Jackson Township Passes E-Bike Safety Ordinance, Here’s What Residents Need to Know

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council held a public hearing Thursday, February 28, on a new ordinance aimed at safety and regulating low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles within the township.…

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Wildfire in Pennsville Township contained, no structures threatened

PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Fire crews have made significant progress in containing a wildfire that has burned 50 acres in Salem County, officials said Sunday. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…

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School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…

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Wildfire in Hopewell Township burns 288 acres, 80% contained

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Fire crews continue battling a wildfire that has burned 288 acres in Mercer County, with officials reporting it is now 80% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service…

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Chris Christie calls for investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi over dismissal of Eric Adams charges

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling for a congressional investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi following the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to dismiss corruption charges against New…

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Phil Murphy Continues Playing Dangerous Game With ICE, Tom Homan, Trump

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is playing a reckless game of political brinkmanship, one that threatens the safety, stability, and solvency of the Garden State. His defiance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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Marlboro man sentenced to 45 years for years-long sexual, physical abuse of daughter

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County man has been sentenced to 45 years in state prison for sexually and physically abusing his daughter over more than six years, prosecutors announced Friday. Andrey…

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Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by an adult…

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NJ lawmaker blasts NJSIAA for maintaining transgender athlete policy

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former President Donald…

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Murphy’s budget includes over $1 billion in tax hikes, Republican lawmaker warns

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan as making…

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Former performing arts teacher sentenced for child endangerment in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A former teacher at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy has been sentenced to Parole Supervision for Life after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child,…

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No Matter How You Look At It, Phil Murphy Lied About His Alien in the Attic

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has found himself in a self-inflicted mess, and it’s a classic case of a politician either tripping over his own tongue or deliberately spinning a tale that…

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Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office in Brick…

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Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Overdose Death at Toms River Motel

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at a Toms River motel, authorities said. William…

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Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James Hankins, Jr.,…

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Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers

Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…

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Watch: Kingda Ka Demolished: World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Falls in Quiet Farewell at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson Township, NJ – Before the sun had fully risen over New Jersey this morning, the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure met its end. At approximately 7:00…

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GOP Candidate for Governor Promises to End Phil Murphy’s ‘Deranged Left-Wing Political Agenda’

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mayor Mario Kranjac has pledged to dismantle Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget, calling it “radical” and “anti-taxpayer.” Kranjac, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump,…

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Virginia “Ginny” Haines Announces Retirement from Ocean County Politics at 78

TOMS RIVER, NJ – February 27, 2025 – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics for over four decades, has announced she will not seek re-election…

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The Democrats’ Misguided Narrative on Migrants is Subtle Racism Masquerading as Compassion

OP-ED – For years, Democrats have leaned heavily on a particular talking point when advocating for immigration: migrants, they say, are the backbone of America’s low-wage workforce. They’re the ones picking your…

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Jackson Township Passes E-Bike Safety Ordinance, Here’s What Residents Need to Know

Wildfire in Pennsville Township contained, no structures threatened

School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says

Wildfire in Hopewell Township burns 288 acres, 80% contained

Chris Christie calls for investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi over dismissal of Eric Adams charges

Phil Murphy Continues Playing Dangerous Game With ICE, Tom Homan, Trump

Marlboro man sentenced to 45 years for years-long sexual, physical abuse of daughter

Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder

NJ lawmaker blasts NJSIAA for maintaining transgender athlete policy

Murphy’s budget includes over $1 billion in tax hikes, Republican lawmaker warns

Former performing arts teacher sentenced for child endangerment in Ocean County

No Matter How You Look At It, Phil Murphy Lied About His Alien in the Attic

Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign

Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Overdose Death at Toms River Motel

Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds

Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers

GOP Candidate for Governor Promises to End Phil Murphy’s ‘Deranged Left-Wing Political Agenda’

Virginia “Ginny” Haines Announces Retirement from Ocean County Politics at 78

The Democrats’ Misguided Narrative on Migrants is Subtle Racism Masquerading as Compassion

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