Cory Booker honors George Floyd on Memorial Day weekend, marking five-year anniversary

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker marked Memorial Day weekend by remembering George Floyd, whose death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and a global movement for racial justice. “Today I…

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

Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of real estate in limbo more than three…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. This…

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Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash on X over tax relief bill in early preview of NJ governor’s race

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill traded sharp criticism on social media this week over a proposed federal tax bill, offering voters a glimpse of the escalating rhetoric…

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Mercer County pair find $1M Mega Millions ticket next to old batteries

TRENTON, NJ — A Mercer County couple uncovered a life-changing surprise after finding a forgotten Mega Millions ticket tucked away in a drawer for nearly five months — and it turned out…

Lottery Results·Mercer County News·New Jersey News

Woodbine man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material after federal tip

WOODBINE, N.J. — A 25-year-old man from the Woodbine section of Dennis Township has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following a cyber tip from a national…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Millionaire made at the pump with $5.9M lottery win in Essex County

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Essex County lottery player is now $5.9 million richer after matching all six numbers in Thursday night’s Pick-6 drawing, making it the New Jersey Lottery’s third-largest jackpot…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Reports filed by Anthony Ricotta show that his campaign is nearly fully funded by downtown developers, downtown property investors, homeless shelter advocates and a lawyer tied to the…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News·Top Headlines

Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly resolution affirming support for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ignited partisan tensions Thursday, with one Republican lawmaker accusing Democrats of using hunger as…

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Calm Before the Storm: Friday Morning Commute Sees No Major Problems Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters enjoyed an unusually smooth start to Friday morning, with light traffic and no major delays reported on major highways or in and out of New York…

Good News·New Jersey News·Top Headlines·Traffic Alerts

Mikie Sherill credits $10 million net worth increase since taking office as being really lucky

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a reported $7 million increase in household stock assets since taking office, attributing the gain to her and her husband…

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Jackson groups collect 173 bags of litter in Clean Communities grant cleanup

Community volunteers joined the township Department of Public Works in this year’s Clean Communities Grant program earlier this month. Groups spent the day cleaning roadways despite wet weather to earn mini-grants for…

Community News·Ocean County News

Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean County GOP Chairman in 2026, has been…

Good News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Two charged in raids on Wacky Tobaccy smoke shops in Monmouth County

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two men were arrested Thursday following coordinated raids on Wacky Tobaccy retail stores in Wall Township and Asbury Park, where authorities say large quantities of illegal substances, cash,…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

From produce to payout – Manahawkin farm turns into lotto goldmine

TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Ocean County matched all five numbers to win Wednesday night’s $150,000 jackpot, marking the game’s third top prize awarded in a single…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing the urgent need to increase protections for…

Government News·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Josh Gottheimer totally against school vouchers, vows to fight GOP bill on Capitol Hill

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey voiced firm opposition this week to a proposed federal school voucher program that would direct public funds toward private school tuition, as House…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour

Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…

Food & Dining·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Toms River News

Cory Booker’s Vote for Convicted Trump Family Member Sparks Outrage and Hypocrisy Claims

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has found himself at the center of a political firestorm after casting the sole Democratic vote to confirm Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law to Ivanka…

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Toms River man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material and faces a potential decade in state prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced.…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

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Cory Booker honors George Floyd on Memorial Day weekend, marking five-year anniversary

Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says

Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting

Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash on X over tax relief bill in early preview of NJ governor’s race

Mercer County pair find $1M Mega Millions ticket next to old batteries

Woodbine man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material after federal tip

Millionaire made at the pump with $5.9M lottery win in Essex County

One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers

Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements

Calm Before the Storm: Friday Morning Commute Sees No Major Problems Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Mikie Sherill credits $10 million net worth increase since taking office as being really lucky

Jackson groups collect 173 bags of litter in Clean Communities grant cleanup

Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

Two charged in raids on Wacky Tobaccy smoke shops in Monmouth County

From produce to payout – Manahawkin farm turns into lotto goldmine

Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth

Josh Gottheimer totally against school vouchers, vows to fight GOP bill on Capitol Hill

“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour

Cory Booker’s Vote for Convicted Trump Family Member Sparks Outrage and Hypocrisy Claims

Toms River man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

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