Jackson Republicans claim seat at political table in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is known as a fighter who knows how to win elections, especially when it comes to elections under his purview. Gilmore has…

Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of dollars from…

Jackson mayor slams Murphy budget slash to schools in his town

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After another state budget presented by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy included even more cuts to funding for Jackson Township schools, Mayor Michael Reina said he’s had it…

Governor Murphy’s secret school funding could land Jackson district with $9 million shortfall in 2023

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick township schools face possible layoffs in the 2023-24 school budget process. In Toms River, school board officials are also preparing for a budget shortfall next year due…

Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…

Reviews say this Jackson restaurant is extremely loud, but people are always waiting to get in

by Linda Johnson – Reader review JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One thing Jackson Township has enough of is Italian restaurants and pizzerias, but one Italian restaurant in town stands apart from the…

New lights installed at Jackson softball fields

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said new stadium lights have been installed a the Bartley Road softball complex allowing girls to have the same opportunities as boys in the…

What’s going there? Lot cleared for future project in eastern Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – You might have seen a new clearing at a once-wooded corner on the eastern edge of Jackson Township. Last week, clearing began at the intersection of Hope Chapel Road…

Jackson’s Cassville Tavern sold to new owners

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Known for its trademark burgers and bullseye outside the building, the Cassville Tavern is closing down after more than 50 years in business. Last year, the Cassville Tavern…

Suspected intoxicated driver takes down utility pole, strikes home at Jackson-Manchester border

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A suspected drunken driver crashed into a utility pole and took down a mailbox before coming to rest after hitting a home on the Manchester and Jackson border…

Jackson Mayor removed from county screening committee after snubbing Chairman, political appointments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina will be removed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore as a member of the Republican party screening committee. Reina, according to inside…

New bagel shop opens in Jackson’s Liberty Commons plaza

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good bagels are hard to come by on the eastern edge of Jackson, but that’s changing. A gourmet bagel shop called Rosemary Baglery has opened its doors and…

Howell and Jackson firefighters battle blaze at Howell home

HOWELL, NJ – Police and firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Hulses Corner at around 8 pm on Friday. Howell firefighters were assisted by members of the Jackson Township…

Jackson Planning Board has to do an annual re-reorganization do-over blamed on negligence

JACKSON, NJ – By law, public meetings of the Jackson Township Planning Board must be properly advertised to the public in advance in accordance with New Jersey law. That hasn’t been happening.…

In death, 24-year-old Jackson woman saved many lives as an organ donor

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stephanie Smith, a Jackson Township resident, was young and had her whole life ahead of her, but she passed away prematurely at the age of 24 last April.…

Jackson planning board gets shakeup after years of lawsuits

JACKSON, NJ – After years of lawsuits against the Jackson Township Planning Board and the township over allegations of denying projects based on bias, the planning board has some new faces. Gone…

Bethel Church Road from Howell to Jackson

Jackson road to remain closed until fall as new bridge is built

JACKSON, NJ – If you travel between Jackson Township and Howell and use Bethel Church Road, you’re going to have to find an alternate route until September. On Monday, the road that…

Jackson mayor vetoes ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said that an ordinance proposed by Council President Martin Flemming and approved during the 2022 council session was an example of government overreach. He…

Jackson school district announces deadline to opt out of 8th grade sex curriculum studies

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is allowing families to opt out of the controversial state mandate sex education course that has been reported in news reports over the…

Bayville man charged for armed robbery at Jackson TD Bank

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Jackson Township arrested a man who robbed the TD Bank on North Countyline Road on Monday. According to the Jackson Police Department, Jeremy Long, 32, of…

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