Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban Hit With Reality: Nobody Wants to Buy EVs

TRENTON, NJ – It hasn’t been a good week for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s green energy agenda. Last week, he lost two of his big offshore wind energy projects. This week,…

Toms River Residents Reject State’s “Very, Very Good Deal” to Build on Ciba Geigy Toxic Dump Site

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s an offer they can’t refuse, but Toms River residents are doing just that this weekend. After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy negotiated a sweetheart deal for BASF,…

Ocean County Veterans Day Parade - Photo by Toms River Township

Toms River Hosts Annual Veterans Day Parade

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Veterans Day Parade, set for November 11 in downtown Toms River, will be spearheaded by two grand marshals, George M. Convery Jr. and Robert “Bob”…

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Lakewood Man Sentenced to Year in County Jail Over Reckless Driving Death

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Avrohom Pam, 21, of Lakewood, received a sentence of 364 days in county jail and three years of probation for Reckless Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto. This…

Monmouth County GOP Chairman Shaun Golden (L) Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore (R)

Monmouth, Ocean GOP Chairmen Trade Blame Over Election Night Losses

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The chairmen of the Monmouth County and Ocean County Republican parties exchanged barbs this week after Lakewood resident Avi Schnall defeated Republicans in a New Jersey assembly race…

Hightstown Veteran Advocates for Organ Donation, Prepares for Volcanic Challenge

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — As the nation honors its veterans, the spotlight shines on Jenny Godnick, a retired U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Hightstown resident. Recognized by the NJ Sharing Network for her…

Paterson Launches Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program for Substance Use

PATERSON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi, announced the launch of the Opt for Help…

Governor Murphy Announces $51.9 Million for Preschool Facility Projects in Selected Districts

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy, at the New Jersey Education Association Convention, has announced allocating $51.9 million in federal funds to New Jersey school districts to bolster preschool infrastructure. The…

Governor Murphy to Make ‘Big Announcement’ At NJEA Convention

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Governor Murphy is scheduled to make an announcement at the 2023 Annual New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Teachers Convention. The event is set for 9:30 a.m. at the…

Orsted Should Pay if Link Between Sonar Mapping and Whales Proves to be True

TRENTON, NJ – Orsted, the Danish wind energy company that recently bailed on Governor Phil Murphy’s Ocean Wind I & II offshore wind farms, owes the state more than $100 million dollars.…

Wall High School Grad Shot in Head by Stray Bullet on Campus in Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN — An 18-year-old Belmont University student, Jillian Ludwig, suffered critical injuries from a gunshot while walking on a track in Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park on Tuesday afternoon. The gunfire…

Hudson County Leaders Complete Domestic Terrorism Prevention Training

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Notable educational and law enforcement officials from Hudson County completed a training program last week aimed at preventing domestic terrorism and violence. The Tackle! Upstander Training Program, held…

‘They’re Not Watchable’: Trump Rips GOP Debate During Rally

‘They’re Not Watchable’: Trump Rips GOP Debate During Rally Harold Hutchison on November 8, 2023 Former President Donald Trump criticized the third Republican presidential debate Wednesday, calling it “not watchable” during a…

Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve Added to Open Space Roster

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Conservation Foundation has opened Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve, a 1,150-acre expanse bridging Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, announced Somerset County officials. The preserve marks…

Toms River Teacher Loses Job, Pleads Guilty to Inappropriate Relationship with Student

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local teacher, Kyle Banner, entered a guilty plea to multiple charges of endangering the welfare of a child, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office stated. The admission took…

Despite GOP Anti-Education Messaging, Two Teachers Elected as Mayors in Red Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you look at the political blogs and news of conservative media, parental rights issues are all the rage, and demeaning school teachers and the NJEA seemed to…

Avi Schnall Defeats Republican Ticket, Becoming State’s First Orthodox Jewish Assemblyman

LAKEWOOD, NJ – An overwhelming get-out-the-vote effort in Lakewood Township helped propel Avi Schnall, the Director of Agudath Israel of America, into the winner’s circle in the 30th Legislative District in New…

Applebee’s Offering Free Meals to Vets on Veterans Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a tribute to military service members, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar will offer free entrees to veterans and active-duty military across its U.S. locations on November 11.…

Bob Evans Honors Military Service with Free Veterans Day Meals

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Bob Evans Restaurants is showing its appreciation for military service members with a complimentary meal on Veterans Day. On November 11, veterans and active duty military can enjoy…

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Offers Complimentary Meal to Service Members

NEWARK, NJ – Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has announced a special offer for military personnel ahead of Veterans Day. On November 10, the family-dining chain will provide a complimentary Magnificent Seven meal…

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