Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics

A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…

Government News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Politics

Manchester Zoning Board Denies Mikvah Application After Months of Hearings

MANCHESTER — After a series of hearings that stretched over several months, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny an application seeking to establish a mikvah inside a…

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New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes

Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…

New York City News·New York News·Pets and Animals

Maryland Sheetz sells $83K winning lottery ticket

Frederick store sells $83,201 winning FAST PLAY World Championship Poker ticket FREDERICK, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player started the week with an $83,201 payout after purchasing a FAST PLAY World Championship…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Toms River mayor vows fight to end free healthcare plans for political appointees and part time political jobs

Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today reaffirmed his commitment to…

Community News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Bobcat caught on camera outside New Jersey office near Round Valley Park

Rare footage adds to growing reports of the endangered wildcat’s return to central New Jersey. LEBANON, NJ – Residents in Lebanon were surprised this week when an office security camera captured a…

North Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Top Headlines·Trending News

Truck overturns off bridge, into New Jersey river; two rescued, fuel spill prompts hazmat response

A utility truck crashed off Route 295 into a tributary near West Deptford High School early Wednesday, triggering a large rescue and environmental cleanup effort. WEST DEPTFORD, NJ – Gloucester County emergency…

Police Blotter·South Jersey News

Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

Government News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Fatal library stabbing case stalls as defendant deemed unfit

Rockland judge rules defendant lacks capacity in fatal Finkelstein Library stabbing case NEW CITY, N.Y. – A Rockland County judge has ruled that the man who admitted to killing Finkelstein Library security…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Camden federal judge dismisses SNAP benefits lawsuit filed by local man against Atlantic County, state agencies

Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb allows plaintiff to proceed without fees but finds no valid claims in third amended complaint CAMDEN, NJ – Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb has dismissed…

Atlantic County News

Maryland Natural Resources Police ensure Chesapeake Bay shellfish remain safe after Potomac spill

State environmental agencies confirm Maryland oysters and other seafood meet federal safety standards following recent sewage spill concerns. Annapolis, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) announced that shellfish…

Maryland News

Newark federal judge sides with insurers, dismisses Hair Zone’s coverage lawsuit over defective hair products

Court rules Hartford and Travelers not liable under policy exclusions for company’s product damage claims NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hair Zone Inc., which does…

Business News·North Jersey News

Toms River council re-appoints controversial MUA commissioner to 5-year-term with free healthcare plan

Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – The ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

New Jersey Senator Kim blames President Trump for high food prices, but he’s lying to the public, here’s why

Fact check: Andy Kim falsely links Trump to grocery price surge that began years before 2025 Commodity market data and federal inflation reports show food prices spiked in 2022 due to global…

Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption·Top Headlines·US and World News

Using AI in the digital newsroom to achieve perfect Core Web Vitals for Goolge on your website

Using AI to improve the digital newsroom: How Shore News Network used ChatGPT, GTmetrix and Google PageSpeed Insights to achieve near-perfect Core Web Vitals Toms River, NJ – What began as a…

Tech and Gaming

Ocean County Commissioners announce new board appointments and reappointments for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a new round of appointments and reappointments to key county boards, advisory groups, and commissions, ensuring continued representation and leadership…

Ocean County News

Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…

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Federal judge grants pipeline company control of Franklin Township land

TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC can immediately take possession of land in Franklin Township, Somerset County, for construction linked to its Northeast…

Connecticut News

Roxybury warehouse purchased by ICE to be used as new North Jersey detention facilty

ROXBURY, NJ – The Department of Homeland Security has sparked a bil-partisan protest in North Jersey after it was announced the agency was seeking to purchase a warehouse and use it as…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Top Headlines

Brick Township birthday bash returns with family fun and free cake

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township is ready to party this weekend as the annual Brick Birthday Bash returns to celebrate the town’s founding with a free community event full of family activities,…

Community News·Ocean County News

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