Hatzolah feud deepens as Lakewood grants free fuel to select agencies, excludes rival EMS group

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The ongoing rivalry between Lakewood’s long-established emergency service organizations and the newer Hatzulas Nefashos group has intensified after the township approved a yearlong municipal fuel subsidy — excluding the…

Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

Toms River woman held on multiple animal cruelty charges

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman identified as Gabriella Dauria was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday and is being held after authorities charged her with multiple counts…

Stolen support dog ‘One Eye Willie’ found safe after being taken from owner’s yard

Howell, NJ – A husky-shepherd mix named “One Eye Willie,” reported stolen from a Howell yard earlier this week, has been found safe and is set to be reunited with his family.…

Carol Kelaher, Wife of Former Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher Passes

Caroline E. Kelaher, 95, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930 on Park Street in Toms River to Joseph and Caroline Finley. She will join…

Beloved Ocean City McDonald’s to close after decades, workers given less than a week’s notice

OCEAN CITY, NJ – A longtime McDonald’s at the gateway to Ocean City is shutting its doors this weekend, leaving more than 30 employees suddenly out of work just days before the…

Hoboken unveils plans for waterfront park with beach and fishing along the Hudson River

HOBOKEN, NJ – A new vision for Hoboken’s waterfront shows children casting fishing lines and families relaxing on a sandy shoreline, a scene city leaders say will soon become reality along the…

Mayor Kuhn Visits Senior Holiday Party at Sunrise Senior Living Holiday Food Drive

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri joined residents and staff at Sunrise Senior Living on Thursday morning for a warm, festive community breakfast in support of Fulfill…

Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight

Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus on Sunday remains critical

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenage girl from Jackson remains in critical condition after she was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning. The collision happened at…

Downtown Toms River set to sparkle at annual Christmas tree lighting

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The heart of downtown Toms River will glow this Friday as residents gather for the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to…

Columbus woman beaten outside home by two young suspects

Woman assaulted in broad daylight at Columbus home as police search for two suspects COLUMBUS, OH – Police are searching for two young male suspects after a woman was violently attacked outside…

False Rumor of Homeless Veteran’s Purple Heart Being Thrown Out in Toms River Fabricated by Political Adversary

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A story that went viral on social media claiming the Township of Toms River, and more directly, Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick had thrown out a Purple Heart Medal…

Brick Township man charged after e-bike hit-and-run leaves teen seriously injured

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been charged after police say he struck a 15-year-old on an electric bicycle and left the scene Saturday night. William Donohoe, 43, was…

This Once Posh and Iconic Rumson Waterfront Restaurant is Closing Its Doors After 27 Years

Rumson, NJ – One of Monmouth County’s most recognizable dining destinations, Salt Creek Grille, will close its doors on December 31 after nearly three decades of serving upscale fare along the Navesink…

Lottery winner gives up Ravens prize to surprise local superfan

Lottery winner gives up Ravens shopping spree to surprise Kennedy Krieger superfan BALTIMORE, MD – A Maryland Lottery prize meant for one football fan turned into an unforgettable gift for another when…

Maryland lottery winner gives Ravens shopping spree to Kennedy Krieger patient

BALTIMORE, Md. – A Maryland Lottery winner turned his good fortune into a moment of generosity by donating his Ravens shopping spree prize to a patient at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Douglas…

Judge tosses inmate’s retaliation suit over confiscated floppy disks

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by an East Jersey State Prison inmate who claimed corrections officials retaliated against him by seizing a package of…

Readers hail ‘Superhero University’ as faith meets comic book adventure

Jackson, NJ – A comic-inspired guide to heroism rooted in Christian principles is earning widespread praise from readers across the country, with fans calling Superhero University: The Ultimate Superhero Training Manual a…

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