One Year Later: Toms River’s Stand Against the Twin Towers Was the Right Call

It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits and debates,…

Bill Spadea Refuses to Return $225,000 in Common Sense Club Donation Payments Amid Controversy

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is facing mounting criticism for his refusal to return $225,000 in donations from his Common Sense Club, a ‘non-profit’ and ‘non-political-action-committee’, which he paid…

Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after…

Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda

TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…

Jackson moves forward with ROVA Farm Park

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is moving forward with plans to transform the former Rova Farms property into a public community park after the Township Council approved a resolution accepting a proposal…

Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…

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Letter: Spadea took my money and didn’t use it how he said he would

Dear Shore News Network, I am writing in response to your April 10, 2025, article exposing that Bill Spadea, a Republican gubernatorial candidate and former radio host, paid himself $225,000 through his…

Film Crews Spotted in Lacey and Toms River, What Movie is it?

Toms River, NJ — A new horror movie is being filmed in Toms River and around Ocean County, according to multiple reports, and while there are some rumors that it’s Steven Spielberg’s…

Governor Phil Murphy’s Hop and Flop Easter Bunny Video Remembered Five Years Later

TRENTON, N.J. — On Easter Sunday five years ago, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy appeared in a lighthearted video amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing…

So Much for Stealing Second Base: Cory Booker admitted sexually assaulting young drunk girl

WASHINGTON, D.C.– By his own admission, in 1992, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker engaged in a sexual assault against a drunken teenager on New Years Eve. Now, the Senator is declaring a…

Spadea reportedly told not to post selfie with president after Bedminster meeting

BEDMINSTER, NJ — With New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial primary less than two months away, former President Donald J. Trump’s stance is drawing scrutiny after GOP candidate Bill Spadea was reportedly told not…

Democrats continue feverish push to return a deported wife-beating MS-13 gang member to Maryland

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, MD – The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran deported to El Salvador in March 2025, has ignited a firestorm. The Trump administration, standing by its deportation,…

Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…

Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka

JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero years after the death of Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth, is no longer part…

Tax Day: Phil Murphy and Trenton Dems’ Favorite Annual Quince de Abril Fiesta

Political Satire: Happy Tax Day, New Jersey! Also known as Quince De Abril! Or, as Governor Phil Murphy and his Trenton Democratic pals probably call it, “Christmas in Spring.” While the rest…

Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…

Lucy, The Elephant. Lucy the Elephant is a six-story elephant-shaped example of novelty architecture, constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1881 by James V. Lafferty in Margate City, New Jersey.

$500,000 Federal Funding for Lucy the Elephant Revoked by DOGE

MARGATE, NJ The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark, has found itself at the center of controversy after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly rescinded $500,000 in discretionary…

Toms River to host free kids’ fishing derby at Veterans Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a line and compete for prizes next month as Toms River Township teams up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for…

Top Spadea advisor says Bramnick the only candidate who can defeat a Democrat in November

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A top advisor for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea and a paid consultant for the Elect Common Sense organization says John Bramnick has the best chance to…

Ridgewood clamps down on bird feeders as legislators push for statewide ban

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A new amendment to Ridgewood’s wildlife ordinance is cracking down on the feeding of unconfined animals as state lawmakers move forward with a broader bill that could prohibit most…

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