Jackson Township Planning Board to review new major daycare center and Grand Blvd. school proposal

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Jackson Township Planning Board is set to hear initial testimony Monday night on two major development proposals, including a 22,148-square-foot daycare center and a 31,143-square-foot private high…

Feud Between Jackson Mayor and Code Enforcement Dept. Began After Mayor Cited for Failing to Register as Landlord, Suit Claims

Code enforcement officer alleges harassment, discipline after citing council president, now mayor, Jennifer L. Kuhn Jackson Township, NJ – A lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court lays out a detailed series…

Jackson traffic deaths rise as enforcement push sparks backlash from residents

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

Jackson Township water main project to begin April 6 along Bennetts Mills Road

Construction tied to county repaving plan aims to improve water system capacity Jackson Township, NJ – Get ready for some traffic problems this spring on Bennetts Mills Road. A major infrastructure project…

Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children

Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…

Illegal alien sentenced to 7 years for armed home invasion shooting in Jackson

A late-night break-in turned shooting inside a Jackson home has led to a multi-year prison sentence under New Jersey’s strict parole laws. Jackson Township, NJ – A Howell Township man has been…

Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

Another Stop and Shop Shuts Down As North Ocean County’s Retail Needs Shift

Stop & Shop closes Toms River Route 9 store after years as local staple Toms River, NJ – The Stop & Shop at Tri-City Plaza on Route 9 has closed its doors,…

Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester

New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…

Three new traffic lights planned in Jackson to ease congestion, improve safety

Jackson, NJ – Township and county officials are moving forward with three new traffic signals at key intersections in Jackson as the area continues to deal with increasing congestion and roadway safety…

Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward

A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…

Rabbi: Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish Encouraged to be "Shtickle Pioneers" to Settle Ocean County

Updated to replace Video broken link 3/19/2026 In November of 2016, at a national convention of Agudath Israel of America (AIOA), Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz decreed Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish community to become “schtickle…

Top New Jersey Dem Wants to Force School District Consolidation: Why Jackson and Lakewood Should Take Notice

Top New Jersey Education Senator Calls for Mandatory School District Consolidation New Jersey’s top Democrat overseeing education policy is now openly calling for mandatory consolidation of school districts, reigniting a controversial debate…

Jackson Township turns 182 years-old today: Here’s how we got here

The Ocean County community, incorporated on March 6, 1844, has grown from farmland to one of the region’s fastest-growing municipalities. Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township is marking another year since its…

Ocean County approves new traffic signal projects in Lakewood, Berkeley, and Jackson

Upgrades include improved pedestrian safety, vehicle detection systems, and intersection lighting. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has authorized several traffic safety improvement projects designed to enhance road…

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, Ocean County politician, deplatformed after controversial Lakewood video

Platforms crack down after Oliveira’s “Jewish invasion” video accuses Lakewood’s Orthodox community of welfare abuse. Lakewood, NJ – Tyler Oliveira, a YouTube documentarian known for on-the-ground exposés, has been banned from Facebook,…

Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics

A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…

Rita’s to mark first day of spring with free Italian Ice and new mystery flavor

Chain celebrates March 20 with nationwide giveaway and limited-time PEEPS-inspired flavor. NEW JERSEY – Spring will officially begin with something sweet this year as Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard celebrates the…

Luxury meets momentum as Jackson Township real estate stays hot through February

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Homebuyers across Jackson Township closed out February with a flurry of sales, from multimillion-dollar estates to first-time-buyer condos. The standout? A seven-bedroom estate on Belaire Drive that sold…

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