Jersey Democrat Seeks to Ban Tackle Football for Children

TRENTON-New Jersey Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri-Huttle (D) thinks children under the age of twelve should be barred from playing organized tack football. Tackle football is a fall pastime for thousands of children each year…

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Valley Ridge Estates Seeks Variance to Build 12 Homes in Brookwoods Section of Jackson

JACKSON-Valley Ridge Estates received an approval from the Jackson Township Planning Board to build 12 single family homes, asking for a variance to build on lots smaller than required by the zoning…

In the News

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.…

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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

Pleasant Plains Fire Department Responds to Car Fire

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On March 28th at 10 pm police and fire units were dispatched to Walgreens, 2353 Route 9, for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival they observed flames from the…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Jackson Liberty Softball Looking to Get Back on Top in 2018

JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions are looking to bounce back to their 2016 glory when the team finished the season 21-5 (12-2 conference), clinching the B-South title and a second place finish in…

School and Education News

POLICE: Man and Woman Left Four Kids in Truck in Freezing Temps to Play Pool Inside Bar

JACKSON-On Saturday March 24, 2018 at approximately 9:45 pm, Police Officers Matthew Buono and Phil Minissale responded to the parking lot behind Brook Plaza for a welfare check. It had been reported…

Police Blotter

Ocean County to Spend $1,000,000 on Service Center Improvements

STAFFORD-After just eight years in operation, Ocean County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced they will be spending nearly $1,000,000 in upgrading their Southern Service Center here. Work is scheduled to begin…

Community News·Government News

Jackson MUA: Commissioner is Township Resident

JACKSON-The Jackson MUA said on Thursday that the authority has sufficient reason to believe one of its commissioners, Geneva Clayton does, in fact, reside in Jackson despite Clayton’s admission on a state…

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Where is Mary Lee, the East Coast’s Most Famous Great White Shark?

LONG BEACH ISLAND-For several years, it has been a hobby for many Jersey Shore residents and a nightmare for others, tracking a mammoth great white shark up and down the eastern seaboard.…

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Broadway Conductor Nate Patten Visit Toms River North

he Arts Academy, located at High School North, hosted a lecture and question & answer session with Broadway musical conductor, Nate Patten. The Arts Academy students who attended the session were part…

Community News

McGuckin Wants to Run the Table on New Jersey Public Utilities After Storms

TOMS RIVER-New Jersey has been hit hard this year by back-to-back-to-back damaging nor’easters and one New Jersey Assemblyman wants JCP&L to pay dearly for not restoring power quick enough after natural disasters.…

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Only in Jersey: Freeholder Missing Half a Million Dollars, But She’s Being Appointed to a State Job

Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated” Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the…

New Jersey News·Politics

New Jersey May Soon Have an Official State Reptile

The Senate State Government, Waging, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) to designate the bog turtle as New Jersey’s Official State Reptile. From…

Community News·In the News·Politics

Your lawmakers used $660K of your money to tell you about themselves. Who spent the most?

WASHINGTON — Your lawmakers in Washington last year spent spent more than $666,000 in taxpayer money on mailings, robocalls and other communications to show you what they’re doing, according to a new…

New Jersey News·Politics

Eat a Sub, Help Grant Wishes to Local Children during Jersey Mike’s Subs Month of Giving

Make-A-Wish New Jersey has joined forces with 60 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout North, Central and Coastal New Jersey for the 8th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Throughout the month,…

Community News

Low Hanging Power Lines Create Safety Hazard in Spring Lake

by Spring Lake PD SPRING LAKE-The heavy, wet snow from last night continues to weigh down tree branches and overhead wires – Please drive carefully around the Borough and be mindful of…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

Officer Uninjured After Car Strikes Cruiser Stopped at Motor Vehicle Crash

HAMILTON TWP-On March 21, 2018 at approximately 7:49pm Officer Hartman was parked on the shoulder of Wrangleboro Road near Tilton Road investigating a motor vehicle crash. A 2007 Mitsubishi, driven by Basir…

Mercer County News·Police Blotter

Manchester Emergency Personnel Busy with Fallen Power Lines Overnight

by Todd Malland, MPD Manchester Twp. NJ – As Winter Storm Toby leaves the area, both residents and Township officials have begun to assess the damages left in its wake. Prolonged hours…

Community News·Police Blotter

California Teacher Who Called Military “Lowest of the Low” Finally Fired by School District

The good guys do win once in a while, even in liberal-leaning California. A teacher with the El Rancho Unified School District in Southern California named Gregory Salcido was fired after Board…

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