Woman fights with purse snatcher, gets dragged by car, police say
A woman attempting to stop a man from stealing her purse was dragged by a vehicle across a Jackson store parking lot as she grappled with the robber in his car, police…
Calls for Resignation of “Anti-Semitic” Councilman Made in New Jersey Town Divided
JACKSON-Some Orthodox Jewish residents are calling for the resignation of Jackson Township Councilman Robert Nixon after documents released by the township displayed Nixon’s intent to curb Orthodox Jewish population growth here. Jackson…
Timothy Ryan Honors Veterans Across Ocean County
by Phil Stilton Timothy Ryan, owner and operator of Ryan’s Home for Funerals has been suffering from medical problems as of late, but that didn’t stop him from hosting his annual salute…
Holidays Are the Perfect Time to “Buy in Ocean County”
In the upcoming days and weeks, downtown business districts and shopping areas – small and large – throughout Ocean County will come alive with the spirit of the holiday season. “No matter…
Council Pre-Approved Apartment Project, Affordable Housing Development to be Heard November 29th
JACKSON-A hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 29th at 7pm regarding a high density, affordable housing project to be built between the crossroads of Whitesville Road, South Hope Chapel Road, and…
NJ Heat Win All-Shore Fall Classic
HOLMDEL-The Howell based New Jersey Heat 14u softball team won the 2015 All-Shore one-day fall classic on November 6th. Jackson softball players Abigail Kisseberth, Amanda Ammerman, Gabby Lofredo and Briana Marconi helped…
Ocean County Republicans Sweep State Level Elections
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County’s state-level Republican leaders swept their Democrat opponents on election night in the polls. Candidates in Ocean County’s 9th, 10th, 12th and 30th legislative districts all went home winners Tuesday…
Jewish Voting Bloc Snubs Guadagno, Calls State PBA Director of Government Affairs a “Nazi Forerunner”
LAKEWOOD-This year, the influential Lakewood VAAD, a council of Orthodox religious, community and business leaders snubbed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and announced their endorsement of Democrat Phil Murphy. In a surprise preface…
AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity
TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official position to…
Dey: Conflicts Are Main Cause of School Board Failures
JACKSON-The seven-member Jackson Township School District Board of Education has run relatively low-key and successful for many years now and school board member Sharon Dey said the main reason is that the board…
Cash Strapped Toms River Republicans At Odds Over Out of Town Campaign Fundraiser
TOMS RIVER-Four years ago, the Toms River Republicans raised nearly $30,000 for their council re-election campaign. This year, under new leadership, the club has raised just over half of that, $18,000. According…
NJ PBA Endorses Ocean & Monmouth County Candidates
TRENTON-The New Jersey State PBA’s lobbying arm has spoken and delivered its endorsements for political candidates in this year’s general election statewide. Robert Nixon, a lobbyist for the State PBA said, “It’s…
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…
Howell Police Chief to Biker Who Fled Police: Turn Yourself In, Be a Man
HOWELL-After a biker who was involved in a scuffle at a bar eluded Howell Police Officers, Police Chief Andrew Kudrick had strong words for the man. “Just be a man and turn…
Toms River Teen Still Reported As Missing
TOMS RIVER-A Toms River teenager is still being reporting by police as a missing child five days later. “We are attempting to locate a missing 13 year old girl from Toms River,”…
Amy Cores Challenges Senator Singer, Invites Long-time Politician to Carpool to Newspaper Candidate Session
HOWELL-Amy Cores, a challenger to New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer has invited the longtime senator who represents Lakewood to carpool with her to an upcoming candidate session hosted by the Asbury…
Toms River Police Investigating Damage of Eruv on JCP&L Utility Poles
TOMS RIVER-This past summer, Orthodox Jewish residents living in the North Dover section of Toms River were granted permission by JCP&L to install a public eruv network in the township. The township…
Police: Drunk Driver Cause of Reported Crash on East Veterans Highway Saturday Afternoon
JACKSON- On Saturday afternoon at 1:23 pm, Police Officer Stephen Cilento responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on East Veterans Highway. The investigation resulted in the 47 year old female driver…
Report: Woman Lied to Police About Stolen Vehicle After Crash in Lakewood
JACKSON- On October 6th, Police officer Jeff Henba took a spoke with a 21 year old female resident of Delaware Trail at police headquarters who reported that her vehicle had been stolen…
Council Approved Larsen Road High Density Housing Application Submitted to Planning Board
JACKSON-Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…