1 dead, 13 injured after lightning strike at Jackson Township archery range

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Ocean County left one man dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred just…

Three arrested after explosion destroys porta john in Jackson Township park

Three males were arrested Monday evening after a large explosion destroyed a porta john near Flair Ridge Park in Jackson Township, according to police. At approximately 5:02 p.m., Officers Brown, Fox, Scheuerman,…

Unconscious driver found at Jackson Township intersection arrested for DUI

A 27-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police found him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in the middle of a Jackson Township intersection Sunday night. At…

Jackson Township Council to introduce stricter landlord registry ordinance

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn announced plans for an updated landlord registration ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal rentals and improving enforcement across the township. Speaking during…

Jackson Township launches summer pickleball clinic and opens courts to public

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is offering a summer pickleball clinic for adults starting July 3 at Woodlane Park, while also announcing that the park’s pickleball courts are now open to the…

Jackson Township seeking residents to serve on recreation committee

The Jackson Township Council is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Jackson Township Recreation Committee. This committee is made up of ordinary residents who want to help the township improve the…

Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinances and Budget

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-17 Ordinance 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 372 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE…

Public Notice: Jackson Township Council Election

PUBLIC NOTICE : 2025 Council Election Township Of JacksonNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Municipal Election held in Jackson Township on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Positions to be filled…

Jackson Township kicks off 2025 summer concert series

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s 2025 Summer Concert Series is now underway, bringing live music to residents at Johnson Memorial Park at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. The concert series began June 5…

Jackson Township interviewing council candidates as state mandate nears

JACKSON, NJ – Last month, the Jackson Township Council was hit hard by the loss of one of their own, Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on May 23rd. State law does…

Jackson Township begins bulk pickup for Zone 3 as DPW outlines curbside rules

JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Public Works has started bulky waste pickup this week in Zone 3 of Jackson Township, covering the northeast section bordered by County Line Road, Bennetts Mills…

Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…

Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…

Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…

No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

Jackson Township killer to remain jailed on murder charge in Toms River shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled Thursday. Ocean…

Jackson Township: Public Notices: Ordinances Adopted

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-14 Ordinance 2025-14: Amending Chapter 3-101.1 Entitled “Director of Public Safety” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after public hearing during a Regular meeting…

Jackson Township Council Thanks Community for Outpouring of Support on Memorial Day

Hundreds of Jackson residents lined up on Manhattan Street to honor our nation’s military veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weather was beautiful, with clear skies…

Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61

Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant from his…

Jackson Township mourns loss of beloved community leader

Jackson Township is mourning the loss of one of our township council members The Jackson Township Council is saddened to report the passing Councilman Scott David Sargent. Councilman Sargent has been a…

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