Metal drums similar to the ones removed from the Ciba Geigy superfund site in Toms River - Stock Photo.

New Jersey is Moving Forward with Plan to Turn Toms River Superfund Site into Public Park, 200 Acres Development

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer cluster into…

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Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Multiple New Jersey Counties

MIDDLESEX, MONMOUTH, OCEAN, AND SOUTHEAST BURLINGTON, NJ – A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties. Minor coastal flooding…

Coastal Flooding, Erosion Anticipated at the Jersey Shore This Week

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A Coastal Flood Advisory has been announced for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties due to expected minor coastal flooding from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.…

Car Collides with House in Mantoloking, Causes Structural Damage

MANTOLOKING, NJ — Emergency services, including firefighters and EMS, were dispatched to a residence at 1127 Barnegat Lane following a report of a vehicle colliding with a house, resulting in structural damage.…

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Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore wind projects. The towns filed a public…

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Fire Hoses next to a Fire Engine, waiting to be stored back on the truck.

Firefighters Contain Fire to Garage in Stafford

Stafford Township Police Department announced that on Saturday, March 16, around 3:00 AM, a structure fire occurred at 154 Division Street. Responding to the scene were Stafford Township Fire Department, EMS, and…

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What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Announces Prescribed Burning Operations TRENTON, NJ— As you drive around New Jersey today, you might be wondering, Why is there is a lingering smoky smell in the…

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Island Beach State Park One Of New Jersey’s Last Untouched Natural Reminders of the Past

Seaside Park, NJ – Island Beach State Park stands as a pristine reminder of New Jersey’s commitment to preserving its natural landscapes. This 10-mile stretch of barrier island, located just south of…

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Meet Toms River’s Downtown Plan That Never Was But Still Could Be

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Redeveloping Downtown Toms River has been on the agenda of township leaders and planners since the town was founded. Throughout the centuries, some projects have worked, and others…

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Consumer Alert: Fake Benjamins Being Passed in Ocean County, Officials Warn

Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has issued a cautionary notice to the public about the circulation of counterfeit currency known as “Movie Money.” This fake currency, designed for film use,…

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New Jersey Braces for Rain, Wind, Coastal Flooding and Possible Snowfall on Monday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents across New Jersey are gearing up for a wet and windy start to the week, as a significant weather system brings rain and breezy conditions across the…

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Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

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1980s Ciba Giegy Commercial Didn’t Talk About Cancer Risks of Dumping Toxic Waste in River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you lived in Toms River in the 1980s, during the heyday of the Ciba-Geigy chemical corporation’s manufacturing history, you wouldn’t know that the company was dumping deadly…

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Shore Murderer Who Stabbed And Killed His Elderly Parents to Remain in Jail Until Trial

BARNEGAT, NJ – Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, will remain in the Ocean County Jail until his trial, as Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., ordered on November 27, 2023. The Ocean County…

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New Jersey's diverse culinary scene is now permanently intertwined with the legacy of Anthony Bourdain

Take a Trip Along Anthony Bourdain’s New Jersey Food Trail

TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey takes pride in its influential and successful residents. One of those residents is the late Anthony Bourdain, a chef known for his television shows…

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Building a Home on This Empty Toms River Lot Will Cost you $12,000,000 Per Acre

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The average price for land per acre in Toms River these days is between $350,00 to $400,00, but there’s one small postage stamp .27 acre lot in the…

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Drone Footage of Abandoned Jersey Shore Island Home Shows the Effects of Decade of Neglect

BARNEGAT BAY, NJ – Hankins Island, officially known as Middle Sedge Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, holds a unique place in the region’s history, marked by natural beauty and the remnants…

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Good Luck Point - Abandoned radio station in Berkeley Township, NJ

Exploring The Inside of Ocean County’s Deteriorating 100-Year-Old Radio Station

Historic AT&T Radio Transmitter Site at Good Luck Point Faces Deterioration BERKELEY, NJ — The once state-of-the-art AT&T communications center at Good Luck Point, a critical link for maritime communication, now stands…

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Five Arrested in Beachwood for Motor Vehicle Burglaries

BEACHWOOD, NJ — Police apprehended five individuals early Friday morning in connection with a series of motor vehicle burglaries in Beachwood and neighboring Berkeley Township. The arrests followed a report of suspicious…