Former Lacey Mayor Honored with Grand Reception

TOMS RIVER-Former Lacey Township Mayor John C. Parker was honored with a grand reception this weekend by the Southern Ocean County Conservative Republican PAC, a group of independent conservative Republicans working diligently…

New Jersey News

Prosecutor: One of Two South Toms River Gunmen Still At-Large

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh announced today that two individuals have been charged in connection with the shootings that occurred in South Toms…

New Jersey News

Republicans Hush on Charges Against Tom Kean’s Political Director

MIDDLETOWN-In the wake of criminal charges against Hamilton Township Republican Mayor Kelly Yaede and her campaign manager, Monmouth County Republican rising star Dan Scharfenberger, Republicans are remaining silent. Scharfenberger who is being…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Politics

Mayor, Campaign Manager Went Too Far, Facing Charges

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP-Hamilton Township Mayor Kelly Yaede and her campaign manager, Monmouth County GOP operative Dan Scharfenberger are facing criminal charges after the pair violated New Jersey law by releasing expunged criminal information…

Government News·Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Politics

Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region September 2019 Events

September 3, 2019 JACKSON – Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is holding a free New Moms Network meeting Tuesday, September 3, 1–3 p.m., at Meridian Health Village at Jackson,…

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Ocean County GOP Scrambling for Cash, Respect as Critical Elections Near

TOMS RIVER-Republicans across Ocean County are starting to worry about whether or not newly elected GOP Chairman Frank Holman, whose accounting firm receives over $6,000,000 annually from public and politically aligned professional…

New Jersey News·Politics

Jackson MUA Approves Water and Sewer to Advance Construction of 1,000 New Homes in Eastern Section of Jackson Township

JACKSON-The Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority has voted to approve water and sewer lines to facilitate the construction of four major residential neighborhood construction sites on the eastern side of the town. The…

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Toms River Murderer Was Victim’s 17 Year Old Son

Today, Asbury Park Press reported that the teenage murderer apprehended by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office was in fact the victim’s son. This information remains unconfirmed by the prosecutor’s office and the…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Toms River Councilman Rodrick Proposes Restaurants, Liquor Licenses to Promote Downtown Growth

TOMS RIVER-After a day at the office in downtown Toms River, many people want to just get out and go out. Unfortunately, except for one restaurant with a liquor license, there’s really…

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Another Shooting Reported in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD –- Two men are in custody after two other men were shot while sitting inside a vehicle after another vehicle pulled up alongside them and began firing, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor…

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New Jersey Democrats and Republicans Should Unite Against Dangerous and Irresponsible Murphy, Grewal Sanctuary State Directive

BRICK-Brick Mayor John Ducey, a Democrat, reiterated this week that Brick Township is not, and never will be a sanctuary city, reaffirming the promise he made the to the community nearly…

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

Toms River Councilman Hill Sounds the Alarm on Illegal Work Done by Rabbi at Toms River Home

TOMS RIVER-Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill on Monday lashed out against Toms River homeowner Rabbi Moshe Rotberg after being alerted by residents about illegal activity at Rotberg’s home at 1871 Old Freehold Road.…

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Amid Corruption Scandal, Murphy Gives SDA Chairman Nixon “Full and Unwavering Support” to Move Forward

TRENTON-Despite multiple scandals under his watch as chairman of the School Development Authority, Governor Phil Murphy announced he has full confidence in the leadership of Jackson Township resident Robert Nixon and newly…

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

Two Plans; Development Could Turn Toms River Into New Jersey’s Major Next City

TOMS RIVER-Two plans on the table in Toms River could push the town of 92,000 people over the edge to become a full-fledged city. First the Downtown Toms River Redevelopment Plan…

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Ruthless Softball Names GCU Head Coach as 18U Travel Softball Coach; Tryouts Tuesday

MANALAPAN-Just one year into her new program in New Jersey, Team USA Softball Hall of Famer Crystl Bustos and her Ruthless Softball program have named Georgian Court University Head Coach Nicole Degenhardt…

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Can GOP Boss Golden Beat Democrats This Time Around as Immigrant Directive Battle Heats Up

TOMS RIVER– FREEHOLD-Monmouth County GOP Boss Shawn Golden also happens to be Sheriff of the county with a not-so-great political track record when it comes to opposing Democrats in his county. Now,…

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Ocean County Household Waste Collection Begins This Weekend in Manchester

THE SUMMER is a great time to dispose of old paint, pesticides and a host of other household chemicals that may be collecting in closets, garages and basements. The Ocean County Board…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Where to See Fireworks This Summer at the Jersey Shore in July

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-What is the Jersey Shore without fireworks? Fireworks displays are held weekly in Brick, Point Pleasant, Seaside and Lakewood. The Lakewood BlueClaws, minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies will host…

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School Board Candidates Have Until July 29 to File

TOMS RIVER-Want to serve your community by being a member of your town’s Board of Education? Now’s your chance. Anyone can do it. All you have to do is get a school…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

Rodrick Says Toms River Council Censured Him in an Act of Political Reprisal

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick who engaged in a heated political campaign against Toms River Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill and former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said on Tuesday that his…