Arrest Made in November Burger King Robbery

LACEY-At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building…

Valley Ridge Estates Seeks Variance to Build 12 Homes in Brookwoods Section of Jackson

JACKSON-Valley Ridge Estates received an approval from the Jackson Township Planning Board to build 12 single family homes, asking for a variance to build on lots smaller than required by the zoning…

The state is giving away thousands of trees. Here’s how to get yours.

Get your green thumbs ready: Spring is here and New Jersey is giving 90,000 young trees away for free. The state forest service’s New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign is handing out seedlings…

U.S. Congressman MacArthur Asks for Facebook to Stop Attacking Him on Page

WASHINGTON, DC-New Jerseyans, many who are transplants from New York City these days are known for their rough exteriors and brash personalities, but one U.S. Congressman is trying to change that. U.S.…

Goldberg Files to Challenge GOP Candidate Hugin for Senate

By Brian Goldberg On Monday, April 2, Brian D. Goldberg officially filed his ballot petition with the NJ Division of Elections. This moment denotes the midpoint between Brian’s declaration of candidacy (February…

Democrat Challenger for Senate Comes Out Swinging at “Bribery Bob” Menendez

EDISON-New Jersey online news publisher Lisa McCormick has challenged incumbent Senator Robert Menendez to be the next Democrat to run for Senate in New Jersey. McCormick came out of the gates swinging,…

Jackson Liberty Softball Looking to Get Back on Top in 2018

JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions are looking to bounce back to their 2016 glory when the team finished the season 21-5 (12-2 conference), clinching the B-South title and a second place finish in…

Medical marijuana in N.J. is now available for chronic pain, anxiety, migraines

Effectively immediately, doctors in New Jersey can recommend their patients use medical marijuana to treat anxiety, various forms of chronic pain, migraines and Tourette’s syndrome. The conditions have been added under the…

U.S. Congressman MacArthur: Vladimir Putin is a Dangerous Thug

WASHINGTON,DC-Republican Tom MacArthur, representing New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district took a shot at Russian President Vladimir Putin on social media. “Russia’s destabilizing behavior, including their attempts to influence our elections and the…

Lakewood Janitor Tips Off Drug Dealer Prior to Police Raid

by Al DellaFave LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Chief of Police Gregory H. Meyer today announced the arrest of Jorge L. Lopez. Lopez is charged with Official Misconduct pursuant…

Toms River Students Learn All About Waste at Atlantic County Utilities Authority

TOMS RIVER-Mr. Vernachio’s AP Environmental Science students at High School North visited the Atlantic County Utilities Authority last week. They were provided first-hand looks at wastewater treatment, recycling, and the landfill processes.…

Pennachhio: First Responders Could Soon Need 6 Point ID Verification at DMV for Certification Cards

Republican state Senator Joe Pennachhio is looking to make it harder for New Jersey’s first responders to get their EMT & paramedic certification cards by enabling the same six point document verification system currently required…

Jackson Council Seeking $6 Million in “Emergency” Funding at Tuesday’s Meeting

JACKSON-The Jackson township council is seeking to secure $6 million in emergency temporary appropriations this week. Below is a copy of an ordinance up for vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting. As posted…

Big N.J. gun control bills set for votes on Monday, and Phil Murphy vows to sign them

State lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a package of bills to make New Jersey’s gun laws even tougher — and Gov. Phil Murphy has vowed to sign them all if…

Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

Singh Wins Establishment Backing, But Can he Win Some Votes at the Shore This Time Around?

ATLANTIC CITY-Engineer Hirsh Singh has won the backing of the Ocean County, Monmouth County and Atlantic County GOP establishments, but in June, he’ll be hoping for the support of the shore’s Republican…

Gov. Murphy Declares Berkeley, Manchester, Lakewood as “Opportunity Zones”

TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy announced that the Department of Community Affairs has submitted recommendations for Opportunity Zones to the United States Department of the Treasury. The Opportunity Zones program was enacted as part…

National Weather Service Calling for Another Six Inches of Snow Tonight

Snow will continue to fall steadily until 2 am Thursday morning according to the National Weather Service’s 3pm weather briefing. Latest NWS storm advisory… Strong low pressure of the Mid-Atlantic coast will…

AG: Toys R Us Gift Cards Valid Through April 15th

From the Office of the Attorney General NJ TRENTON Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us officially announced plans to liquidate the inventory in all of its 735 US stores, including all of its stores in New Jersey. If you…

Party Republicans Split on Who Should Represent Second Congressional District

Atlantic City-Republicans across New Jersey’s southern counties can’t come to an agreement over who should represent the second district in this year’s vital congressional race to replace retiring Congressman Frank LoBiondo. Last…

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