Armed trio robs man at Brooklyn playground, one arrested

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 20-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint inside a Brooklyn playground earlier this month, with police confirming one arrest has been made in connection to the case. The incident…

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Union County deli becomes millionaire maker overnight

TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County player won big in the May 14 Cash 4 Life drawing, claiming the second largest New Jersey Lottery prize of the year — a $7 million…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Garden State player nails $50K Powerball win

TRENTON, N.J. — While the $204.5 million Powerball jackpot was claimed by a player in California on Saturday, a Burlington County resident walked away with a $50,000 prize in New Jersey’s own…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Union County player hits $7M lottery jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County lottery player hit it big in the May 14 Cash 4 Life drawing, winning the second largest New Jersey Lottery prize of 2025 — a $7…

Lottery Results

Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers

In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…

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1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released by Greenrose…

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Cranbury officials face pushback on plan to seize 175-year-old family farm

TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District strongly opposed a proposed eminent domain action in Cranbury Township that would allow high-density housing to be built on a 175-year-old family…

Watch: Cory Booker gives Nazi-style salute to thousands of Democrats at California rally

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Senator Cory Booker is facing criticism from conservative commentators after making a gesture during a speech Saturday at a California Democratic convention that some likened to a Nazi…

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Hammerstone and D’Amico backed by convicted federal felon in June 10th Plumsted primary election

PLUMSTED, NJ – Ousted former Plumsted Councilman Michael Hammerstone is running to get himself back on the township council next Tuesday, along with his running mate Sebastian D’Amico. The pair is the…

Local Politics·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

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Trenton man convicted of murder in Bayside State Prison death

BRIDGETON, NJ — A Cumberland County jury found Bruce Duette, 45, of Trenton, guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the 2022 killing of fellow inmate Martin Sanchez at Bayside State Prison in…

Mercer County News·New Jersey News

Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Scam texts threaten NJ drivers with license suspension

TRENTON, N.J. — A widespread phishing scam is targeting New Jersey residents with fake text messages claiming they owe traffic ticket fines, according to a warning issued by the state’s Administrative Office…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Church honors fallen service members at Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington

NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a Memorial Day Mass on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor U.S. military personnel who died in service…

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Wild Pursuit Ends in Chaos: Toms River Suspect Wrecks Car While Evading Cops in Brick

BRICK, N.J. — A Toms River man was arrested Thursday following an assault and subsequent police pursuit that ended with a Brick Township officer injured in a crash, according to police. Brick…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Toms River News

Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according…

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Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…

New Jersey Public Notices

Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one of New Jersey’s biggest conservative strongholds. The…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Somerset County player hits $85K lottery jackpot

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County lottery player struck it big Wednesday evening, claiming the full $85,280 Jersey Jackpot in the Fast Play Progressive game. The $20 winning ticket was purchased at…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Brooklyn man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Brick Township

BRICK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to robbery charges stemming from a violent 2023 home invasion in Ocean County, authorities announced. Vongvichit Vatthanavong, 50, admitted to his role in…

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Armed trio robs man at Brooklyn playground, one arrested

Union County deli becomes millionaire maker overnight

Garden State player nails $50K Powerball win

Union County player hits $7M lottery jackpot

Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers

1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem

Cranbury officials face pushback on plan to seize 175-year-old family farm

Watch: Cory Booker gives Nazi-style salute to thousands of Democrats at California rally

Hammerstone and D’Amico backed by convicted federal felon in June 10th Plumsted primary election

Trenton man convicted of murder in Bayside State Prison death

Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic

Scam texts threaten NJ drivers with license suspension

Church honors fallen service members at Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington

Wild Pursuit Ends in Chaos: Toms River Suspect Wrecks Car While Evading Cops in Brick

Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering

Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading

Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash

No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township

Somerset County player hits $85K lottery jackpot

Brooklyn man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Brick Township

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