As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes

JACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each day to…

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Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC

JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of the properties…

Jackson zoning board hears application for Yeshiva, dormitory

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yeshiva Tiferes Talmud, an educational institution, has applied to the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert existing residential structures into a private school for approximately 60…

Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall aluminum fence around his property to keep…

GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future

JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…

Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former superintendent Steven…

Jackson family appeals board denial of swingset in front yard

JACKSON, NJ – By township ordinance, swingsets are not allowed in the front yards of homes in Jackson Township. One family who was denied a variance to construct one is appealing the…

Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town

Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 miles per…

This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After 16 years, one of Jackson Township’s most beloved restaurants is closing. Surf Taco, once seen as the anchor restaurant for the Jackson Crossing plaza at the intersection…

Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour plus winds. Reina met with officials from…

Thousands still without power in Jackson, Howell

JACKSON, NJ – Two days after a storm ripped through northern Ocean County and southern Ocean County, several thousand homes in Jackson and Howell remain without power. JCP&L said today many of…

10,000 homes remain without power the morning after storm in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nearly 10,000 homes remain without power in Jackson Township and First Energy Corp doesn’t know when power will be restored. Roads in town remain closed with downed powerlines…

Widespread power outages reported in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Widespread power outages were reported Saturday night in Jackson and the police department is asking residents to call the power company to report the outages and for questions…

Thousands without power after passing storm in Howell, Jackson area

JACKSON, NJ – Approximately 15,000 homes are without power after a passing storm with high winds and hail passed through northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County Saturday night. “JCP&L is responding…

Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…

Jackson man charged after fiery crash in Toms River that injured three juveniles

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The driver of a vehicle reportedly driving erratically on Route 70 in Toms River Thursday afternoon has been charged by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for Aggravated Assault.…

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Good things are happening in Jackson, new GOP chairman says

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Regular Republican club is growing, according to recently elected GOP President Mordy Burnstein. Burnstein, who succeeded former GOP President Todd Porter said things are moving…

Private school campus approved on East Veterans Highway in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township planning board has approved a three-school campus proposed by Lakewood Cheder and Bais Faiga School. The schools, which have 50 years of history in nearby…

Crate looking forward to continuing Ducey’s success as Brick Township mayor

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lisa Crate, the newly sworn-in mayor of Brick Township acknowledged she has big shoes to fill when it comes to replacing longtime mayor John Ducey. Ducey resigned this…

Wall Township weekend public safety recap

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department has released information regarding several public-safety related incidents from this past weekend. A motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 on March 10, 2023,…

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