Toms River Council Approves NJ Natural Gas Contract Despite 25% rate hike

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towns across Ocean County have been passing resolutions to oppose the proposed 25% rate hike for customers of New Jersey Natural Gas. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners…

MegaMillions Lottery now $319 million

The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, April 27, produced 25 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying…

Brookside Rehabilitation Agrees to Settle Americans With Disabilities Act Allegations

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Brookside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (BRNC), located in Warrenton, has agreed to pay compensatory damages and a civil penalty, as well as enact remedial actions for residents with disabilities,…

Letter: Cryan’s nepotism network produces political problem prior to the primary election

In May, when nearly 45,000 Union County residents found themselves suddenly unemployed, nine members of state Senator Joe Cryan’s family were secure in the knowledge that taxpayers would continue paying them lucrative…

Governor Murphy says no need for facemasks outdoors unless you cannot socially distance

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today said that residents of the state do not need to wear a face mask outdoors unless they are in a setting where six…

Governor Murphy not ready to expand indoor dining limits, urges outdoor dining this spring and summer

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy remains hesitant to pull back the restrictions on indoor dining, currently capped at 50% capacity as the pandemic in his state starts to ebb. New Jersey…

Murphy appointee Nixon cited in a religious discrimination lawsuit

TRENTON, NJ – An appointee of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has been cited in a religious discrimination and bias lawsuit, saying he actively participated in activities aimed at keeping Orthodox Jews…

Attorney General files lawsuit against Jackson Township over religious discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that the State has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Jackson Township alleging that Township authorities violated the New Jersey Law Against…

Mega Millions jackpot is now $297 million

There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, April 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. One of those tickets was…

$10,000 Mega Millions sold at Jackson Minit Stop

There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, April 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. One of those tickets was…

Kim Guadagno did a great job with Fulfill, so why did Republicans fire her?

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Republicans at the Jersey Shore continue to eat their own in a scenario that is playing out like an organized crime turf war. Last week, Monmouth County Republican…

Brick Rotary joins marketing firm to help keep local food pantries stocked

BRICK, NJ – The Shore Movement, was founded by the Brick Morning Rotary and Manasquan marketing wizards, Wingman Planning, for the purpose of solving a specific societal issue: how to assist in…

NJ Motor Vehicle Commissioner Picked for Department of Defense Job as Biden adds LBGTQ Diversity

TRENTON, NJ – The head of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Sue Fulton is leaving the embattled agency for greener pastures. Fulton has been tapped by President Joe Biden to become…

Ocean County COVID-19 cases back to pre-second wave levels

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Friday was an historic day for Ocean County during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the second wave of COVID-19 hit this winter, cases were well…

2 Million Square Foot Warehouse Facility in Jackson Sparks Controversial Bill in Trenton

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and developer Vito Cardinale came up with a plan to save the troubled Adventure Crossing sports complex in town, they raised the…

Toms River officials close on finalizing deal for Jackson homeless shelter

JACKSON, NJ – Terrance Turnbach, an elected Democrat councilman and a criminal defense attorney is one step closer to building a homeless shelter in Jackson Township. After facing criticism in his own…

Popular Brick Democrat Ducey Seeks Third Term as Mayor

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, a Democrat has risen to become one of Ocean County’s most popular and liked mayors from both sides of the aisle. He and…

Police searching for two Woodbridge rape and robbery suspects

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The New Jersey State Police, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and Woodbridge Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two men who allegedly sexually assaulted a female victim…

70-year-old charged for 2018 Lacey Township vehicular homicide

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 22, 2021, William Orr, 70, of Whiting, pled guilty before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to Vehicular…

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Madison as jackpot increases to $104,000,000

MADISON,NJ – Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, April 21, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. The winning tickets…

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