Disgraced Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Working on Plea Deal

TOMS RIVER-Charged with stealing approximately $118,000 from the Little League baseball and softball program at Holbrook Little League, former league president Anthony DelVecchio and Treasurer John Lehman are working on plea bargains,…

July 23, 2018

1 min read

Former Auburn Star Victoria Draper Talks About Life in the Pros with Chinese National Team

Local Sports News

by Erin Stilton VIERA, FL-Victoria Draper has turned in her Auburn Tigers college uniform and now wears Chinese red as she plays for the Beijing Shougang Eagles professional softball team. Beijing’s roster…

July 17, 2018

1 min read

Freehold Raceway Mall Now Charging for Parking Spots

Business News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

FREEHOLD-Patrons to the Freehold Raceway Mall are upset over new premium parking fees that have customers walking past acres of open spots near the mall entrance. The program announced in December caught…

July 17, 2018

1 min read

Fire Consumes Home in Howell Township

Police Blotter

HOWELL-On Saturday, the Southard Fire Dept was dispatched for a small mulch fire. Shortly after being dispatched we were dispatched again for a structure fire as the fire grew in size. Mutual…

July 15, 2018

1 min read

True Grit: Jessie Warren Hits a Home Run on Next Pitch After Foul Ball to the Face

Local Sports News

by Erin Stilton VIERA, FL-Jessie Warren, who made one of the most memorable plays in collegiate softball history Warren, playing third base, made that diving catch and double play that led her…

July 8, 2018

1 min read

Police: Photographer Arrested at Fatal Accident Scene for Assaulting Officer

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

JACKSON-Police in Jackson have arrested a man claiming to be a photographer at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred Thursday on South Hope Chapel Road. Police said Paul C. Williams…

June 28, 2018

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Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Bringing Ruthless Softball to New Jersey This Summer

In the News·Local Sports News

JACKSON-When Crystl Bustos was twelve years old, she was turning heads in the softball community of southern California. She had everything going right for her. She was one of the top rated…

June 20, 2018

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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Recognize 26 Young Women with Girl Scout Gold Award

Atlantic County News·Burlington County News·Cape May County News·Community News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more than 100…

June 19, 2018

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Howell Police Commend Moviegoers After Bomb Scare

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

HOWELL-A bomb scare at the local Howell Xscape movie theater turned out to be a false alarm according to police here. According to witnesses, moviegoers were interrupted after three men walked into…

June 12, 2018

1 min read

Jersey Assassins Crowned 2018 New Jersey USA Softball State Champions

In the News

EWING-The Jersey Assassins won the 2018 USA Softball New Jersey 14U A division championship this weekend with a 13-0 shutout against Diamonds to Boardroom. Kate Struz (Howell MS South) pitched a one…

June 4, 2018

1 min read

Jersey Intensity 12u Wins Memorial Day Salute Tournament

In the News

WESTHAMPTON, NJ– The Jersey Intensity 12u team won the 2018 Memorial Day Salute fastpitch tournament, defeating the Lady Jags, out of Jackson 6-3 in the championship game this past weekend. Travel Softball…

May 29, 2018

1 min read

New Jersey USSSA Softball Power Ratings Leaders as of May 23, 2018

Local Sports News

Memorial Day marks the official start of travel softball in New Jersey for most teams and this weekend was a busy one across the state and beyond. Here are the USSSA Power…

May 29, 2018

1 min read

Ocean County Memorial Held for Fallen Police Officers

Police Blotter

by NJ OAG LAKEWOOD-On Friday, NJ Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined the families and friends of fallen officers, and community guests at the Ocean County Police Chief’s Association Law Enforcement Memorial…

May 21, 2018

1 min read

Man Bit Officer’s Hand in Drunken Stupor

Police Blotter

by Jackson PD JACKSON-On Saturday night, shortly after 9pm, Jackson Police Officers Davis, Minissale and Thomason responded to a residence on Topaz Drive on the report of an intoxicated male causing a…

May 21, 2018

1 min read

Crosswalk to Johnson School Axed by County Officials for New Three Story 216 Unit Apartment Complex

Community News·Politics·School and Education News

JACKSON-A project proposed by Highview Homes, LLC to build 215 high density apartments on Larsen Road across the street from the Johnson and Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary schools had a minor setback after Ocean…

May 10, 2018

1 min read

Background Checks for Elected Officials in Another Shore Town After Councilman’s Arrest

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS-Spring Lake Heights Borough Councilman Robert Merriken is in hot water after an arrest captured on a police officer’s body cam landed the elected official in jail on CDS charges in…

May 10, 2018

1 min read

Toms River Council Ordinance Protects North Dover Land Tract from Overdevelopment

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A large 50 acre land tract in the heart of the North Dover section of the township has been changed to limit the density of construction should it be be developed…

May 9, 2018

3 mins read

Potok Wins First Varsity Game for Jags in 4-1 Win Over Southern Regional

Local Sports News

JACKSON-Freshman Matt Potok picked up his first win of his career throwing 4 innings with 6 hits, 1 unearned run and 3k. Tom Cartnick Hit a big 2 run triple. Carmine Petosa…

May 2, 2018

1 min read

New Ocean County Bridge Plan Includes Replacement of Grawtown Road Bridge

Community News

JACKSON-After the completion of the Cooksbridge Road Bridge, Ocean County engineers are looking now to replace the bridge on Grawtown Road according to a public notice issued by the county. The bridge…

May 1, 2018

7 mins read

Ocean County Softball Tournament bracket and results

In the News

The Ocean County Softball Tournament is under way. Brick Township was awarded the No. 1 seed in the tournament with Manchester Township seeded second, Jackson Liberty third and Toms River East fourth.…

April 16, 2018

1 min read

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