Jackson Man Who Took Teen to Ohio Charged by Police

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On October 13th the Toms River Police Departments Criminal Investigations Bureau and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit initiated an investigation related to a missing…

Jackson Councilman Calogero Next in Line for County Patronage Job?

JACKSON – Will Councilman Barry Calogero be the next Ocean County politician to receive a position in the county government, or a lucrative appointment to one of the county’s political boards or…

Six Flags El Diablo ride restraint failed and injured girl, lawsuit alleges

The parents of a Gibbstown juvenile are suing Six Flags Great Adventure over claims that their daughter was injured on a ride at the Jackson Township amusement park. Serafin and Margaret Alesiani…

Four From Howell, Jackson Charged after Drug Bust

by NJSP HOWELL– The New Jersey State Police have arrested Darnell Williams, 34, of Jackson, N.J., and Joseph Cottrell, 50, of Howell, N.J. for multiple drug related offenses and seized more than…

Jackson Police Thwart Drunken New Yorker's Escapades at Great Adventure

JACKSON-On Monday June 12, 2017 at approximately 11:15 am while working a detail at Six Flags Great Adventure, Police Officer Michael Kelly was requested to an unknown incident near the main gate.…

Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

JACKSON-New Jersey candidate for Governor and Ocean County resident Joseph Rullo spoke Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Jackson Township based Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol…

Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County

By By Mary Ellen Landolfi Community-mindedness, attention to customer service, and perseverance — these are among the key ingredients necessary to develop and sustain a three-generation, family-owned business for 80 years. Pine Belt…

SaveJersey: Insiders Say Jackson Assemblyman Thompson in Trouble

Jack Ciattarelli wasn’t the only Republican to score an upset of sorts on Wednesday night, Save Jerseyans, which means Asw. Betty Lou DeCroce (R-12) is no longer the only 2017 GOP legislative…

Former Jackson Business Administrator Turns Himself in to State Police on Corruption Charges

TOTOWA-When Jackson Township hired former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres in 2010 to succeed Phil Del Turco as business administrator, everyone in the township knew is it was a mistake, except for…

FBI Probe Around Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Expands

An ongoing FBI probe into the activities of former Jackson Township Business Administrator Jose “Joey” Torres is reportedly expanding, according to a report in today’s Star Ledger. Torres served as township administrator…

Jackson Township Mayor Reina Supports League Of Municipalities Opposition of Bail Reform

JACKSON-Jackson Township is a rural suburb nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. It’s New Jersey’s third largest town by size in area, with over one hundred square miles. It’s a…

Everything You Need to Know About Saturday's Fire District Elections in Jackson

This Saturday is the day residents of Jackson can go out and vote for their local fire district commissioners and budgets. Polls in Jackson are open from 2pm to 9pm on…

Jackson Township Prepares for upcoming Winter Storm

As per the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. Starting around midnight tonight, rain will start then quickly transition into snow leaving significant snowfall amounts. The heavy snow,…

County to Launch Study on Northern Ocean County Road Infrastructure

TOMS RIVER – With the completion of the Route 9 corridor study and an increase in population growth, Ocean County is undertaking a study to review potential county road network improvements in…

Former Jackson Memorial Football Coach Jailed for Stealing Student Funds in Mount Holly

MOUNT HOLLY TWP. — A former teacher and football coach was sentenced to 90 days in jail Wednesday for stealing Willingboro student funds to feed his alleged gambling addiction. Reginald “Reggie” Lawrence,…

Major construction to begin on N. Cooksbridge Road in Jackson

Starting on or about January 23rd, the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will begin their water and sewer main relocation project on N. Cooksbridge Road. The work will include the construction of…

Residents Continue to Raise Red Flags over Appointment of Builder to Jackson Zoning Board

JACKSON-Residents in Jackson are expressing frustrations and disappointment over the township council’s appointment of a local builder who performed home improvement work at the home of Council President Ken Bressi to the township’s…

Jackson Police Blotter: December 28-January 3, 2017

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 that were responded to during…

HS GIRLS SWIMMING: Jackson Memorial’s Francisco Finishes Fourth in Meet of Champions

Junior Anna Francisco of Jackson Memorial High School finished fourth in the 100-yard butterfly final at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology on Sunday with a…

Prosecutor: Jackson Woman Indicted for Causing Miscarriage of Pregnant Woman During Robbery

ASBURY PARK-The Asbury Park Police Department arrested Margaret M. Vannell, 34, of Liverpool Court on aggravated assault charges during a January 11th incident where Vannell assaulted another individual. Monmouth County Prosecutors announced Vannell’s…

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