Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester

A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…

Jackson Resident Files Lawsuit Challenging Board Approval of Commercial Project

A Jackson Township resident says the zoning board unlawfully approved a contractor yard and truck maintenance facility on a wetlands-covered property along West Commodore Boulevard. Jackson Township, NJ – A Jackson Township…

$1.05 Million Carlson Court Sale Tops This Week’s Jackson Real Estate Closings

A five-bedroom home on Carlson Court led the latest round of Jackson Township property sales, closing for $1.05 million. Jackson, NJ — Several homes sold across Jackson Township this week, with prices…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

Jackson Police Critic Donny Adelman Arrested, Jailed in Ocean County on Threat and Weapons Charges

JACKSON, N.J. — Donny Scott Adelman, a frequent and outspoken critic of the Jackson Township Police Department and local government, has been arrested and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on multiple…

Jackson Planning Board Approves Hope Chapel Road Office Project After Heated Environmental Debate

A proposed three-story office building sparked environmental concerns and tense public comment before the Jackson Township Planning Board ultimately approved the project Monday night. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board…

Man Last Seen Arguing With Missing Jackson Rutgers Student Walks Free After Plea Deal Because Victim Couldn’t Testify

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information after a Rutgers University senior vanished in Jackson Township, sparking outrage from his family. Jackson Township, NJ – This case will be filed in…

Jackson Planning Board to Review Six Flags Improvements, 3-Story Hope Chapel Office Building Plan

Board members will consider capital improvement projects at Six Flags Great Adventure and review a proposed office development on Hope Chapel Road. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board is scheduled…

Jackson Council to Vote on Rent Control Changes, Parking Rules at Tuesday Meeting

Officials will hold public hearings on new traffic restrictions, portable toilet regulations, and a major overhaul of the township’s rent control ordinance. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to…

Police Warn Public to Stay Out of Vacant Jackson School Recently Sold to Major Lakewood Yeshiva

Authorities say several arrests have already been made at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School following trespassing incidents tied to a social media trend. Jackson, NJ – Police in Jackson Township are…

Ocean County approves new traffic signal projects in Lakewood, Berkeley, and Jackson

Upgrades include improved pedestrian safety, vehicle detection systems, and intersection lighting. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has authorized several traffic safety improvement projects designed to enhance road…

Jackson police increase patrols and ask public to report suspicious activity in wake of U.S. attacks on Iran

Township officials ask residents to report suspicious activity amid heightened security concerns. JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has announced it will conduct additional patrols and is urging residents to…

One dead, two injured in four-car collision on Route 70 in Manchester Township

Police say Lincoln MKX crossed centerline, colliding head-on with Nissan Rogue Wednesday afternoon. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 65-year-old Manchester man was killed and two others were injured Wednesday afternoon in a…

Jackson School District Announces Good Friday Opening, Frustrating Many Families

Some parents call for reconsideration as the district moves a snow makeup day to one of Christianity’s holiest observances. JACKSON, NJ – Jackson School District officials announced a new change to the…

Internet outage forces Jackson School District to close Wednesday despite storm recovery efforts

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District was forced to close all schools Wednesday after a widespread internet outage left buildings without phones, email, or access to student information systems—an issue officials…

The ‘Takeover of Jackson and Lakewood’ featured in latest Tyler Oliveira documentary

A YouTube filmmaker’s latest release ignites backlash and police response in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – A controversial video released this week by YouTuber Tyler Oliviera has triggered backlash from residents and…

Traffic safety in Jackson and Lakewood at top of Ocean County commissioner’s list

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a series of traffic safety improvements aimed at reducing congestion and improving roadway safety across several municipalities, including Lakewood, Berkeley,…

How a Once Busy Plaza in Jackson Has Changed Forever and Now Sits Eerily Vacant Every Weekend

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Crossing, a retail project built in the early 2000s by land developer Vito Cardinale and Cardinale Enterprises, now sits largely vacant. A few cars remain parked in front…

Jackson man indicted in deadly apartment complex shooting

Ocean County grand jury indicts man in death of 28 year old woman JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 30-year-old Jackson Township man has been indicted on murder and weapons charges in the…

Jackson to pass new porta-potty ordinance

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has approved Ordinance No. 2026-05, creating a new chapter of municipal code regulating the placement, permitting, and maintenance of portable toilets across the township. The…

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