Murphy pitches plan to fix NJ Transit that could include new tax

TRENTON — Phil Murphy, the Democratic front-runner for New Jersey governor, on Thursday unveiled his plan to overhaul problem-plagued NJ Transit — and he didn’t rule out instituting a new tax to…

Politics

March Madness in Ocean County: Top Craziest News Stories You Might Have Missed

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news. Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar Heroin Man…

Entertainment News·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

Jersey Democrat's Request Could Make it Virtually Impossible to Jail Criminals Before Trial

TRENTON — A state lawmaker and critic of New Jersey’s bail overhaul says prosecutors should have to release more evidence up-front when asking a judge to lock up people accused of crimes.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Bail Reform Supporters Battle Each Other in Court Over Flawed New System

TRENTON — After sweeping changes to New Jersey’s bail system took effect this year, prosecutors and defense attorneys who joined hands in supporting the reforms are now duking it out over the…

Government News·Police Blotter

Jersey Mike's tries for single-day sales record, gives it all away

RED BANK – Ally Benier knew what she would be having for lunch on Wednesday days in advance. The 25-year-old Toms River resident works in Red Bank and orders from the Jersey…

In the News

Construction Begins on New Ferris Wheel in Seaside Heights

Casino Pier announced the start of construction on their new ferris wheel to be built on the new portion of the amusement pier this week. A new 40 meter Ferris Wheel will…

Jersey Shore News

Costs of Bail Reform Hindering Jersey Shore Town Still in Recovery from Hurricane Sandy

BERKELEY-Berkeley Township New Jersey is a town that in many ways is still recovering from Superstorm Sandy nearly five years ago, but the new costs associated with the Bail Reform and Speedy…

Government News·Police Blotter

Christie ratchets up his fight against N.J. newspaper legal ads

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie on Friday ratcheted-up his fight to repeal a law requiring legal notices to be printed in newspapers, pointing out the New Jersey Press Association is a month…

Government News·Politics

North Jersey Police Powerless in Stopping Man Who Got Out of Jail Three Times in One Week Under Bail Reform

HOPATCONG-A man posing as a DPW worker to commit burglaries is on the streets again in North Jersey, thanks to the state’s new public safety assessment and bail reform laws. Police here…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

N.J. lawmakers will vote on legalizing marijuana despite Trump's new Attorney General

TRENTON — With an avowed enemy of marijuana legalization sworn-in as the nation’s Attorney General Thursday, the state lawmaker working to make pot available for recreational use in New Jersey said he…

Government News·Police Blotter

Jackson Council Attacks Local News Magazine, Union Labor over "Exorbitant Fees"

PRESS RELEASE JACKSON,NJ-The Jackson Township Council has criticized JTOWN Magazine over the local news magazine’s support of American union labor in a recent outburst at a town hall meeting. The township council lashed…

Business News

Pinewald Fire Company Installs 2017 Officers

BERKELEY TWP-The Pinewald Fire Company installed their 2017 line officers at a ceremony this weekend. Mayor Carmen Amato administered the oath of office and thanked the volunteers for their community service. This…

Police Blotter

Why Christie isn't slashing funding to Newark over sanctuary city status

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday night he won’t take the lead to cut state funding to New Jersey cities like Newark over its officials refusal to comply with President Donald…

Government News·Politics

Your News: Tree down at Cape Regional Hospital

A tree fell on cars at Cape Regional Hospital in Cape May Court House Monday during a nor’easter that swept through New Jersey. Photo/tweet by Zeke Orzech. https:// /Zeke_O/status/823574064954535936…

Cape May County News

Ocean County Freeholders Weigh in on Joint Base Tanker News

Press Release from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders The announcement to locate a new generation of military fuel tanker aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been met with full support…

Politics

Joint Base Mission Refueled After Winning New Tanker Mission

WASHINGTON-Despite efforts by the Obama administration to have another round of efforts to close military bases nationwide in 2015, the mission of Ocean County’s Joint Base MDL (JB-MDL) appears that it will not only…

Police Blotter·Politics·US and World News

What's Going There? Jersey Paddler, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Pathmark, Foodtown in Brick

BRICK-There is mixed news today regarding the future of several high profile commercial properties in Brick Township that have been vacant, courtesy of Mayor John Ducey during his Tuesday evening Facebook Live…

Business News·Community News

NJ Newspaper Public Notice Trough Grows to $1.6m in 10 Days. How Many Have You Read?

In December, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie waged war with New Jersey’s newspapers, some, like the local Gannett paper, Asbury Park Press, on life support from taxpayer funded public notice laws. Christie…

Business News·Politics

New program offers drug addicts help and rehabilitation before life choices lead to arrest; death

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker today announced the first of its kind law enforcement addiction help program…

Community News·Police Blotter

Jersey Wife Killer Found Hiding in Woods Near Black Horse Pike

Folsom Borough, Atlantic County – Troopers from the Buena Vista Barracks arrested Jeremiah Monell earlier today after a two-week manhunt. Monell had previously been charged with Murder and other related offenses in…

Atlantic County News·Police Blotter

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