New Jersey School Districts Can’t Afford Toilet Paper Under Murphy’s S2 Funding, But State Doesn’t Want to Hear Sob Stories

JACKSON, NJ – According to Jackson School Board President Megan Gardella, at a recent state-hosted hearing with school board leaders from across the state, New Jersey Department of Education officials did not…

Gottheimer hires ex-GOP operative Tzvi Herman amid controversy ahead of NJ governor race

NEWARK, NJ — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Gottheimer has stirred controversy with the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a former Ocean County Republican political operative who switched parties after resigning from the Jackson…

Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board

JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…

Corrupt and Convicted Former New Jersey Mayor Pleads Guilty to New Campaign Violation Charge

JACKSON, N.J. — Former Paterson mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty on Thursday to criminal contempt for violating a 2017 judicial order that permanently barred him from seeking or holding public office…

Brick man pleads guilty to desecration of human remains in gruesome Ocean County double murder-suicide case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty to desecration of human remains on Monday in Ocean County Superior Court, admitting his role in a gruesome case involving…

Florida man indicted in fatal 2022 Howell crash, charged with vehicular manslaughter

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Florida man has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with a 2022 multi-vehicle crash in Howell that killed a 50-year-old driver, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Ocean County Sheriff Confirms Drone Sighting, Silent on Whether or Not Its Federally Banned Anti-Drone Systems Could be Used

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a drone sighting that was identified as suspicious as heightened drone activity all across New Jersey continues. As initially reported by…

Mysterious drone sightings expand to Ocean County, raising concerns near military installations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings of unmanned…

Twin brothers’ argument over speaker leads to stabbing in York County

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A dispute between twin brothers escalated into violence on Tuesday evening, leaving one hospitalized with a stab wound and the other facing felony charges, according to the Northern…

New Jersey Little Leaguer crowned national champ at MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run finals, gets tickets to World Series

JACKSON, NJ — Is a future Aaron Judge or Derek Jeter living right here in Jackson? Only time will tell. Out of more than 46,000 participants across the country, 10-year-old Garin Fisher…

Is Kingda Ka Closing? Six Flags Says ‘Announcement’ Coming Soon

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Kingda Ka, the record-breaking roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, is at the center of speculation following unconfirmed reports that the popular ride may be closing. Fans…

Seaside Heights Woman Facing Murder Charge in Grisly Double Killing the Shook Ocean County

In a chilling case out of Ocean County, New Jersey, Elizabeth Mascarelli, 29, from Seaside Heights, now faces a slew of charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and desecration of human…

Today Could Be Your Last Chance Ever to Ride Kingda Ka as Record Breaking Coaster Shutting Down

JACKSON, NJ – If you’re a fan of Kingda Ka, you might want to head to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township today as numerous sources within the park are now…

Brick Man Charged with Arson After Setting 350-Acre Wildfire With Illegal Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Shell

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with arson and firearms violations in connection with a wildfire that burned approximately 350 acres in Jackson Township, Ocean…

Large Forest Fire Breaks in Pompton Lakes

Pompton Lakes, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is currently managing the Cannonball 3 Wildfire, which has spread across 75 acres near Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, Passaic County, threatening…

Watch: Criminal Investigation Ongoing New Jersey’s Large “Shotgun” Fire

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning through the New Jersey Pinelands east of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area has prompted evacuations and threatened multiple structures as firefighters work to contain the…

Huge Voter Turnout Reported in Ocean County on Election Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George…

Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent data…

County Adds Finishing Touches to South New Prospect Road Widening

County road contractors are finishing up the road widening project on South New Prospect Road in Jackson Township this week. The project, credited to Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, by local officials…

Mistress of Gruesome Double Murder Suspect Slapped with Murder and Multiple Other Charges

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following an investigation into the killing of a Toms River resident…

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