What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Announces Prescribed Burning Operations TRENTON, NJ— As you drive around New Jersey today, you might be wondering, Why is there is a lingering smoky smell in the…

Ciccozzi, Quinlisk Vote Against Hiring Law Firm to Fight Downtown Apartments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The remnants of former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill’s administration tried unsuccessfully to block Mayor Dan Rodrick’s hiring of an attorney to defend the township against the controversial…

Willingboro Man Dies After Shooting at Eastampton Apartment Complex

Eastampton, NJ – Authorities announced the death of a 26-year-old Willingboro man following a shooting incident at the Eastampton Gardens apartment complex. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, under LaChia L. Bradshaw, and…

Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting Leads to Car Crash in Burlington County

Eastampton, NJ – A fatal incident unfolded on the evening of February 10, when Christian Kurtz was discovered with a gunshot wound following a car crash at the intersection of Hedding-Jacksonville Road…

Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

Motorcycle Crash in Manchester Leads to Serious Injuries

MANCHESTER, NJ – A serious two-vehicle collision occurred yesterday at approximately 2:10 PM in the area of Route 571 and Beacon Street in Manchester Township. Manchester Township Police responded to the scene,…

Fugitive New Jersey Porch Pirate Who Assaulted Cop in Custody

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ebony Gomez, 31, from Jacksonville, FL, was arrested on December 11 by the U.S. Marshal Service in Monroe Township for multiple offenses, including package theft and assaulting a…

New Jersey Is Experiencing Gun Boom As Murphys Call for More Gun Bans

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jerseyans are seeking to arm themselves in light of the terrorist attack in Israel by Hamas on October 7th. The prospect that terrorism could strike home in the…

Toms River North Clinches Victory in Central Jersey Group 5 Championship

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a decisive showdown, Toms River North secured a commanding 49-14 victory over Washington Township in the NJSIAA Tournament Central Jersey, Group 5 final on Friday night. Toms…

Lancaster County Juveniles to Stand Trial for September Shooting

EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA – Two teenagers are set to stand trial in Lancaster County Court following their involvement in a shooting incident in East Lampeter Township. Omar Jackson, 17, and Nazier…

Toms River Mayor Candidate Says Recent Drunk Driving Arrest Was Unfortunate

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Ben Giovine, who was caught drunk driving in his Prius on his way home from wild night at the Stone Pony a few years ago,…

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Uzi, Drugs, Found in Berkeley Drug Trafficking Bust

BAYVILLE, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a joint investigation between the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and Berkeley Township Police led to the arrest of…

Toms River Dems Allegedly Pass Donated Items from Local Charity as Political Gifts

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you attended the Harvest Arts Festival in Downtown Toms River, you might have noticed a table operated by Toms River Democrats giving out free stuff. Democrats have…

Candidates Find Themselves Buried in Their Own Past Across New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As elections approach, candidates in Ocean County find themselves scrutinized for past actions that raise ethical and moral questions. Background checks and social media vetting are standard practices…

Troubled Past Starting to Haunt Political Candidates at the Shore and Beyond

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter and Halloween haunts are popping up all over the Jersey Shore as the festival of the dead draws near.…

FBI Director Warns of Hamas-Linked Terror Threat in U.S., What it Means for New Jersey

LAKEWOOD, NJ – FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a warning to Americans in the U.S. regarding an increase in threats from Hamas-linked militants. That warning was heard in New Jersey, home…

Committeeman Says Candidate’s Relationship with Convicted Child Offender is Disqualifying

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Committeeman Paul Williams, an elected party official who ran for a council nomination said today that the party needs to immediately remove Rhetta Jackson-Fair from…

Regrettable Mistake? Rodrick Says Opponents’ Criminal Records Much More Than That

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the escalating mayoral race of Toms River, Councilman Daniel Rodrick and Ben Giovine, a staffer for Congressman Andy Kim, engage in heated exchanges. Last week, a mailer…

Toms River Mayoral Candidate Says DUI Arrest Was ‘Regrettable Mistake’

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the campaign for mayor in Toms River heats up between Councilman Daniel Rodrick and Congressman Andy Kim Staffer Ben Giovine, barbs are being exchanged. In a mailer…

New Jersey’s Top Pizza Makers to Attend World’s Biggest Pizza Festival in New York City

BROOKLYN, NY – Elite pizzerias from New Jersey will showcase their culinary expertise at the inaugural One Bite Pizza Festival in Brooklyn this Saturday. The event will take place at 1904 Surf…

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