Murphy grants 48 pardons and commutations in historic clemency event at Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 new pardons and commutations Friday during a ceremony at Princeton University, marking another major milestone in his administration’s clemency initiative. The event, held at…

Testa bill expanding access to life-saving allergy medication in schools advances

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Testa (R-1) to expand access to epinephrine in schools, colleges, and youth camps has cleared the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.…

Jackson Township Public Notices: November 13, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-43AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATEOF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE 02-2025 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCEESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR ALL OF THE VARIOUS OFFICIALSAND…

Holiday magic arrives as Santa lands at Freehold Raceway Mall

FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season is officially underway at Freehold Raceway Mall, where Santa Claus made his grand arrival Friday, November 7, delighting families and marking the start of a festive…

NJ woman charged after allegedly ignoring child sexual assaults

Hackensack woman charged for allowing child sex abuse to continue Hackensack, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after investigators say…

Camden County winner strikes it rich with $1 million Powerball prize

Camden County player hits $1 million Powerball prize as jackpot climbs to $546 million Trenton, NJ – A Powerball ticket sold in Camden County is now worth $1 million after one lucky…

Former Christie aide sentenced to ten-year prison term in child sex abuse

Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged paying the…

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Dog’s death leads to arrest after cops notice gunshot wound

Police launched the case after responding to a call on Lyford Court on October 3 regarding the injury to the dog, Ruby. Veterinary findings later revealed what appeared to be a gunshot…

New hire takes oath as Manchester brings on veteran officer

Manchester Township, NJ – A veteran law enforcement officer stepped into a new chapter Monday as Manchester Township officials administered the oath to Patrolman Donald Miller during the Township Council meeting. Ptl.…

Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club

Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…

Toms River Mayor Calls for Disolving Patronage Pit That Pays $45,000 Public Benefits Package for 1 Hour of Work Per Month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages to politically…

Seaside Park Police Department opens hiring for full-time officers

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park Police Department announced it is now accepting applications for full-time police officer positions through both the Alternate Route Program and intergovernmental transfers. Officials said the…

How much are beach towns making on badges and access fees? New law requires detailed reporting

Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require municipalities that operate public beaches and charge beach tag fees to publicly disclose detailed financial information about their beach…

Democrats push bill to shield non-tenured teachers as NJ school funding cuts deepen

TRENTON, N.J. – Facing mounting backlash from educators and parents, New Jersey Democrats are moving to protect non-tenured teachers from being swept up in a new wave of budget-driven layoffs triggered by…

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Three October fires in Berkeley Township recap busy month for firefighters

Berkeley Township, NJ – Township police and firefighters responded to three separate fires in mid-October, including a vehicle blaze that spread to a home and another caused by a cigarette in a…

NJ bill would let towns add more speed humps without state approval

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would give municipalities and counties more freedom to install speed humps and other traffic-calming measures on local roads without needing…

Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses. Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the…

State police pursuit ends in fatal trooper-involved shooting in Orange

ORANGE, NJ – A police pursuit involving New Jersey State Police troopers ended in gunfire Sunday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another in custody. The incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. near…

Brick Township man charged after e-bike hit-and-run leaves teen seriously injured

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been charged after police say he struck a 15-year-old on an electric bicycle and left the scene Saturday night. William Donohoe, 43, was…

Orthodox Voters Join Forces with Mo Hill Club to Elect Democrat Eagan to Toms River School Board

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two warring factions of the Toms River Republican Party joined forces on Tuesday with the Orthodox Jewish community to re-elect longtime NJEA boss Kathy Eagan to the Toms…

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