Another Iconic Jackson Storefront Goes on the Market

JACKSON-As you drive down Chandler Road in Jackson, you can’t miss the iconic old country style ranch that once was the home of the Sportsman’s Shanty and Andrew’s Beauty Shop. Andrew and…

Jackson Residents Upset Over Appointments of Lakewood Rabbis as Township Chaplains

JACKSON-Township residents, including those of the growing Orthodox community expressed their disapproval of Mayor Michael Reina’s appointments of two Lakewood rabbis to the public clergy in April. For decades, Jackson Township had one…

Jackson Home to Make Way for Commercial Offices in Whitesville Section

JACKSON-Since 1935, a property located at 276 Hope Chapel Road has been home to a quaint 2,200 square foot home, but now, a developer is seeking to build a two-story commercial building…

Ocean County Softball Tournament bracket and results

The Ocean County Softball Tournament is under way. Brick Township was awarded the No. 1 seed in the tournament with Manchester Township seeded second, Jackson Liberty third and Toms River East fourth.…

Jackson Republicans to Require Background Checks, Social Media Checks on Potential Council Candidates

JACKSON–After a year filled with follies by members appointed to Jackson’s various public boards by the all-Republican council, the Jackson Republican Club is now asking those seeking their endorsement to be subjected…

Jackson Liberty Softball Looking to Get Back on Top in 2018

JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions are looking to bounce back to their 2016 glory when the team finished the season 21-5 (12-2 conference), clinching the B-South title and a second place finish in…

Jackson MUA: Commissioner is Township Resident

JACKSON-The Jackson MUA said on Thursday that the authority has sufficient reason to believe one of its commissioners, Geneva Clayton does, in fact, reside in Jackson despite Clayton’s admission on a state…

Jackson Mayoral Candidate Questions Residency of MUA Commissioner

JACKSON-John Maneri, a candidate for mayor in Jackson Township questioned the legal residency status of longtime GOP operative Geneva “Bubbles” Clayton at the March 13th Jackson Township Council Meeting. “There’s been a…

Jackson Council Appoints GOP Insider to Embattled Zoning Board Seat

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year. Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly approved by…

Record Shows Residents Had Pedestrian Safety Concerns Over Jackson Synagogue Application

JACKSON-Residents in attendance at the February 5th town hall planning board hearing of the first officially approved house of worship for the town’s growing Orthodox Jewish population raised safety concerns. Issues were…

Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity Drug Trafficking…

College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a former Dunellen Recreation Director and ex-Middlesex County Men’s College basketball coach pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges involving two additional victims. Christopher…

Jackson Police Blotter: Drug Arrests, DWI and Road Rage Highlight a Week in Jackson

Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service…

Two Charged for Overdose Death of Jackson Woman

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz today announced the arrest of Genuine Baines, 19, of Trenton, NJ and Lindsay Robson, 28, of Robbinsville, NJ in…

When Forecasters Say Snow Ocean County Says Ready

WHEN forecasters start using the s-word – snow – or other terms like wintry mix, Ocean County officials say the County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are ready for…

Lighting the Menorah to Benefit the Jackson Food Pantry on December 12th

Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of lights. This year a local Jewish Organization is teaming up with a local gift shop and bringing light to those who need it most. On Tuesday,…

Jackson Man Charged With Assault by Auto, Robbery

by Jackson Police Dept. On Saturday November 25, 2017 at approximately 12:45 am, Police Officers Ernest Thomason, Keith French and Michael Goelz responded to the Sunoco gas station located on North Countyline…

Timothy Ryan Honors Veterans Across Ocean County

by Phil Stilton Timothy Ryan, owner and operator of Ryan’s Home for Funerals has been suffering from medical problems as of late, but that didn’t stop him from hosting his annual salute…

Dey: Conflicts Are Main Cause of School Board Failures

JACKSON-The seven-member Jackson Township School District Board of Education has run relatively low-key and successful for many years now and school board member Sharon Dey said the main reason is that the board…

Brick Republican Pleads Guilty to Fondling Jackson Teenager; Loses County Patronage Job

BRICK – A former Brick Township councilman who was facing criminal sexual contact and child endangerment charges pleaded guilty in August to simple assault. Daniel Toth, 40, was accused of touching the…

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