Democrats Killed New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Production, Now They’re Blaming Chris Christie

Vin Gopal falsely blames Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey nuclear plant shutdown TRENTON, NJ – State Assemblyman Vin Gopal ignited a political flare-up this week after claiming Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli helped…

Maine man admits trafficking whale teeth and bird parts in illegal wildlife trade

Portland, ME – A Greene man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to running a black-market operation that trafficked whale and bird parts across the United States, prosecutors said. Sergey Bachkovsky admitted…

Toms River to Drop Insurance Carrier Tied to Democrat Political Boss George Norcross

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says that since taking office, he has been trying to undo contracts and agreements previous mayors and councils have made with questionable, politically…

Mikie Sherrill Says Merge Toms River, Jackson, and Brick Schools with Lakewood

Sherrill’s School District Consolidation Plan Draws Sharp Criticism TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River, Brick and Jackson could be forced to consolidate school districts under Governor Mikie Sherrill’s new proposal. Sunday night,…

Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinance Adopted on Sept. 9, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-32Ordinance 2025-32 AMEND CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION” SO AS TOREVISE ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED, “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY”NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after publichearing…

Ocean County greenlights major traffic safety upgrades across 5 townships

Toms River, NJ — Traffic patterns across Ocean County are set for a significant overhaul after officials approved a series of safety upgrades, including signal revisions and no-passing zone changes on several…

GOP urges New Jersey Democrat Majority to explore reopening Oyster Creek plant, nuclear power facilities

TOMS RIVER, NJ — State Senator Joe Pennacchio is calling for New Jersey officials to investigate the possibility of restarting or replacing the dormant Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Lacey Township,…

Four charged after multi-agency heroin bust nets thousands of doses in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A three-month investigation into heroin distribution across Ocean County ended with four arrests and the seizure of more than 3,500 individual doses of the drug, prosecutors announced. Ocean…

Poodle loses leg after brutal injury but survives thanks to emergency rescue and foster care

Lacey, NJ – A 10-month-old standard poodle named Kimber is recovering in a foster home after surviving a traumatic leg injury so severe that her bone pierced through her skin, forcing veterinarians…

How Ocean County Can Be the Key to Ending New Jersey’s Energy Crisis as Company Unveils Plan to Reopen Shuttered Oyster Creek Power Plant

Holtec pitches nuclear-solar power vision for NJ as lawmakers weigh energy future Point Pleasant, NJ — In a high-stakes appearance before New Jersey’s top energy lawmakers last Thursday, Holtec International executives laid…

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New Road Improvements Planned Across Ocean County

Ocean County awards millions in contracts for road upgrades, vehicles, and facility services Toms River, NJ — Ocean County is moving forward with a wave of contract approvals this week, awarding over…

Double the mischief two playful kittens Benny and Jet looking for forever homes

LACEY, NJ – Two three-month-old kittens named Benny and Jet are looking for families to call their own, and shelter staff say they come with endless energy, curiosity, and playful antics that…

New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including Manchester, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, Bay Head, and…

Axe-wielding arsonist from Toms River sentenced to state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors announced Friday.…

New Jersey faces power supply crunch after 2,700 MW in plant closures over eight years

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The shutdowns, which…

Five Mississippi men sentenced for multi-year illegal deer hunting operation in Illinois

BENTON, IL — Five men from Mississippi were sentenced in federal court for using spotlights to illegally hunt white-tailed deer across multiple counties in southern Illinois, then transporting the animals across state…

Mississippi men fined nearly $120K for multi-year deer poaching in southern Illinois

BENTON, Ill. — Five Mississippi men have been sentenced in federal court for illegally hunting white-tailed deer across multiple southern Illinois counties using spotlights and transporting the carcasses across state lines. The…

Man arrested after firing illegal gun in fit of road in New Jersey out on bail reform days later

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident on Lacey Road and fleeing the scene, police said. He was…

Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…

‘Tiger King’ figure Doc Antle sentenced to 12 months for wildlife trafficking and laundering smuggling funds

Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a zoo operator from Myrtle Beach who appeared in a Netflix documentary, was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy involving endangered…

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