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Shore News Network is committed to providing timely, factual and relevant news that impacts the communities we serve. Our editorial priorities are driven by public interest, significance and the informational needs of…
Months After Murphy Compared Voter Fraud to Being Struck by Lightning, Sherrill Reveals Lightning Struck: 400 Noncitizens Voted
TRENTON, N.J. — Six months after we reported that former Gov. Phil Murphy defended New Jersey’s expansion of mail-in voting by saying residents had “a higher probability of being hit by lightning”…
Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
NJ Lawmaker Says 100,000 Illegal Immigrants Have Driver’s Licenses, Raising New Voter Fraud Questions
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says his office has uncovered what he describes as approximately 100,000 people living in the United States illegally who have obtained New Jersey driver’s licenses after…
Toms River MUA Battle Heads to Court as Mayor Rodrick Challenges $250K in Healthcare Benefits for Part-Time Commissioners
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A long-running common sense battle over taxpayer-funded benefits for politically appointed, less-than-part-time members of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority is now headed to court, where Mayor Daniel…
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Effective Date: July 23, 2026 At Shore News Network, we believe journalism is strongest when it reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to producing fair, accurate, and inclusive reporting that…
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Effective Date: July 23, 2026 At Shore News Network, our mission is simple: provide timely, accurate, and independent news that serves our readers. We are committed to factual reporting, transparency, accountability, and…
Rodrick Slams Phil Murphy-Appointed Democrat Prosecutor For Political Meddling
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – When Toms River Police Chief Guy Maire went on a medical leave of absence earlier this year, somebody went inside his office, removed his name tag and shared…
Watch as Truck Snaps Utility Pole, Sparks Fire at Busy Toms River Intersection
Toms River, NJ – A truck struck overhead utility wires Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Route 70 and Whitesville Road in Toms River, causing a utility pole to snap and catch…
Ocean County Man Arrested for Threatening Violence Goes for Viral Pose in Mugshot
New Brunswick, NJ – A 29-year-old Middlesex man appeared to make light of his arrest by sticking out his tongue during his booking photo after being taken into custody on a criminal…
Route 70 Closed in Manchester Due to Fallen Telephone Pole
Manchester Township, NJ – Tuesday morning commuters are encountering traffic delays at two locations across New Jersey, including a crash on Route 495 in Hudson County and a downed utility pole that…
Over 100 Newark Airport Flights Canceled as Storms Cause Massive Delays Across Northeast
Newark, NJ – More than 100 departing flights from Newark Liberty International Airport were canceled Tuesday morning as airlines struggled to recover from severe thunderstorms that swept across North Jersey and the…
Ocean County Man Held on Weapons and Threat Charges With Immigration Detainer
Toms River, NJ – An India-born man was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Friday following charges that include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful…
Mikie Sherrill Used State Police Helicopter to Attend Private Alumni Event With Classmates She Did Not Walk With
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after flight records showed she used a New Jersey State Police helicopter to travel to Annapolis, Maryland, for an alumni event…
Chris Christie Still Hurt Years After He Gave President Trump Life Advice, and Was Ignored
NEWARK, N.J. – Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reignited his long-running feud with President Donald Trump during a weekend livestream with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, recounting the conversation he says permanently…
Police Internal Affairs Investigation Launched After Husband Claims MAGA Teens Were Agitators, Police Conspiracy
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – What began as an alleged assault during the Fourth of July weekend has developed into one of the Shore’s most closely watched criminal cases, drawing national attention…
Howell Council Introduces Township-Wide Data Center Ban, Adopts Daily Fine Ordinance
Howell, NJ – The Howell Township Council took significant action Tuesday night aimed at strengthening land-use regulations and code enforcement, unanimously introducing an ordinance that would prohibit data centers throughout the township…
DHS Says Canadian Woman Who Hit Child on Boardwalk Facing Multiple Charges, Deportation
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday identified Kaitlyn Tracey as a Canadian citizen who allegedly overstayed her U.S. visa before being arrested in connection with…
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill ‘Disappears’ New Law After Learning it Could Hurt Democrats in 2026 Elections
TRENTON, N.J. – A dispute is unfolding in Trenton after the administration of Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced it would not enforce portions of New Jersey’s newly enacted data broker law just days…
Respected Toms River Doctor, Daughter, Grandchild Killed in New York Plane Crash
HARRIETSTOWN, N.Y. – New York State Police have identified the three people killed when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Adirondack Regional Airport late Monday night. Investigators said the pilot…
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