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New Jersey Cop Facing Prison Time for Deadly Crash

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey State Police detective has been criminally charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended in a fatal crash in Springfield Township, Burlington County, leaving a…

June 3, 2025

Ocean County commissioners to vote on over $70 million in new spending bills

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, including road…

May 17, 2025

Five Republicans emerge as possible successors to Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could face serious…

May 15, 2025

Gilmore sidelined as dueling Ocean County GOP candidates refuse chairman’s endorsement

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The death of the party line in New Jersey has lead to the political death rattle of a once powerful Republican powerbroker in Ocean County. Ocean County Republican…

May 8, 2025

Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…

April 24, 2025

New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

April 19, 2025

Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off

TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…

April 2, 2025

One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

February 23, 2025

Guinness World Record holder, New Jersey’s Kingda Ka, world’s tallest roller coaster to be demolished

JACKSON, N.J. — If you were excited to hear news about a re-envisioned Kingda Ka rollercoaster making a debut in the future at Six Flags Great Adventure, you’re about to be disappointed.…

December 28, 2024

Kingda Ka to be Imploded in February as Park Clears Path for Future at Great Adventure

If you’ve ever visited Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, chances are Kingda Ka was the ride you talked about long after leaving. Towering over the park at a staggering 456…

December 27, 2024

New Jersey firefighters battle nine major wildfires across the state

TRENTON, N.J. — Firefighters across New Jersey are battling nine major wildfires that are causing heavy smoke and low visibility across multiple counties. The fires, burning in areas from Cumberland to Essex…

November 8, 2024

Camden County Wildfire Creating Smoke Conditions Across the State

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has reached 90% containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Residents as far as…

November 5, 2024

Another New Jersey Elementary School is Closing Because of Phil Murphy’s New Equity Based Funding Formula

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s quest for ‘educational equity’, another neighborhood elementary school is being forced to closed. This comes weeks after the Rosenauer Elementary school in…

September 26, 2024

What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…

September 10, 2024

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Two Men Charged for DWI in Wall

Wall Township, NJ — Wall Township Police made two arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Saturday, August 3, following separate traffic incidents. Patrolman Wayne Jackson arrested Riley A. Coll, 19, of…

August 5, 2024

New Jersey Man Who Left Baby to Die in Hot Car Released Under Bail Reform

LAKEWOOD, NJ— A young child died after being left in a hot vehicle for an externded period of time last week in Lakewood Township. That man was later released after a pre-trial…

July 19, 2024

Child Dead After Being Left in Scorching Car in Lakewood for Two Hours

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead in nearby…

July 16, 2024

Uber Offers Drivers Premium for Pickups in Lakewood Area

Uber Offers Premium for Jobs in Lakewood Area Lakewood, NJ – An Uber driver shared a Reddit post displaying an incentive offered by the company to take rides in Lakewood and neighboring…

July 12, 2024

Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…

July 12, 2024

New Jersey School Districts Selling Off Schools, Even Trees to Make Ends Meet Under Murphy Cuts

JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts his new S2 school funding formula as a major success that fully funds education in New Jersey. However, it’s also forcing some districts…

July 8, 2024

Wall Police Make Multiple DWI, DUI Arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Wall Township Police Department reported several incidents involving driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession over the past week, resulting in multiple arrests across various locations in the township.…

July 3, 2024

Live Music at Johnson Park Kicks Off Fourth Of July Holiday

Jackson, NJ — The Fourth of July celebration starts early in Jackson with a Wednesday night live concert at Johnson Park. On Wednesday, the Shore Syde Band will grace the stage at…

July 3, 2024

Daughter of Fallen New Jersey State Trooper Graduates With Full Support of Law Enforcement Community

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ—In a heartfelt tribute, the New Jersey State Police celebrated a poignant milestone as Julianna Castellano, daughter of the late Trooper Marc Castellano, graduated from Freehold Township High School yesterday.…

June 21, 2024

Pittsburgh Man Charged with Multiple Burglaries in Allegheny County

Allegheny County Police have charged Shawn Jackson, a 37-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, with several felony offenses following his alleged involvement in multiple burglary incidents across the county. The investigation began on June…

June 20, 2024

Stop and Shop Closing Stores, One Confirmed in New Jersey: Here’s What We Know

Jackson Stop & Shop to Close Due to Poor Performance JACKSON, NJ – Stop & Shop has announced it will be closing several stores in the New York and New Jersey region…

June 19, 2024

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