Day After Spiking School Funding Football Legislators Report More Cuts

JACKSON, NEW JERSEY — Less than 48 hours after bragging about $2.5 million in returned state aid to the Jackson School district and promising more aid, two New Jersey legislators are reporting…

Report Shows Bradley Beach Police Chief Regularly Interfered with Officers on Scene

FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY — Today, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office publicly disclosed a comprehensive report on the investigation into Bradley Beach Police Chief Leonard Guida by the Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU). This…

Vineland Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Woman

VINELAND, NEW JERSEY — The Vineland Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in locating Taylor Johnson, a 24-year-old woman reported missing in the city as of March 1. Taylor…

Celebrate Easter in the Park in Howell

HOWELL, NEW JERSEY — Howell’s Oak Glen Park is set to host the eagerly awaited Easter in The Park event on Saturday, March 16. This family-oriented celebration, running from 11:00 a.m. to…

Camden County Ticket Wins $2,000,000 Powerball; Jackpot Grows to $443 Million

TRENTON – A single ticket sold in Camden County, New Jersey, clinched a significant victory in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, February 28. Matching all five white balls, the lucky ticket holder…

Watch: NJSP Marine Services Bureau Rescues Distressed Windsurfer

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (MSB) successfully conducted a rescue operation for a distressed windsurfer, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for changing weather conditions while engaging in water activities.…

Harp Seal Rescued and Recovering at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the rescue of a large adult male Harp seal from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. After the seal was observed for 24 hours without…

SGreenstein Responds to Governor Murphy’s Budget Proposal

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Linda Greenstein, serving as the Vice Chair of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, recently articulated her support for Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address. Greenstein highlighted…

Singleton Applauds Governor Murphy’s Budget Address for Housing Initiatives

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton, holding the positions of Senate Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, commended Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address for…

Veteran Officer Retires from Linden Police Department

LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department bid farewell to one of its long-serving officers, Ofc. Rich Forfa, who officially retired today. With a commendable career spanning over 29 years, Forfa has…

Toms River Schools Hit with Even Bigger Budget Cut by Murphy in 2025

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District is staring straight at another decrease in state aid, according to the preliminary figures released by the New Jersey Department of Education.…

Queens Man Faces Sex Trafficking Charges in Cross-Border Case

QUEENS COUNTY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Hector Galindo Capultitla on charges related to sex trafficking, including acts of violence against a Mexican woman forced into prostitution…

Phil Murphy’s Latest School Budget is Neither Fairer or Stronger

TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Budget Committee member Al Barlas has voiced significant criticism towards Governor Phil Murphy’s recent budget proposal, particularly highlighting a lack of focus on the state’s educational challenges and…

Toms River Resident Upset After ‘Busloads of Migrants at Route 37 Motel’

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A small group of residents angry with Mayor Dan Rodrick posted a photo of two buses at a local motel claiming illegal immigrants are being dropped off in…

Jackson Township Receives Crucial $2.1 Million in School Funding Amid Financial Strain

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today expressed his gratitude to the New Jersey Senate Educational Subcommittee for releasing $2,137,833 in funding to the Jackson School District. This financial support…

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Jackson Police Department Settled for $1.2 Million

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lawsuit filed against the township by the estate of man fleeing police during a 2018 chase has ended in a settlement of $1.2 million according to records…

Mafia Burial Ground on Cook Road in Jackson Township

JACKSON, NJ – You might have heard stories of the mafia dumping bodies in the Pine Barrens back in the 1960s and 1970s, but did Soprano’s style burials and executions really happen?…

Atlantic City Welcomes the 2024 Discover Boating Show

Atlantic City, NJ – The Discover Boating® Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, is set to return to the Atlantic City Convention Center from February 28 to March 3.…

Orange County Cops Arrest Two in Major Cocaine Trafficking Bust

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Sheriff Paul Arteta have announced the arrest of Ronald Lempka and Keanu Alicea on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the…

Joshua Huddy and the Legacy of the Battle of the Toms River Blockhouse

Toms River, NJ – Captain Joshua Huddy’s legacy as a Revolutionary War hero and his impact on Toms River are profoundly commemorated in the annals of history. Born in Salem County, New…

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