Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…

Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…

Jillian Messina, Head of Ocean County’s $2 Million Per Year Public Affairs Dept. Announces Resignation

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Public Affairs Director Jillian Messina is reportedly preparing to leave her position with the county, resigning in September of this year, according to a memo sent…

Woodbury Collects More Than $141,000 in Cannabis Tax Revenue During First Half of Year

Woodbury, NJ – The City of Woodbury collected more than $141,000 in local cannabis transfer tax revenue during the first half of the year, according to municipal financial records, highlighting the growing…

Judge Denies Atlantic City Uniform Store Owners’ Bid to Expand Federal RICO Lawsuit

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion by the owners of an Atlantic City uniform business seeking permission to amend their federal lawsuit alleging fraud, racketeering, and other misconduct…

Atlantic County Officials Host Elder Abuse, Scam Awareness Program for Seniors in Margate

Margate, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Margate City Police Department, the Atlantic County Office on Aging, the New Jersey State Police, and the FBI, hosted an…

Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

State Legal Filings Show Toms River Anti-Rodrick PAC Movement Funded by Former Mayor Hill, MUA Commissioner, Silverton EMS Chief

Toms River, NJ – Online outrage against Mayor Dan Rodrick has been exposed as political theater, funded by the very people voted out of office and under scrutiny by township officials. A…

Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…

Security Camera Video Captures Dramatic Roof Collapse at Ocean Township BJ’s During Powerful Storm

Ocean Township, NJ – Security camera footage has captured the dramatic moment a section of the roof collapsed inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, sending debris crashing into the store…

Mexican National Held in Ocean County Jail on Assault Charge with ICE Detainer

Toms River, NJ – A Mexican national is being held at the Ocean County Jail without bail after being charged with assault, according to county inmate records. Jail records identify the inmate…

Rivers “Were on Fire” Because of Tax Corporations Poisining Rivers, AOC Said

Washington, D.C. – Social media users are widely sharing a claim that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mistakenly identified Deloitte as a corporation responsible for chemical pollution and rivers catching fire while discussing environmental…

Watch: Roof Collapse Reported at Ocean Township BJ’s Traps Multiple People; No Injuries

Ocean Township, NJ – Emergency responders from across Monmouth County are on the scene of a reported roof collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township Monday afternoon as specialized rescue…

Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen, Prevent Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ Event

Wildwood, NJ – The Wildwood Police Department announced it successfully prevented a planned boardwalk “takeover” over the Independence Day weekend after investigators learned of the event through NJ Transit Police. According to…

Toms River Summer Concert Series and Fireworks Continues Tuesday with Garden State Radio at Shelter Cove

Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River’s popular Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday evening as Garden State Radio takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach, following one of the biggest…

Jackson Residents Voice Safety Concerns Over Speeding Hatzolah-Linked Private Vehicles on Busy Roadways

Jackson Township, NJ – If you ever drove in Jackson, you are familiar with the problem, and now residents are taking to social media after saying township police and lawmakers are turning…

Jackson Board Denies Subdividing Farm Property Slated Previously for Three Private Schools

Jackson Township, NJ – A technical discussion about septic systems took center stage during a recent Jackson Township Planning Board meeting when longtime resident Raymond Tremer III urged board members to take…

HVAC Failure Forces Evacuation of 214 Patients From Voorhees Rehabilitation Facility

Voorhees Township, NJ – An overnight HVAC system failure at Echelon Care and Rehabilitation Facility prompted the precautionary evacuation of all 214 patients Friday night and Saturday morning, according to the Voorhees…

John Bolton Slammed Jackson Township for Anti-Semitism, Pleads Guilty to National Espionage Act Crime

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Former U.S. National Security Adviser John R. Bolton, 77, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to willfully retaining national defense information, resolving an 18-count indictment stemming from his handling…

Former NJ Assemblyman Urges Governor Sherrill to Pause AI Data Centers Over Power Grid Concerns

Union County, NJ – Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley is urging Gov. Mikie Sherrill to issue an executive order temporarily suspending pending and proposed AI data centers and other high-energy computing…

NJ Assemblywoman Criticizes ‘Electrify Everything’ Push After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is criticizing the state’s energy policies after powerful thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 150,000 JCP&L customers heading into a sweltering Fourth of…

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