Watch: Criminal Investigation Ongoing New Jersey’s Large “Shotgun” Fire

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning through the New Jersey Pinelands east of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area has prompted evacuations and threatened multiple structures as firefighters work to contain the…

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Huge Voter Turnout Reported in Ocean County on Election Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George…

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Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent data…

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County Adds Finishing Touches to South New Prospect Road Widening

County road contractors are finishing up the road widening project on South New Prospect Road in Jackson Township this week. The project, credited to Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, by local officials…

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Mistress of Gruesome Double Murder Suspect Slapped with Murder and Multiple Other Charges

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following an investigation into the killing of a Toms River resident…

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Farmer Safe After Combine Fire in Northern York County

The Northern York County Regional Police Department reported that in Jackson Township, at the intersection of Stoverstown Road and Hanover Road, a combine harvester accidentally caught fire. Fortunately, the farmer involved was…

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Looking for a Great Burger? Here are the Best Burgers in Ocean County

Bite into Ocean County’s Best Burgers: A Flavorful Journey Ocean County, New Jersey, is home to some standout burger joints that offer delicious, mouthwatering options to satisfy every burger lover. Each establishment…

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That Time A Nuclear Warhead Nearly Detonated in New Jersey

JACKSON, NJ – The BOMARC missile site at Colliers Mills, New Jersey, is a relic of the Cold War era, specifically designed to house nuclear-armed BOMARC missiles. This site was part of…

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Lakewood Developer Threatens Action Against Toms River Mayor for Downtown Project Delay

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Development has stalled at a large mixed-use urban style construction project in Downtown Toms River. The lawyers for Moshe Tress, a prominent Lakewood developer are accusing Mayor Dan…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

New Prospect Road Widening Begins to Improve Traffic Safety

JACKSON, NJ—County crews and contractors began a much-anticipated road widening project on South New Prospect Road in Jackson Township this week. According to county officials, the project is aimed at alleviating traffic…

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New Jersey Education Cuts Leads to Forced Closure of Elementary School

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township School District is facing the harsh reality of having to sell Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, a vital educational institution in an underserved community, due to significant…

Toms River’s ‘House of Terror’ Suspect Ordered Jailed Until Trial

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Before this summer, the most gruesome, vile, and terrifying thing to ever happen in Toms River was the Amityville Horror house. Of course, that was a movie that…

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Phil Murphy Forcing District to Shut Down and Sell Elementary School

JACKSON, NJ, July 28, 2024 — The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved and economically disadvantaged neighborhood due to significant state…

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Toms River Murderer’s Accomplice Took Selfies With Man’s Dismemered Body

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In an unsettling revelation during a criminal pre-trial release hearing, prosecutors in Ocean County detailed the days before a nearly seven hour stand off between police and double…

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Manhunt for New Jersey Fugitive Wanted After Body Found Dismembered

Ocean County Man Charged with Hindering Apprehension and Desecration of Human Remains Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, for…

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Dismembering a Corpse Not Enough to Keep Suspects in Jail Under New Jersey Bail Reform

Bail Reform Once Again Fails Ocean County Residents As Two People Involved in Murder and Dismemberment of Toms River Man Set Free by Authorities. JACKSON, NJ – Dismembering a person’s corpse and…

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Walgreens to Close Up to 25% of Its U.S. Stores Amid Shifts in Consumer Behavior

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Walgreens is set to close up to a quarter of its 8,600 stores across the United States, impacting roughly 2,150 locations. The decision was announced by CEO Tim…

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7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area

NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…