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…

Politics

Police Charge Three Involved in Tailgate Thefts

by Christopher Parise Jackson PD JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department’s Detective Bureau investigation regarding a recent rash of stolen Ford tailgates has culminated in the arrest of three individuals. 28 year old Peter…

Police Blotter

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…

Business News

Empanada Guy Headlines This Weekend's Food Truck Festival at Six Flags

JACKSON-Not officially, but fan favorite “Empanada Guy” is among the food trucks on the “not to miss” list at this weekend’s Food Truck Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure. “This delicious festival…

Business News·Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Domed Sports Facility Planned Near Six Flags Great Adventure

JACKSON-It’s being called Jackson Crossing 2 and includes a domed multipurpose sports facility. The project as submitted by Cardinale Enterprises of Jackson Township, developer of Jackson Crossing, consists of an indoor soccer…

Business News·Local Sports News·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

HS Softball: Aguilar Powers Jags Past Indians

Jackson Memorial pitcher Tori Aguilar struck out 7 and gave up just 3 hits to lead the Jaguars to 2-0 season opening win against Toms River South on Wednesday. Jordyn Calderon, Abigail…

Local Sports News

Report: Protesters Defiant at Lakewood Planning Board Meeting

The Lakewood planning board attorney, according to a report on Joyce Blay’s News & Views threatened to put protesters in jail at a recent meeting in the township. Since last year, Deutsch…

Government News·Politics

Developer Proposing 35,600 Square Foot Business Park on Hyson Road

JACKSON-Jackson Properties, Inc. is proposing to build a 35,600 square foot commercial and warehouse facility at southwest intersection of Hyson Road and Challenger Way. The application is requesting to be heard at the…

Business News·Government News

Applicant Seeking to Build 25,000 Square Foot Warehouse Near former Italian American Club Site

JACKSON-Strategic Equity Solutions, of Lakewood is proposing to build a 25,095 square foot office and warehouse for use by multiple tenants at the intersection of Solar Avenue and Corporal Luigi Luigi Marciante…

In the News

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…

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

Relay for Life Fundraiser

My name is Stephanie Brown, and As a tri-lead and Community Champion for Relay for Life – Jackson, I am proud to announce, that starting May 1st, our Flush Out Cancer fundraiser…

Community News

Casanova Ristorante Owner to Receive Liquor License Transfer

JACKSON-Antonio Romeo DiSantillo, owner of the now close Casanova Ristorante and Romeo’s Plaza in Jackson has applied to the township to receive a liquor license for the currently closed restaurant. The restaurant…

Business News·Government News

Councilman’s Charity Once Again Receives Exorbitant Percentage of Funding from MUA Charitable Kickback Program

JACKSON– A Jackson Township Councilman’s veterans memorial charity is once again the recipient of a sizeable charitable donation from a company that provides water line insurance coverage to its customers under an…

In the News

Toms River Senior Blasts New Jersey Newspaper Public Notices, Fire Elections

TOMS RIVER-A Toms River senior this week blasted New Jersey’s firefighter elections. William McPhail said his local fire department, “Doesn’t know my address to mail a ballot, but know it when they…

Government News·Politics

Johnson School Students Give Back to Community

In an effort to help the community, Mrs. Glushko’s Third Grade Class collected cans of soup for a fun “Soup-er” Bowl Event. Students in the H.C. Johnson School brought in cans of soup…

School and Education News

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…

Government News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Local Officials Silent on Joint Base Water Testing

JACKSON-As Joint Base MDL officials go door to door in Jackson Township trying collecting water samples from residents to see if their private wells have been contaminated by fire retarding chemicals used on…

Community News·Government News

Council Members to Sit in at Future Meet the Mayor Sessions

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday said they will begin providing oversight at Mayor Michael Reina’s monthly “Meet the Mayor” sessions where he meets in a group setting with residents who may…

Government News

Report: Lacey, Stafford, Lakewood and Toms River lead Ocean County in Tax Hikes

TRENTON-A report by New Jersey 101.5 shows that tax rates in Lacey Township, Stafford Township, Toms River and Lakewood far out paced their neighbors in 2016. The report shows Lacey Township with…