Massive New Howell Waste Facility Could Receive Final Approval by Committee Next Thursday

HOWELL-A large solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township could be getting the final nod from the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) next Thursday. RELATED: RESIDENTS…

Trump’s New Jersey USDA Appointee Calogero Focus of Federal and State Investigation for Involvement in Possible Civil Rights Violations

JACKSON-A federal appointee of the Trump administration to be the new state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Services Agency is now the target of investigations by the Department…

Woman fights with purse snatcher, gets dragged by car, police say

A woman attempting to stop a man from stealing her purse was dragged by a vehicle across a Jackson store parking lot as she grappled with the robber in his car, police…

AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official position to…

Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…

Report of Crash Results in Multiple Arrests

by Steven Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON-On Wednesday October 4, 2017 at approximately 2:48 am, Police Officer Keith French responded to the area of North Point Drive and Eltone Road on the report of…

Berkeley Township Adds Veteran Only Parking at Town Hall

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-While many in the United States were discussing whether or not NFL players should be taking a knee during the national anthem, Berkeley Township elected officials were thinking about how they…

No Road Closure for Whitesville Rd. Culvert Project

TOMS RIVER – Work to replace the Whitesville Road Culvert on Whitesville Road in Jackson Township is expected to start mid-summer. “This project will include a stronger structure with an earthen bottom…

Could Lakewood Vaad Endorsement Sink Guadagno, Column C Republicans?

LAKEWOOD-Four years ago, the Lakewood Vaad, an influential group that essentially controls the Orthodox Jewish bloc vote here endorsed Governor Chris Christie and hardly anyone noticed. This year, the Vaad’s robocall to…

Rullo: Guadagno "Sold Her Soul"; Secures Powerful Lakewood Orthodox Bloc Vote

LAKEWOOD-The influential political power brokers of Lakewood Township, the Lakewood Vaad, have announced Kim Guadagno as their candidate of choice for governor of New Jersey in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. In a report…

Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

Guadagno: Never Underestimate a Woman with a Gun

TOMS RIVER-Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is under fire this week over a comment she made back in March at the Ocean County GOP Governor’s forum at the Days Hotel in the Atlantis…

Officials Seeking Contractor Who Stole $1.5 Million from Hurricane Sandy Victims

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42, a Super…

REPORT: Bail Reform Supporter Fails to Gain Republican Nomination in Middlesex

Sam Thompson, who represents Jackson Township in the New Jersey legislature failed to secure the nomination of the Middlesex County Republicans at their annual convention. Thompson, a supporter and backer of NJ’s…

NJ Legislators Scramble to Protect State from Dangerous Consequences of Bail Reform

JACKSON-When New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment that would give judges the ability to hold violent criminals behind bars until their trials without bail, nobody would have imagined the end result…

Military to go Door to Door to Ask Residents for Well Samples; Contaminated Wells Found In Manchester

JACKSON-The Department of Defense ramped up its efforts to get water samples from residents in Jackson near Joint Base MDL whose well water may have been contaminated with fire suppression chemicals over…

After Officer Nearly Struck, Department Reiterates Commitment to Enforce "Move Over" law

JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department says it will be taking violations of New Jersey’s “Move Over” law very seriously. Ocean County has recently installed warning signs along County Line Road in the…

Security guard stole $200k in cash after being fired from Casino sentenced

Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former security guard at the Caesars Casino in Atlantic City was sentenced to prison today for committing an armed robbery at the casino in…

Great Adventure Hosting Job Fair This Weekend

JACKSON, N.J. ─ February 24, 2016 ─ This Sunday, Six Flags Great Adventure will host its final spring job fair from 10 am to 4 pm in the Employment Center. 4,000 employees…

Give Kids a Smile Event

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Tess Torres Phone : 732-942-8400 Email: tess@jacksonorthodontics.com Local Dentist to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids (Jackson, NJ) – Local orthodontist, Dr. Miriam T. Furlong, will…

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