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Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Eluding, Assaulting Police Officer

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault and Eluding Law Enforcement charges in connection with…

July 13, 2023

Jackson council members under investigation under fire by peers

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Scott Sargent, an 11-year veteran of the Jackson school board, on Tuesday called out a blatant lack of procedure, transparency, and cooperation among members of the…

July 12, 2023

Egg Harbor Township Man Charged Following Shooting Investigation

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Following an in-depth investigation into a shooting that occurred on January 10, Trasaan Jackson, 33, has been charged. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division…

July 7, 2023

Attorney General’s Office investigating Jackson officials over alleged misconduct

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ethics violation has been filed with the Attorney General’s Office against three Jackson Township Councilmen last week. The Office of the Attorney General said on Friday that…

July 1, 2023

Jackson to host Food Trucks and Fireworks event at Johnson Park

Jackson, NJ – Mark your calendars for an evening filled with delectable delights, lively entertainment, and a magnificent fireworks display as Jackson Township presents its Fireworks and Food Trucks Event. Taking place…

June 26, 2023

Another business is being Pushed out of Jackson Crossing

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When the previous owner of Jackson Crossing was trying to flip his successful property during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was seeking suitors who would cater to the growing…

June 25, 2023

Jackson cancer center tagged with antisemitic graffiti

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a possible hate crime at an Orthodox Jewish-operated cancer center in Jackson Township. Chai Lifeline Center was tagged with anti-semitic messaging a day…

June 20, 2023

Marty Flemming - Candidate for Jackson Mayor

Jackson Councilman announces resignation; Sells home

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in November of 2022, has announced resigning as the township council president. On Tuesday, Flemming, who recently…

June 14, 2023

Jackson police officer kick off 40th anniversary Special Olympics Torch Run

Jackson, NJ – On Saturday morning, officers from the Jackson Police Department commenced the 40th anniversary of the NJ Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Carrying the symbolic torch, the officers embarked…

June 11, 2023

Jackson board denies application to turn home in religious school

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An application to turn a residential home in Jackson Township into a religious high school has been rejected by the local zoning board. Board officials recognized the need…

June 9, 2023

Jackson fire contained, so why is there thick smoke in the air still?

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today confirmed the forest fire in Jackson Township has been contained, but residents are still asking why the smell of smoke is so…

June 7, 2023

Man Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ- A pedestrian collision resulting in a fatality occurred in the area of County Route 571 near the intersection of Washington Avenue. At around 10:30 pm on Saturday, the Manchester…

June 7, 2023

There’s going to be Plenty of Building in Jackson, County Commissioners Forecast

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a heated debate over preserving the last working farm in Lakewood Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners forecasted ‘plenty of homes’. That statement came after Commissioner…

May 21, 2023

As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes

JACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each day to…

May 10, 2023

Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC

JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of the properties…

May 8, 2023

Jackson zoning board hears application for Yeshiva, dormitory

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yeshiva Tiferes Talmud, an educational institution, has applied to the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert existing residential structures into a private school for approximately 60…

May 4, 2023

Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall aluminum fence around his property to keep…

May 4, 2023

GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future

JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…

April 27, 2023

Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former superintendent Steven…

April 27, 2023

Jackson family appeals board denial of swingset in front yard

JACKSON, NJ – By township ordinance, swingsets are not allowed in the front yards of homes in Jackson Township. One family who was denied a variance to construct one is appealing the…

April 25, 2023

Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town

Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 miles per…

April 13, 2023

This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After 16 years, one of Jackson Township’s most beloved restaurants is closing. Surf Taco, once seen as the anchor restaurant for the Jackson Crossing plaza at the intersection…

April 11, 2023

Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour plus winds. Reina met with officials from…

April 3, 2023

Thousands still without power in Jackson, Howell

JACKSON, NJ – Two days after a storm ripped through northern Ocean County and southern Ocean County, several thousand homes in Jackson and Howell remain without power. JCP&L said today many of…

April 3, 2023

10,000 homes remain without power the morning after storm in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nearly 10,000 homes remain without power in Jackson Township and First Energy Corp doesn’t know when power will be restored. Roads in town remain closed with downed powerlines…

April 2, 2023

Jackson Township - Page 27

Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Eluding, Assaulting Police Officer

Jackson council members under investigation under fire by peers

Egg Harbor Township Man Charged Following Shooting Investigation

Attorney General’s Office investigating Jackson officials over alleged misconduct

Jackson to host Food Trucks and Fireworks event at Johnson Park

Another business is being Pushed out of Jackson Crossing

Jackson cancer center tagged with antisemitic graffiti

Jackson Councilman announces resignation; Sells home

Jackson police officer kick off 40th anniversary Special Olympics Torch Run

Jackson board denies application to turn home in religious school

Jackson fire contained, so why is there thick smoke in the air still?

Man Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles in Manchester Township

As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes

Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC

Jackson zoning board hears application for Yeshiva, dormitory

Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence

GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future

Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24

Jackson family appeals board denial of swingset in front yard

Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town

This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down

Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds

Thousands still without power in Jackson, Howell

10,000 homes remain without power the morning after storm in Jackson

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