Toms River Nurse, Girl Scout Troop Leader Running for Toms River Council

TOMS RIVER-Laurie Huryk of Toms River is a registered nurse and a former girl scout troop leader and is hoping to make a difference in Toms River. She’s running for Toms River…

Community News·Politics

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…

Business News·Police Blotter

Suspected drug dealer accused of hitting cop with car

LAKEWOOD — A 30-year-old township man was arrested Thursday after he struck a police officer with his car, police said. Rashad Anderson, who was arrested in neighboring Jackson Township, was charged with…

Police Blotter

Is Glory’s Market Being Sold to Quick Chek?

JACKSON-A rumor circulated on social media in the past week suggesting the owners of Glory’s Market, located at the intersection of Cedarswamp Road and West Commodore Boulevard was being sold to the…

Business News

Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings

JACKSON-Swanborne LLC which owns 158.8 acres that stretches from East Veterans Highway to South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road has submitted a new application to the township zoning board. In July,…

In the News

Quick Thinking Trash Collection Driver Dumps Hot Load on Street

JACKSON-When the driver of a garbage truck driving through Jackson Township noticed his load was beginning to smoke, he made a quick decision to dump his garbage on Hemlock Hill Road. The…

Police Blotter

Inspired by 4 Year Old, Little Free Library Opens in Ortley Beach

Dominic James Borgese, a Toms River 4 year old is learning to read and write this summer and his Mom would like him to share his books with other children by putting up…

Community News·Jersey Shore News

Ocean County Law Enforcement Effort Thwarts Heroin Delivery From Trenton Dealers

Jackson Police Department Release JACKSON-On Tuesday August 1, 2017, Jackson Police Detectives received information in reference to suspects who were reportedly going to be delivering a quantity of heroin to a location…

In the News

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…

In the News

Where to Drop off Hazardous Waste, Paint Cans, Pool Chemicals and Gasoline in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will hold five more free household hazardous waste collection dates this year. “We are currently completing our first three collections of 2017 with the next scheduled for…

Community News·Ocean County News·What to do: Upcoming Events

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

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…

Police Blotter·Politics

Ford pickup tailgates are going missing and police want to know why

JACKSON-A rash of thefts has occurred this week in Jackson Township targeting tailgates of Ford F-series pickup trucks. To date, police have been notified of six thefts of tailgates from residents who…

Police Blotter

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

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…

New Jersey News·Politics

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

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

On this Day: Russian Poet Alexander Pushkin Died from Injuries Sustained in a Duel

JACKSON-On this day in 1836, Alexander Pushkin died from wounds suffered in duel days earlier. A memorial dedicated to Pushkin is here in Jackson, dedicated to the Russian poet and writer. Jackson…

Community 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

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Toms River Nurse, Girl Scout Troop Leader Running for Toms River Council

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

Suspected drug dealer accused of hitting cop with car

Is Glory’s Market Being Sold to Quick Chek?

Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings

Quick Thinking Trash Collection Driver Dumps Hot Load on Street

Inspired by 4 Year Old, Little Free Library Opens in Ortley Beach

Ocean County Law Enforcement Effort Thwarts Heroin Delivery From Trenton Dealers

No Road Closure for Whitesville Rd. Culvert Project

Where to Drop off Hazardous Waste, Paint Cans, Pool Chemicals and Gasoline in Ocean County

Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

Guadagno: Never Underestimate a Woman with a Gun

Ford pickup tailgates are going missing and police want to know why

Domed Sports Facility Planned Near Six Flags Great Adventure

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

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

Casanova Ristorante Owner to Receive Liquor License Transfer

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

On this Day: Russian Poet Alexander Pushkin Died from Injuries Sustained in a Duel

County to Launch Study on Northern Ocean County Road Infrastructure

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