Toms River’s Dark History and the 1920’s Ku Klux Klan Parades
Toms River, NJ – Today, Toms River is known for its annual Halloween parade, but back in the 1920’s it was also known for its popular Ku Klux Klan parade. On August,…
How high can Mo go? Township allows downtown developer to conduct soil tests
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this time it’s not known how high Capodagli Property Management Group can build their future apartment complexes in Downtown Toms River on publicly owned land. In initial…
Toms River Township asks Board of Public Utilities to Take Action Against Optimum
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Like many other municipalities at the Jersey Shore, cable internet and television performance has suffered at the hands of Altice/Optimum Online. Tonight the township council voted unanimously on…
Capitol rioter fascinated by Hitler ordered to be held in jail until trial
U.S. Naval contractor Timothy Hale Cusanelli, who was arrested for his role in the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building has been ordered to be held in jail until his…
After the township condemned motel, Toms River Councilman bought adjacent property
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After Mo Hill and the Toms River Township Council forced the closure of the Parkway Motel, formerly the Americana Motel on Route 166 in 2019, Hill’s running mate…
NJ Pick-6 jackpot now $5.4 million
TRENTON, NJ – Thursday night’s New Jersey Pick 6 Jackpot is now $5.4 million after no winners were picked Monday night. The Pick-6 drawing on March 22 produced eight winners of $3,778 for matching five…
Two shore high schools go remote after parties spread COVID-19
HOLMDEL, NJ – Parties held by students from two shore area high schools have lead to the the district going back to all-remote learning. Students and faculty at Monmouth Regional and Holmdel…
Hamilton Township man who tried to rob an undercover FBI agent shot
TRENTON, NJ – A Hamilton Township man tried robbing the wrong person Monday night. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the New Jersey State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting and…
GOP Hopeful Ciattarelli Visits Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey Republican governor hopeful Jack Ciattarelli visited Lakewood Township on Monday, following in the footsteps of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli’s first stop, which he promoted on…
Asbury Park Press fires reporter for “F-cking hot nurse, JAP” photo caption
NEPTUNE, NJ – The Asbury Park Press today said it has parted ways with Gustavo Martinez Contreras. This weekend Contreras posted a photo of a Jewish nurse administering COVID-19 vaccine and placed…
Great Adventure open for spring break
JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure will be open for spring break and the park is unveiling new restaurants and retail shops for 2021. The park will operate daily from March…
Federal agents shoot suspect in Hamilton Township
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has reported a shooting between federal agents and a suspect they were engaged with on Monday night. “An officer-involved shooting that occurred in…
NJ Congressman Claims Wuhan Lab Was Making COVID-19 More Contagious Before Accidental Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith who represents the northern region of the Jersey Shore this week said that not only was the COVID-19 virus unleashed from a lab in…
Murphy puts future reopenings on pause due to COVID-19 variant unknowns
The last group of slight increases to reopening New Jersey’s economy might be the last residents in the state will see for some time. That’s because today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…
Gov. Murphy socially distances himself away from COVID-19 passports
This weekend, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he and staff members have been looking into using CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards as COVID-19 passports. Under such a scenario certain activities would be…
Gov. Murphy: Even if you are vaccinated, you have to wear a mask until everyone else is
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re one of the lucky ones in New Jersey, you may have received your first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told…
Who should I bet on? USC or Kansas in tonight’s March Madness showdown
Monday March 22, 2021: (6) USC vs. (3) Kansas Although the USC Trojans are the lower seeded team, they are seen as slight favorites in the betting line. Perhaps that’s due in…
What should I bet? LSU vs. Michigan March Madness Preview
Monday March 22, 2021: (8) LSU vs. (1) Michigan LSU has been playing well, winning 5 of their last 6 games. Their only loss during that stretch was a one-point loss to…
Krispy Kreme offering free donut with vaccination card
Are you on the fence about getting your COVID-19 vaccination? If so, Krispy Kreme has an offer that might change your mind. The company is offering a sweet deal for those who…
Liberal NJ reporter made death threat to Republican U.S. Congressman
OCEAN CITY, NJ, A freelance columnist and member of the New Jersey Press Association whose work is published occasionally in the Ocean City Sentinel is under fire after comments he published in…