DC murder suspect extradited from North Carolina after deadly Northeast homicide

Police say a man accused of killing a 35-year-old victim in Northeast DC was captured in North Carolina before being returned to face a murder charge. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man accused…

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Shelter favorite Haze still waiting for a forever family

Every adoptable kennel is full at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say Haze continues to be passed over despite being ready for adoption. JACKSON, N.J. — The Northern Ocean…

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Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Hit With Default in Employee Retaliation Lawsuit

Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn was placed in default after failing to respond to a retaliation lawsuit accusing township officials of targeting a code enforcement officer, though a judge later allowed the…

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Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…

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Jacksonville son sentenced to 45 years for killing father in late-night shooting

A deadly family dispute unfolded inside a quiet Jacksonville home, ending with a father shot multiple times as he sat on his living room couch and a son now facing decades in…

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Jackson Club Endorses Candidates to Run for Office with Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn in 2026 Election

The Jackson Township Republican organization has endorsed interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn for election alongside Township Council candidates Brian McCarron and John “Pojo” Pejoski, setting up a contested race this fall. Jackson Township,…

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Jackson’s Embattled Interim Mayor Files Papers to Run for Full Term in 2026

Jackson Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Files to Run for Full Term in November Election Jackson, NJ — Jackson Township’s interim mayor has taken the next step toward keeping the town’s top elected…

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Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern

Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…

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Two Philadelphia clergy accused of trading explicit images of minors

Prosecutors say two local clergy members used phones and social media to solicit sexually explicit material from minors and shared the images with each other. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two Philadelphia-area clergy members…

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Jackson Township Woman Shot 79-Year-Old Man, Faces 7 Years in Prison

A Jackson Township woman has pleaded guilty after authorities said she shot a 79-year-old man in the shoulder and fled the scene, leading to her arrest less than an hour later. A…

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Jackson Schools Give Students Juneteenth Off While Canceling Veterans Day

The Jackson School District will close schools for Juneteenth during the upcoming academic year while students will report to class on Veterans Day, a scheduling decision that is drawing attention among some…

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Driving in Jackson Is Much Worse Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Reader Submitted: Anyone who has lived in Jackson Township for more than a decade knows the truth: driving here has become significantly worse. What was once a community where residents could get…

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Jackson woman who shot 79-year-old man gets mercy after victim speaks up

A New Jersey woman admitted to aggravated assault after prosecutors say she shot a 79-year-old man and fled the scene, but the victim’s request for leniency helped shape the outcome Toms River,…

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Jackson Police Chief Responds to Viral Video Alleging Racial Profiling During Traffic Stop

Jackson Township police say they are reviewing a traffic stop that sparked allegations of racial profiling and excessive force after a video of the encounter spread across social media. JACKSON — The…

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Jackson Township High School Parking Lot Injury Claim Goes to Trial

A Jackson woman alleges she was injured after falling in a deteriorated school parking lot, while school officials deny responsibility and seek dismissal of the lawsuit. JACKSON — Jackson Liberty High School…

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Jackson to Begin Bethel Church Road Improvement Project in July

The project will include road resurfacing, new sidewalks, and enhanced pedestrian crossings along Bethel Church Road in Jackson Township. JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials have announced that major improvements to Bethel…

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Jackson Police Accused of Racially Profiling Disabled Black Dad Because He Looked Suspicious Wearing a Hoodie on a Hot Day

A Jackson Township resident is alleging he was racially profiled, forcibly arrested and hospitalized following a traffic stop that began after officers said his behavior appeared suspicious near the Jackson Mews apartment…

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