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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Phil Murphy Allocates $1 Million to Allow AG to Fight President Trump’s Agenda in Court

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a $58 billion state budget that includes a notable $1 million allocation to bolster the Attorney General’s Office in its legal battles…

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Phil Murphy Promises to Defend His Unpopular Stances in Fight Against Trump

Trenton, NJ – – In a combative and impassioned budget address delivered Tuesday, February 25, Governor Phil Murphy pledged to stand firm against the incoming Trump administration, promising to defend New Jersey’s…

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Phil Murphy Must Be High: Governor Proposed 500% Weed Tax in Budget

TRENTON, NJ – We’re not sure what kind of weed Governor Phil Murphy is smoking these days with his alien in the attic, but it must be the good stuff. If higher…

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Phil Murphy Has Billions for Illegal Aliens But Can’t Spare a Few Million to Save Public Schools

TRENTON, NJ – OP/ED – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his final budget proposal this week, a sprawling $58.1 billion plan that promises a lot—record school funding, a hefty pension payment,…

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Middletown murderer gets 15 years in prison for stabbing relative in the neck

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Middletown man who stabbed a relative in the neck inside their home was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.…

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Despite Lakewood Endorsement, Ciattarelli Gets Crushed in Ocean County by Spadea

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Going into the biggest Republican stronghold in New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli felt good on Tuesday night in Toms River with the endorsement of the Lakewood Republican Club. He…

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Jackson GOP Leader Says Ciattarelli Gets His Vote For Consistent Support of Jackson Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Republican Organization is set to meet tonight to endorse candidates for the June 10 primary, and Jackson Republican Club President Mordy Burnstein has announced he…

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