Toms River School Board Votes to Continue Sending Millions of Dollars Annually to Lakewood Transportation Authority

Toms River Taxpayers Foot Growing Bill as School Board Funnels Millions to Lakewood Busing Network As local taxpayers grapple with rising school costs and shrinking state aid, the Toms River Regional School…

Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…

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Toms River Man Accused of Running Marijuana Vending Machine Network Across New Jersey

Toms River, NJ — A 26-month investigation into unlicensed marijuana sales across New Jersey ended with four arrests, more than 80 vending machines seized and large quantities of cannabis products recovered, prosecutors…

Ocean County to name Man, Woman of the Year as funding, grants headline busy week

Commissioners also set votes on opioid funds, $1M housing grant and local agreements TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County commissioners are set to recognize community leaders and approve millions in funding this…

ICE Arrests Twice Deported Domestic Abuser as Politicians and Media Cry Foul Over Masked Agents

ICE Arrest in Jackson Sparks Dispute Over Mask Ban and Federal Authority A recent arrest carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Jackson, New Jersey, has intensified a…

Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…

Manchester council advances sweeping ordinances to Master Plan and water services to accomodate future growth and development

A wide-ranging slate of measures moved forward with little public debate, signaling major planning and infrastructure decisions ahead. MANCHESTER, N.J. – The Manchester Township Council approved and introduced a series of ordinances…

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Vows to Continue Fight Against Overdevelopment and Council Politicking

Mayor Daniel Rodrick says a state-approved deal to limit growth is now in jeopardy following council action. Toms River, NJ – A high-stakes housing dispute is unfolding in Toms River, where Mayor…

It’s Reckless and Irresponsible: Toms River Mayor Says Council’s Rejection of Favorable Fair Share Housing Deal Will Roll Out Red Carpet for Developers

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick had achieved what few other mayors and towns in New Jersey have been able to do in his fight against the state the…

Lakewood Zoning Board to Review Duplex Subdivision, Retail Building Variance

Board members will consider several development proposals including duplex housing, a retail building height variance, and a 16-unit residential subdivision. Lakewood, NJ – The Lakewood Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to…

Expose it all! YouTuber who exposed Minnesota childcare talks fraud in Lakewood, New Jersey

A video that made it seem like YouTuber Nick Shirley was in Lakewood turned out to be wishful thinking after stirring debate online. Correction: This report has been updated to provide clarity…

Manchester to introduce $4.7 million in bond ordinances for major water utility projects

MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Township Council is set to introduce a series of new ordinances totaling more than $4.7 million to fund major water utility infrastructure upgrades and authorize multiple contract…

Buena Vista trooper struck by ATV rider who fled into nearby woods

Buena Vista Township, NJ – New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after a trooper was struck by an ATV rider who accelerated and fled into a wooded area…

Here’s How Much Snow Fell as most of New Jersey was buried under more than a foot of snow

Trenton, NJ – A powerful winter storm blanketed much of New Jersey late Sunday into early Monday, dumping more than a foot of snow across northern counties and creating widespread travel delays…

Pennsylvania man sentenced to four years in prison for role in $1 million multi-state art theft conspiracy

SCRANTON, P.A. – A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling, years-long conspiracy that involved stealing and concealing millions of dollars’…

Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…

Manchester cocaine dealer pleads guilty

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Ricardo Cruickshank, 29, of Manchester Township, pleaded guilty to two separate counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute,…

Overnight blaze destroys barn in Southampton as firefighters battle flames for hours

SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Fire crews from across Burlington County worked through the night Sunday after a large barn fire erupted on the 400 block of Isaac Budd Road, drawing a massive multi-agency…

Christmas Tree Recycling in Ocean County: Today is Take Your Christmas Tree Down Day

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – As National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day arrives today, Ocean County residents are being reminded to pack away the decorations, haul out the tree, and give it…

‘Child Safety Soldier’ Shane Coyle arrested in Monmouth County, charged with simple assault

Ocean Township, NJ – Shane J. Coyle, a self-styled online child predator hunter who once appeared on Dr. Phil under the moniker “Child Safety Soldier,” was arrested in Monmouth County and charged…

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