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Manchester man charged with child sex assault in Ocean County case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Manchester Township man already facing multiple sex crime charges in Atlantic County has now been charged with sexually assaulting a child in Ocean County, prosecutors announced. Update:…

September 23, 2025

Manchester Township mourns retired patrolman Daniel Miljenovic

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department announced the death of retired Patrolman Daniel J. Miljenovic, who passed away on September 20. Miljenovic served the department from December 1975 until…

September 21, 2025

The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to share that our first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner”, held on September 14, 2025, was a tremendous success

Manchester police host first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner” fundraiser

Manchester, NJ – A new community tradition was born this week when the Manchester Township Police Department held its first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner,” raising thousands of dollars to support its K-9 Unit.…

September 20, 2025

Manchester officers take first place in law enforcement fitness challenge

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. – Two Manchester Township police officers earned top honors this week after dominating a grueling law enforcement fitness competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Officers Taylor Schandall and Jordan Weed…

September 19, 2025

Residents push back on religious bathhouse plan in Manchester neighborhood over zoning and late-night disruptions

MANCHESTER, NJ – A heated zoning battle is brewing in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester, where residents are pushing back against a proposed religious bathhouse project they say violates local…

August 23, 2025

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Hope Chapel Town Square wins Ocean County approval for large-scale mixed-use project in Manchester

Manchester, NJ — A major mixed-use development on South Hope Chapel Road has cleared a critical hurdle after the Ocean County Planning Board granted conditional final site plan approval to Hope Chapel…

August 19, 2025

Search underway for missing Manchester woman last seen in Ocean Gate

Manchester Township, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ashley Davis, who was last seen early Tuesday morning in Ocean Gate and has not been heard from…

August 14, 2025

Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police

Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…

August 14, 2025

Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man

Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more than two miles in the wrong direction…

August 13, 2025

Fatal Route 70 crash leaves one dead in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TWP., NJ – A deadly Monday morning crash on Route 70 left one person dead and several others injured after a Dodge van struck a Ford Sprinter van attempting a left…

August 11, 2025

Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a recent planning board hearing advanced the proposal.…

August 6, 2025

240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…

August 6, 2025

Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board

Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…

August 6, 2025

Manchester store sells $100K winning lottery ticket

VERNON ROCKVILLE, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player scored a $100,000 prize on the $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, officials announced Friday. The winning ticket was sold at Cabs And Crafts in Manchester.…

August 4, 2025

Search underway for missing 14-year-old boy last seen in Manchester

Authorities in Manchester Township are searching for 14-year-old Jacob Higgins, who was reported missing after he was last seen on Saturday in Manchester, New Jersey. Jacob was last seen on August 3…

August 4, 2025

Teen suffers critical injuries after rope swing fall at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township

A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday after falling from a rope swing at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township, prompting a massive emergency response complicated by rugged terrain and limited access. At…

August 3, 2025

Manchester officer earns Traffic Safety Specialist designation for highway enforcement expertise

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Brendan Brush of the Manchester Township Police Department has been awarded the Traffic Safety Specialist Level 1 designation, recognizing his advanced training and expertise in highway safety…

August 1, 2025

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Motorcyclist killed, cyclist injured in crash at busy Manchester intersection

MANCHESTER, NJ — A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old cyclist injured Thursday night in a collision at the intersection of State Highway 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard, according to Manchester Township…

July 26, 2025

Hankins Delivers Budget with Another Massive Tax Increase for Manchester Residents

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP — Property taxes are rising again in Manchester Township, with the average homeowner facing a $108 increase in 2025 following a 5.72% hike last year. That doesn’t include school district…

July 24, 2025

Two teens hospitalized after dirt bike crash in Manchester’s Greenwood Forest

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. to the…

July 22, 2025

Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward in search…

July 19, 2025

Manchester Police honor John McGuire with Community Champion Award

MANCHESTER, N.J. — John McGuire was recently recognized with the Community Champion Award for his longstanding support of the Manchester Township Police Department, the agency announced Wednesday. Chief Antonio Ellis and the…

July 17, 2025

Former Manchester Mayor Pushed for $20.5 Million Land Buy, then Lands Job with Seller’s Consultant

MANCHESTER, N.J. — A $20.5 million land purchase in Manchester Township has ignited controversy following revelations of political contributions and ethical concerns tied to Ocean County GOP figures, including former Mayor Robert…

July 15, 2025

Mobile home fire in Manchester leaves one dead after firefighters delayed by clutter and storage

A person died Wednesday night in a mobile home fire in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting, prompting a joint investigation by county and local authorities. Whiting Fire Station 33 was dispatched…

July 12, 2025

Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…

July 8, 2025

Manchester man charged with child sex assault in Ocean County case

Manchester Township mourns retired patrolman Daniel Miljenovic

Manchester police host first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner” fundraiser

Manchester officers take first place in law enforcement fitness challenge

Residents push back on religious bathhouse plan in Manchester neighborhood over zoning and late-night disruptions

Hope Chapel Town Square wins Ocean County approval for large-scale mixed-use project in Manchester

Search underway for missing Manchester woman last seen in Ocean Gate

Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police

Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man

Fatal Route 70 crash leaves one dead in Manchester Township

Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester

240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester

Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board

Manchester store sells $100K winning lottery ticket

Search underway for missing 14-year-old boy last seen in Manchester

Teen suffers critical injuries after rope swing fall at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township

Manchester officer earns Traffic Safety Specialist designation for highway enforcement expertise

Motorcyclist killed, cyclist injured in crash at busy Manchester intersection

Hankins Delivers Budget with Another Massive Tax Increase for Manchester Residents

Two teens hospitalized after dirt bike crash in Manchester’s Greenwood Forest

Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny

Manchester Police honor John McGuire with Community Champion Award

Former Manchester Mayor Pushed for $20.5 Million Land Buy, then Lands Job with Seller’s Consultant

Mobile home fire in Manchester leaves one dead after firefighters delayed by clutter and storage

Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs

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