Suspicious individual in Jackson prompts security alert at three schools

JACKSON, NJ – A school security alert has been lifted on the eastern side of Jackson Township after a suspicious person was reported walking the roads in the area. Students were locked…

Jackson Skating Center to remain open under new ownership

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, the owners of the Jackson Skating Center announced the facility would be closing. This weekend, the rink hosted its final events under the old ownership, Roller…

Homegrown: Flemming issues open arms call for unity among Jackson residents new and old

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming today called for unity between the townspeople of Jackson. Flemming referred to the division that exists between many Jackson residents and the growing…

Jackson Day Canceled as Ian Draws Near

JACKSON, NJ – The annual Jackson Day celebration that was to take place this coming Sunday at Johnson Park has been cancelled. Event organizers said that with Tropical Storm Ian’s impending approach,…

Shore Republican leaders to back GOP incumbent Reina for Jackson mayor

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Shore area Republican leaders from Congressman Chris Smith on down have signaled their intent to endorse Jackson Township incumbent Mayor Michael Reina. While the local Jackson GOP…

Op-Ed: If Jackson Council was serious about open space, it would buy the Chandler Plaza lot instead

JACKSON, NJ – Residents never came to the Jackson Township planning board or zoning board meeting to complain about Peter Kitay’s proposed 8 home development on Frank Applegate Road. Nobody came with…

Jackson Council to Spend $1.8 Million to Buy Former Official’s Vacant Land, Open Space

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Open space in Ocean County for decades has been synonymous with government officials buying useless land owned by political insiders for above market values and in Jackson Township,…

Campaign Season Begins in Jackson As Candidates at Odds Over Pay to Play

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township election campaign season has begun, and today the candidates aligned with incumbent Republican Mayor Michael Reina have announced they will not accept any financial donations…

Jackson PBA Thanks Mayor for Support at Annual Golf Outing

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson PBA officially thanked Jackson Mayor Michael Reina at this year’s annual PBA golf outing and fundraiser at the Pinelands Golf Club. The officers thanked the mayor for…

Jackson Councilman Directs Parents School Board Meetings Over Sex-Ed Curriculum

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Ninio Borelli spoke out against the State of New Jersey’s sexual education curriculum and called upon parents to voice their concerns at the next school…

“Showcase of Champions” Competition Hosted by Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band- October 1, 2022

by Jason Towlen The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band is pleased to announce the date of the “Showcase of Champions” marching band competition. On Saturday, October 1st, 12 award-winning bands…

Jackson Council Settles with Jackson Twenty-one for $450,000

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Jackson has agreed to pay Jackson Twenty-one a sum of $450,000 to settle litigation with Mitch Leigh (decease) aka, Leigh Realty and LB & Jackson,…

Legal Notice: Jackson MUA RFP for Cellular Tower Lease Agreement

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has put out a bid request to lease space on one of its two monopoles located at the Hyson Road facility to…

Jackson: No Parking Ordinance on Portion on Larsen Road

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township has enacted an ordinance prohibiting parking on certain sections of Larsen Road. RELATED: Jackson Township Named Safest Community in New Jersey with Population over 50,000 What it…

Former Secretary/Treasurer of Mercer County Township Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $150,000

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Largo, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of mail fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Linda Baun, 73, pleaded guilty to…

Jackson Community Raises $2.2 Million for New Synagogue

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A spacious new synagogue being built on East Veterans Highway in Jackson near the intersection of Butterfly Road has been framed out this week. The Orthodox Jewish community…

Jackson Man Facing Life-Threatening Injuries After Crashing Dirt Bike into SUV

MANCHESTER, NJ – A Jackson Township man is in grave condition after a dirt bike he was riding along Route 571 and Ridgeway Boulevard crashed into an SUV. According to police, on…

Jackson Man Charged for Driving While Suspended

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lacey Township Police Department charged a man for driving while suspended and placed him under arrest for an outstanding warrant in Howell Township. Last Friday, at 9:48 p.m.,…

Bressi Drops Out of Jackson Race, Endorses Reina; Glory Keeps the Ill-Gotten Cash

JACKSON, NJ – Vietnam war veteran and a former longtime member of Jackon’s Township council Ken Bressi today suspended his campaign for council and announced his support for incumbent Mayor Michael Reina.…

Jackson Republican Club Overwhelmingly Endorses Mike Reina for Mayor, Glory Snubbed

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township’s Republican Club on Wednesday united behind incumbent Mayor Michael Reina, after the majority of club members united in an effort to remove club President Todd Porter…

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