Teen shot in leg in Far Rockaway, suspect fled on scooter
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg Wednesday afternoon in Far Rockaway, and the gunman fled the scene on a push scooter, police said. The shooting occurred around…
Jackson shelter dog Rayna overlooked again
JACKSON, N.J. — Shelter staff and volunteers at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are calling for help as Rayna, a 3½-year-old surrendered dog, continues to wait for her forever home. Described…
Cool Off This Summer at the Jackson Spray Park
JACKSON, N.J. — With summer temperatures rising, the Jackson Township Spray Park has officially opened for the 2025 season, offering families a chance for young children to cool off under a range…
Owner gave her up now Rayna waits for a second chance
JACKSON, N.J. — A deep-gray-coated pup named Rayna has been quietly waiting for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after being surrendered by her owner along with two…
Pit bull stigma leaves gentle dog stuck in shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — Amid a crowded shelter and limited volunteer time, a dog named Saphie has quietly waited for a chance at a permanent home — and now staff are making a…
Eleven victims file lawsuits over alleged abuse at New Jersey Youth Detention Center
CAMDEN, N.J. — Eleven survivors who say they were sexually abused as children while confined at the Camden County Youth Detention Center have filed lawsuits against Camden County, alleging the county failed…
Toms River Doubles Summer Concert Series Expanding the Family Friendly Nights Out for 2025
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s great news for music lovers in Toms River and the surrounding region. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today announced the township has doubled the number of free…
New Jersey police officer pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A suspended Dover police officer has pled guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally. Anthony…
Hot rods and crafts return to NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum on June 28
LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum will host its annual Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar on Saturday, June…
Wildwoods Doo Wop Neon Night Tours every Tuesday and Thursday this summer
WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods are bringing back their popular Doo Wop Back to the 50s Neon Night Tours, offering visitors a chance to experience the largest collection of mid-century resort architecture…
Rediscovering Wildwood’s Hidden Gem: Fascination on the Boardwalk
Wildwood is slowly losing its retro-Americana charm, one condo and one boardwalk smoke shop at a time, but one man is still holding on tightly to what New Jersey’s boardwalks once held…
Eagle Scout donates 50 handmade blankets and funds to CHOP liver patients
JACKSON, N.J. — An Eagle Scout candidate has completed a project benefiting young liver patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), delivering handmade blankets and a monetary donation to support pediatric…
Birthday scratch-off gift turns into $57K payday for Maryland woman
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A birthday tradition between a boss and employee turned into a five-figure windfall after a Maryland woman scratched off a $57,777 winning ticket gifted at work. Mary Ann Houck…
Pittsburgh Police K9 Miky dies from medical emergency
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the unexpected death of K9 Miky, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, following a medical emergency on Wednesday. K9 Miky had served with the department since…
Crash Demo Shows Teens Reality of Bad Choices Behind the Wheel
CLARKSTOWN, NY — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh joined multiple local agencies Monday for a mock DWI accident demonstration held for students at Nanuet High School, officials announced. The event, held…
Toms River offers final chance to register for summer surfing, bodyboarding and paddleboarding camps
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation is reminding residents that registration is still open for its summer Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camps, held in partnership with Coastline Adventures.…
Clarkstown police arrest two in Nanuet sex trafficking sting
NANUET, N.Y. — The Clarkstown Police Department’s Street Crime Unit conducted an undercover operation that led to the arrest of two individuals on charges related to prostitution and sex trafficking at a…
Dozens of homeless seek shelter at Toms River library amid heavy rain and outreach effort
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Dozens of homeless individuals took refuge Tuesday morning at the Ocean County Library and nearby municipal facilities in downtown Toms River as rain swept through the area, effectively…
Toms River Recreation Offers Junior Lifeguard Classes at Ortley Beach
TOMS RIVER, NJ – June 10, 2025 – The Toms River Recreation Department, in partnership with the Ortley Beach Lifeguards, is excited to announce that a few spots remain for its highly…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…