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Queens man indicted in deadly Southern State Parkway DWI crash

Prosecutors allege driver had been drinking at a family gathering before snowstorm crash killed one passenger and seriously injured two others MINEOLA, NY — A family gathering ended in tragedy when a…

Police Blotter·New York News

Services Announced For Children Killed in Tragic Barnegat Bay Boating Incident

Forked River, NJ – Funeral services have been announced for Mya Bella Golabek, 9, and her younger brother, Sigmund “Siggy” Paul Golabek, 7, who died following the tragic boating incident on Barnegat…

Community News·Ocean County News

Mikie Sherrill Turns New Jersey Voter Fraud Press Conference Into Trump-Bashing Session

Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill acknowledged Tuesday that approximately 6,600 people who identified themselves as non-U.S. citizens were mistakenly registered to vote through a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission software error…

Central Jersey News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Tonight’s Toms River Concert and Fireworks Rescheduled to Thursday

Toms River, NJ – Residents are invited to head to Shelter Cove Beach on Thursday evening as the Toms River Recreation Department presents another installment of the township’s popular Summer Concert Series…

What to do: Upcoming Events·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Ocean County News

Rainy Week Gives Way to Picture-Perfect Weekend at the Jersey Shore

Toms River, NJ – Residents across New Jersey will need to keep umbrellas handy through Wednesday as rounds of showers and thunderstorms continue to move across the state. The unsettled weather is…

Weather Reports and News·Monmouth County News·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

Downed Utility Pole Closes U.S. Route 9 in Both Directions in Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ — A downed utility pole forced the closure of both directions of U.S. Route 9 in Lakewood early Sunday, disrupting traffic through one of Ocean County’s busiest corridors. According to…

Ocean County News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Toms River News

Rain and flooding forces closure of Ocean County Fair as last day arrives

Berkeley Township, NJ — The Ocean County Fair is set to reopen Sunday for its final day after severe thunderstorms and flooding forced organizers to close the fairgrounds Saturday evening due to…

What to do: Upcoming Events·Ocean County News·Toms River News

No Tornadoes Confirmed in Ocean County as AI-Generated Images Spread Across Social Media

Toms River, NJ — As severe thunderstorms moved through Ocean County, false images purporting to show tornadoes in Toms River spread rapidly across social media, prompting officials to urge residents to rely…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Flash Flooding Slams New Jersey, Closing Roads and Triggering Crashes Across the State

TRENTON, N.J. – Torrential downpours triggered widespread flash flooding across New Jersey on Saturday, forcing the closure of major highways and local roads while contributing to crashes, traffic delays, and dangerous driving…

Traffic Alerts·Jersey Shore News·Mercer County News·North Jersey News

Thunder and Lightning Close All Swimming Areas at Island Beach State Park

Swimming has been temporarily suspended at Island Beach State Park as thunderstorms move through the Jersey Shore, prompting officials to clear the water for visitor safety. SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – All designated…

Ocean County News·Jersey Shore News

National Weather Service Predicting Three More Days of Canadian Wildfire Smoke for New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to continue affecting New Jersey through at least Friday, with the National Weather Service forecasting smoke across much of central New Jersey and…

Jersey Shore News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Howell Council Introduces Township-Wide Data Center Ban, Adopts Daily Fine Ordinance

Howell, NJ – The Howell Township Council took significant action Tuesday night aimed at strengthening land-use regulations and code enforcement, unanimously introducing an ordinance that would prohibit data centers throughout the township…

Monmouth County News

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New Jersey Announces Investigation Into Years of JCP&L Outages and Failing to Meet Standards

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday took another step in its enforcement proceeding against Jersey Central Power & Light, saying the utility failed to meet the…

Community News·Central Jersey News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

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NJ Dead Last in Federal Funding: Why Aren’t Our Senators and Congressional Delegation Doing More?

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey has once again earned a distinction few residents are likely to celebrate. Adding to the growing list of “last in the country”, a new bottom-dwelling statistic has…

Opinion - Editorial·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Berkeley Township Denies Moshe Shohat Application on Township-Sold Land

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. –New development could be coming to Berkeley Township after a 2025 land sale by the council is coming back to haunt residents in the form a new application to…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Manchester Mayor Says No Plan to Close Landfill in the Near Future

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – What was once expected to be the final chapter for the Ocean County Landfill has instead become another extension of one of New Jersey’s largest waste disposal facilities.…

New Jersey News·Community News·Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News

Beautiful Week of Sunshine in New Jersey Expected to End With Chance of Weekend Rain

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is in for a stretch of classic summer weather this week, with mostly sunny skies, increasing heat and little chance of rain through Friday before showers and…

Ocean County News·Central Jersey News·Local Politics·Mercer County News

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