Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Sued Over 2024 Truck Crash Cites Lack of Training
A Jackson man has sued Toms River Township and Ocean County authorities over a 2024 truck crash at Church Road and North Bay Avenue.…
Freehold Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Woman With 19-Month-Old Baby Nearby
Freehold man Jaden Thompson pleaded guilty to attempted murder after stabbing a woman with a 19-month-old infant nearby in Jackson Township.…
Five Men Charged in Armed South Hackensack Robbery, Victim Struck With Gun
SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. – Five men from New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been charged in an armed robbery that left a man with a head wound after he was allegedly struck with…
Two Major Chester County Cases End With Life Terms, Decades in State Prison
Chester County prosecutors announced lengthy sentences in two major cases involving child sexual abuse and the 2023 murder of Dametrius McClain-Jackson.…
New Jersey to Punish Towns Who Don’t Overbuild by Withholding State Funding for Schools, More
New Jersey legislation would give towns that permit denser housing an advantage for certain grants, transportation funding and school construction aid.…
Five Men Charged in Armed South Hackensack Robbery After Multi-State Investigation
Five men face armed robbery and weapons charges after a South Hackensack victim was allegedly assaulted and robbed on Saddle River Road in May.…
Flood Watch Issued for Jersey Shore as Storms Could Dump Up to 5 Inches of Rain
A Flood Watch covers parts of the Jersey Shore Thursday as thunderstorms threaten 3 to 5 inches of localized rain and dangerous flash flooding.…
Former Howell Stop & Shop to Become Massive Kosher Supermarket With Free Valet Parking
Moisha’s Supermarket is taking over the former Howell Stop & Shop on Route 9 with a massive kosher market, free valet parking and delivery.…
Sherrill Criticizes Supreme Court Decision to Secure Mail-in Ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling allowing parts of President Donald Trump's executive order affecting mail-in voting to move forward while legal challenges continue, prompting criticism from New Jersey Gov.…
He Asked the Mayor About Facebook Records. Then Police Arrived
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The questions were about Facebook records. Then police entered the picture. An independent journalist was pressing Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn about denied public-records requests involving her mayoral Facebook…
Lakewood STA’s New Fees Raise Questions and Confusion Over Publicly Funded Private School Busing
Lakewood families face a $945 LSTA busing fee while NJ aid-in-lieu reaches $1,177, but the payments cover different transportation categories.…
Facing Budget Crisis, Lakewood Cuts Funding For Non-Mandated Schol Bus Routes
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Families in Lakewood Township whose children live close enough to school that transportation is not required by state law are facing a sharp increase in busing costs for the…
Friday Morning NJ Traffic: Two Crashes on I-195, Route 35 Closure, Route 3 Flooding Snarls Commute
Friday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing crashes on Interstate 195, a Route 35 closure in Woodbridge, flooding in Secaucus, and typical heavy delays approaching New York City crossings.…
Fate of 148 Townhomes Near Former McAuliffe School Moved to After November Election
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hours after the Cheder School opened at the former McAuliffe Middle School on Wednesday, an application for 148 high-density town homes was heard before the Jackson Zoning Board.…
More Than 1,100 Undocumented Immigrants Hold Driver’s Licenses in Lakewood
A new report by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses in Lakewood, renewing debate over immigration policy as Ocean County continues to grapple with the…
Ocean County Drivers Paying Less Than National Average as Cheapest Gas Falls Below $3.70
Toms River, NJ – While the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remains around $4.07 amid continued global supply concerns, drivers in Ocean County can still find fuel for…
Could Ocean County College Be Next as Enrollment Continues to Decline
Ocean County College's declining enrollment has prompted questions about whether the campus could eventually face redevelopment discussions similar to former New Jersey public schools that have recently been converted into yeshivas, although…
Former Bass River Elementary School to Become Yeshiva and Dormitories Backed by Lakewood Developer
The Bass River Planning Board approved plans to convert the former elementary school into a private yeshiva after determining New Jersey law required approval despite years of neighborhood opposition.…
Leor Moshe, Toms River Man Admits Running $47 Million Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Orthodox Jewish Community
A Toms River investment promoter has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud after admitting he defrauded more than 97 investors out of approximately $47 million in a Ponzi-like scheme, according to the…
Murphy keeps learning new tricks but finding someone to love is the lesson he needs most
The 1-year-old shelter dog is winning hearts with his progress, playful spirit and eagerness to learn JACKSON, NJ – Murphy arrived at the shelter as a young stray who did not even…