Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…
Trump Tax Plan Praised by Media, Congress and Private Sector Leaders
WASHINGTON,DC- File this story in the “Won’t See on CNN or MSNBC” box that grows larger by the day. The media, Congress and private sector have come out in support of President…
Investigator Looking Into Leaks of Employee Records by Toms River School Board
TOMS RIVER-A report in today’s Asbury Park Press revealed the Toms River School District is serious about learning who has been leaking confidential employment records to the media. According to the report,…
Toms River Regional Schools Named 2017 Distinguished Organization of the Year
The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has named the Toms River Regional School District its 2017 “Distinguished Organization of the Year.” In a notification letter to Superintendent David Healy, the Chamber…
Berkeley Township Adds Veteran Only Parking at Town Hall
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-While many in the United States were discussing whether or not NFL players should be taking a knee during the national anthem, Berkeley Township elected officials were thinking about how they…
NJ Assemblyman Wants to End War With Nazi Germany; Allow Horse Drawn Sleighs to Travel Sleigh Bell Free
TRENTON-We’ve all heard stories about old laws being on the books that no longer apply to modern-day America, but one New Jersey State Assemblyman says it’s time for Trenton to start cleaning…
Toms River Regional Schools Publishes Booklet of District Feats, Goals
Toms River Regional School District has issued a 23-page booklet outlining its recent accomplishments, providing historical context, and informing the community about exciting initiatives as it dives into the 2017-2018 school year.…
Scientists have figured out how to save the earth from cow farts
The secret to climate-friendly cattle. Moo-ve over, methane Pixabay Raising cattle contributes to global warming in a big way. The animals expel large amounts of methane when they burp and fart, a…
Op Ed: All hands needed on deck to turn the tide against the opioid crisis
by Kellyanne Conway, Tom Price WASHINGTON,DC– What do the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia have in common with the mountains of West Virginia, the former mill towns of southern New Hampshire and the…
Berkeley Township Hosting Medicare Change Seminars for Seniors
BREKELEY-Mayor Carmen Amato wants to let all senior residents know about Medicare changes for 2018. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2018 Enrollment Period: October 15 – December 7, 2017 The Office of…
Berkeley Flushing Hydrants Next Week
The Berkeley Township MUA will be flushing hydrants from October 2, 2017 through November 10, 2017 between 8 pm & 12 midnight. There may be low water pressure and some discoloration of…
Helicopters Hovering Over Shore Towns Just Trimming Vegetation
BURLINGTON COUNTY-Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) forestry contractors will trim trees in more than 50 municipalities in September as part of its $34 million vegetation management program for 2017. The work is done…
Ocean County Legislators Support Bill to Protect Seniors from Phone Scams
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are putting their full support behind a legislative initiative to better protect consumers, most especially seniors, from telemarketing harassment.…
Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Torres Guilty on Political Corruption Charges
TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty today to a criminal conspiracy charge for directing that city employees perform work at a private…
Shore Construction Union Backs Joe Vicari for Freeholder in Ocean County
Dear Editor, It is with great pleasure to announce The Monmouth & Ocean Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, has endorsed Joe Vicari for his re-election to the Ocean County Board of…
Tiny Dominica calls for help after Hurricane Maria
The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica appealed for desperately-needed aid and helicopters following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, which left the country struggling to survive without water or electricity. The island…
Toms River Pizzeria Closes its Doors
TOMS RIVER-Nino’s Coal Fired Restaurant in Toms River this week shut its doors. The popular pizzeria at the corner of Route 9 and Cox Cro closed after 10 years in operation at…
Are Toms River Republicans Pandering for the Orthodox Jewish Vote?
Photo: Democrat gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy at a recent visit to Lakewood. Political Commentary TOMS RIVER-After a gesture of goodwill was sent by the Toms River Police Department this weekend through a…
Toms River Mayor Apologizes for Letter Wishing Jewish Residents a Happy Rosh Hashanna
TOMS RIVER-A letter from the Toms River Police Department wishing Jewish residents a happy Rosh Hashanna has struck a nerve with some people in this New Jersey town. Last week, the…
Criminal Assaults Man; Steals His Pizza in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY-On September 19, 2017, patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery and later located the female suspect. At 2:01 am, Officers Tyler Daily and Sean Pettit responded to the…