided…
Which New Ride is Coming to Six Flags Great Adventure in 2018?
JACKSON- Six Flags Great Adventure, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, today announced that it will premiere the world’s first thrill ride themed to the DC…
Tax Happy? Guadagno Says Murphy Won’t Continue 2% Tax Cap in Jersey
by Ricky Diaz, Guadagno Campaign TRENTION-There’s much to like about Phil Murphy’s campaign for governor. The Democratic candidate’s progressive principles will certainly turn off some voters, and New Jerseyans still have more…
Resident Upset Over New Jersey Town’s Basketball Hoop Crackdown
A resident of Jackson, New Jersey is upset after township code enforcement officers issued what is suspected to be hundreds of violation notices to residents who placed basketball hoops on the curbsides…
Man Throws Park Bench Through Convenience Store Window; Tries to Set Concrete on Fire
by Stafford PD On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 AM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to McKinley Avenue Plaza located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 for a…
Shop Rite brand Chocolate Chips Recalled After Milk Omitted from Ingredients Listing
Keasbey, NJ (September 1, 2017) – Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were sold in 24 oz. bags bearing a…
Big Brothers Casino Night Coming to Toms River
Toms River Police Chief Mitchel Little is proud to announce a continued partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County by participating in the 10th annual casino night and being a…
Church Signed Defaced by Vandals
BERKELEY-The sign in front of the St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church in Berkeley Township was vandalized earlier this week and police are searching for the perpetrators. Upside down crosses and “Satan Rules”…
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Heavy police response after East Goshen shooting
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Pa.…
Search Widens for Fugitive Murder Suspect In The Wind In New York
GREENVILLE, N.Y. - The New York State Police have expanded their search for an…
DHS: Canadian Woman in Viral Point Pleasant Beach Assault Case Ordered Deported After Visa Overstay
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. - The Canadian woman at the center of a viral…
NJ Democrats Demand Delaney Hall Closure After Third Death Tied to Newark ICE Facility
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey's nine Democratic members of Congress are calling for the…
Ice Cream Cup Without a Spoon? NJ Dairy Bar Spoofs New Jersey’s New Plastic Ban
Southampton Township, NJ - Evergreen Dairy Bar has become part of the statewide conversation…
BMG’s New Jackson Campus Vandalized Day After Sale Finalized: Police Chief Condemns Hateful Messages
Jackson, NJ - The Jackson Township Police Department announced Friday that detectives are actively…
Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled
Jackson, NJ - A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday…
Ocean County Liberal Arts Program Was Sanctuary for Sexual Predators Targeting High School Students, According to Lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. - A newly filed lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court is…
NYPD Searches for Suspect Accused of Punching 79-Year-Old Man in Brooklyn Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect…
New York State Police Hunt Armed Homicide Suspect in Orange County, Warn Public Not to Approach
GREENVILLE, N.Y. - The New York State Police are asking for the public's help…