Car Thefts On the Rise in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Car theft crimes are on the rise in Toms River, Mayor Maurice Hill acknowledged today. Thieves from New Jersey’s cities are making their way into the community and…
Agudath Israel of America Applauds New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s $50.6 Billion Budget
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Avi Schnall, the New Jersey Director of Agudath Israel of America today applauded Governor Phil Murphy’s massive $50.6 billion budget as it provides some key funding for private schools…
Black Bear Reported on Campus of Georgian Court University, Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A black bear sighting on Friday caused quite a stir near Lakewood Township’s downtown area on Friday. The bear was spotted on the campus of Georgian Court University before…
Penn Power Completes Proactive Work to Keep Electricity Flowing Safely and Reliably Through Summer Season
Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs NEW CASTLE, Pa., June 20, 2022 — Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company, recently completed proactive equipment…
Lakewood Carjacker Pleads Guilty in Court
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Bayville man who carjacked a woman in Lakewood pleaded guilty and is facing 25 years in prison for the 2018 incident. According to police, “On December 5, 2018,…
Congressman Smith Gets Highly Coveted Endorsement by Lakewood Jewish Leaders
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood VAAD, a board of Orthodox Jewish community leaders and rabbis in the city has endorsed Congressman Chris Smith in the June 7th Republican primary election. Smith, who…
Fight Breaks Out at Ocean County Republican Meeting after Trump Candidates Snubbed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police responded to the Jackson Township VFW Post after a scuffle broke out between Trump-aligned supporters of Mike Crispi and establishment party leaders who are backing incumbent Chris…
Toms River’s Geoghegan Fired, Dems and Republicans United in 5-0 vote
HOWELL, NJ – Democrats and Republicans serving on the Howell Township committee have voted to pass a resolution that immediately terminates the employment of a Toms River man serving as township manager.…
What are all those loud booms this week in Central Jersey?
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might feel the ground shaking and the windows rattling and might be concerned. Don’t be. From now until May 23rd, Joint Base MDL will be hosting training…
2022 Joint Base Airshow and Open House Canceled
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Annual Joint Base MDL Power in the Pines Open House and Airshow has been canceled for 2022 and will return until 2023, according to the Department of…
Disgraced Ocean County Mayor to Be Removed from Office Under Attendance Loophole
OCEAN GATE, NJ – The Ocean Gate Borough Council has no legal authority to remove disgraced Mayor Paul Kennedy over his avalanche of criminal charges related to his position in the borough,…
Work Underway to Upgrade West Penn Power’s Electrical System in Butler County
Projects designed to enhance electric service reliability for 15,000 customers GREENSBURG, Pa., May 10, 2022 — West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is upgrading its distribution system in…
Trial of Nazi Sympathizing Soldier with Hitler Mustache Could Shed Light on Bigger Picture of Anti-Semitism at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A self-described white supremacist, former U.S. Army reservist who was arrested during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection is scheduled to go on trial on May 23rd…
West Penn Power’s 2022 Tree-Trimming Program Underway to Enhance Service Reliability
Work includes trimming along nearly 5,000 miles of power lines GREENSBURG, Pa., May 3, 2022 — West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), continues to conduct tree-trimming work in…
Toms River Mayor to Give $132,000 Public Job to Former Councilwoman Who Lost Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last November, the voters of Toms River sent a clear message to Mayor Maurice Hill and his splinter Republican faction when they overwhelmingly voted against Hill’s candidates, including…
Southbound Larsen Road to Close for Two Weeks for Construction Work
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has notified motorists of a lane closure that will affect Larsen Road over the court of the next two weeks. “Larsen Road will be…
Need a Summer Job in New Jersey? Six Flags Has That
JACKSON, N.J. ─ Are you looking for a summer job in New Jersey? Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township might be able to help you. The company issued the following information…
Fatburger Just Opened a Restaurant at this New Jersey Theme Park
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – With a full return to normal this season at Six Flags Great Adventure, something out of the ordinary is also happening in the park. National burger chain Fatburger…
Ocean County Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Series of Violent Assaults on Members of Orthodox Jewish Community
TRENTON, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was charged with federal hate crimes for a series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish community in and around Lakewood,…
Lakewood Attacker Charged with Federal Hate Crimes by Department of Justice
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dion Marsh, the man who went on a one-man violent rampage against members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson Townships has been charged with federal hate…