Tornado Strikes Pennsylvania Shopping Center

WILKES-BARRE,PA-Wilkes-Barre police confirmed an F2 tornado struck a shopping plaza here in Northeastern Pennsylvania late Wednesday evening. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm moved across Luzerne County between 930 and…

Police Blotter·US and World News

Man Arrested After Fleeing from Crash

by Brick PD BRICK-On 06/06/18 at 0548 hours Ptl. Dave Thergesen conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup that was pulling a landscape trailer. Ptl. Thergesen stopped…

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New Jersey USSSA Softball Power Ratings Leaders as of May 23, 2018

Memorial Day marks the official start of travel softball in New Jersey for most teams and this weekend was a busy one across the state and beyond. Here are the USSSA Power…

Local Sports News

New Egypt Speedway Celebrates Veterans with Night at the Racetrack

New Egypt, – At the Salute to Our Veterans Night at New Egypt Speedway, Dominick Buffalino marched to his first win of the season in the Modified feature. Connor King took the…

Local Sports News·New Jersey News

Hit and Run Driver Causes Crash that Sent Two to Hospital

by Vincent Manco, MCPD Manchester – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at approximately 9:44 a.m. officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 and State…

In the News

Fed-Ex Truck Involved in Manchester Crash

Manchester Twp NJ – On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at approximately 08:55 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Ridgeway Road and Torry Avenue in the…

Police Blotter

Texas Governor Makes Pitch to Fed Up Jersey Residents

by Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas. When Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled his budget proposal in early March, it left people throughout New Jersey shaking their heads in frustration–and for good reason. Under…

New Jersey News·Politics

Berkeley Township to Introduce 2018 Budget

Berkeley Township has the 27th lowest OVERALL Property Taxes in NEW JERSEY and 2nd lowest in Ocean County. Mayor Carmen Amato, credits a team effort across the township to keep costs down and that…

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

Shore News Network Offers Free Press Release Publication to Government Public Information Officers

TOMS RIVER-Let’s face it, our local governments spend a lot of money each year on public information services. In fact, in Ocean County alone, there is over $1,000,000 in public funds spent…

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Lacey Township Police Blotter April 6-10, 2018

Theft – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 12:24 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 700 block of Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. The victim reported that…

Police Blotter

Howell Republican Endorse 2018 Ticket

Howell Township, NJ — Howell Township Republican Municipal Chairman Juan Malave is pleased to announce its unanimously selected council candidates for this year’s municipal election. The candidates include newcomers Thomas Russo, Pamela…

Politics

U.S. Congressman MacArthur Asks for Facebook to Stop Attacking Him on Page

WASHINGTON, DC-New Jerseyans, many who are transplants from New York City these days are known for their rough exteriors and brash personalities, but one U.S. Congressman is trying to change that. U.S.…

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

Goldberg Files to Challenge GOP Candidate Hugin for Senate

By Brian Goldberg On Monday, April 2, Brian D. Goldberg officially filed his ballot petition with the NJ Division of Elections. This moment denotes the midpoint between Brian’s declaration of candidacy (February…

New Jersey News·Politics

Jackson Council Recognizes Education and Sharing Day

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday celebrated Education and Sharing Day, a day to honor the works of Hasidic Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Councilman Robert Nixon, who once led the township’s…

Community News·Politics

Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

Monmouth County News·Politics

Gov. Murphy Declares Berkeley, Manchester, Lakewood as “Opportunity Zones”

TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy announced that the Department of Community Affairs has submitted recommendations for Opportunity Zones to the United States Department of the Treasury. The Opportunity Zones program was enacted as part…

Politics

Party Republicans Split on Who Should Represent Second Congressional District

Atlantic City-Republicans across New Jersey’s southern counties can’t come to an agreement over who should represent the second district in this year’s vital congressional race to replace retiring Congressman Frank LoBiondo. Last…

Community News·Politics

Jackson Council Appoints GOP Insider to Embattled Zoning Board Seat

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year. Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly approved by…

Community News·Politics

Jackson Zoning Board Vice Chairman Warns of Possible Affordable Housing Avalanche in Jackson Township

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council is once again amending township ordinances to accommodate more affordable housing construction within its borders, but one resident spoke up against the town’s current path. Doctor Sheldon Hoffstein,…

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Toms River School District Encourages Walk-Out as Opportunity for Students to Have a Voice

Tuesday, March 13, 2018– Students across the country have been making their voices heard on the issue of gun violence following the tragedy in Parkland, Florida last month. Toms River Regional Schools…

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