New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices dip below $2.50 statewide
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists are getting a rare break at the pump this week, as average fuel prices across the state dropped to some of the lowest levels seen in…
Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal from Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) seeks to undo New Jersey’s recently enacted tiered tax system on high-value real estate transfers, restoring a single flat…
Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…
NJ teen accused of firing shots moments after man is killed
Asbury Park man indicted on attempted murder and weapons charges Freehold, NJ – A late-night burst of gunfire on a city street has now led to a sweeping indictment against an 18-year-old…
Count Basie Center, Monmouth County Tourism Announce First Artists for ParkStage Summer 2026 Series
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in partnership with Monmouth County Tourism, has announced the first three performers scheduled to take the stage as part of the ParkStage…
Monmouth County Promotes 2026 Free Tire Pick-Up Program to Combat Mosquitoes
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is urging residents to participate in the county’s 2026 Tire Pick-Up Program, a free seasonal service aimed at reducing mosquito populations by…
Millstone commercial tract hits market for more warehouse development along Route 33
MILLSTONE, N.J. – A major Route 33 land listing in Millstone Township is offering developers nearly a dozen acres of prime commercial property with potential for retail, office, or warehousing use. The…
ICE increases enforcement operations across New Jersey, sparking concern and political response
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified enforcement activity across New Jersey this week, with reports of targeted arrests and detentions in multiple communities between January 19…
Jackson woman, former teacher admits to sexually assaulting teen student
Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office says a former intermediate school teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting a teenage student, concluding a nearly two-year investigation that exposed a prolonged pattern…
Wingstop turns up the heat with new Hot Honey Trio now available across New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Wingstop is doubling down on sweet heat this winter with the nationwide launch of its new Hot Honey Trio — three limited-time flavors designed to satisfy fans’ growing…
Former horse ranch property on Route 33 listed for $4.25 million, marketed for commercial redevelopment
FARMINGDALE, N.J. – A 23-acre property once home to a local horse ranch along Route 33 in Farmingdale is on the market for $4.25 million, offering a rare opportunity for commercial development…
Parents sue Monmouth County and Howell Township after son’s jail suicide
FREEHOLD, NJ – The parents of a 27-year-old man who died by suicide inside the Monmouth County Correctional Institution have filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit against Monmouth County, Howell…
Monmouth County Sheriff Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit for Allegedly Banning Woman from Facebook Page
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Shaun Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, alleging her critical comments on the agency’s official Facebook…
Court rules Monmouth County SPCA not subject to New Jersey public records law
FREEHOLD, NJ – The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is not considered a “public agency” under the state’s…
Former Wall Township school teacher facing jail time at sentencing in January
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving two students will be sentenced later this month. Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township,…
Former Red Bank pastor charged with sexual crimes against underage parishioner
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former pastor of a Red Bank church has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a juvenile parishioner, following a multi-agency investigation led by the Monmouth…
Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group
FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…
Wall Township police report arrests for DWIs, drug charges, and outstanding warrants
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Wall Township police made multiple arrests over the week spanning December 29 through January 4, charging several individuals with offenses including driving while intoxicated, narcotics possession, shoplifting, and…
Jackson councilman slams 35% summer camp fee hike as unfair to families
Jackson Township, NJ – A sharp 35% increase in Jackson Township’s summer camp rates has drawn criticism from both residents and township officials, with Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri calling the one-year hike “unfair…
New Jersey Saladworks manager groomed teen workers with booze, weed, and cigs
PIPERSVILLE, PA – A former Saladworks manager from Freehold, New Jersey is facing multiple felony charges after police say he supplied teenage employees with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes over several years while…