Marines Should Not Go Into Hiding: Veterans Group Rescinds Previous Guidance to Stay Hidden During Iran Conflict

A force protection message sent to Marine Corps League members was reversed a day later after backlash across the organization. TRENTON, NJ – A national advisory urging members of the Marine Corps…

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New Jersey Wants to Change Constitution to Allow Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Racetracks

New Jersey senators push constitutional amendment to allow casinos at racetracks Trenton, NJ – A new proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow casino-style gambling at two major racetracks, potentially…

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ICE Arrests Tren de Aragua Gang Member Shortly After Landing at Newark Liberty Airport

Federal agents say a Venezuelan national and confirmed member of the Tren de Aragua gang was taken into custody after arriving on a domestic flight. Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Top New Jersey Dem Wants to Force School District Consolidation: Why Jackson and Lakewood Should Take Notice

Top New Jersey Education Senator Calls for Mandatory School District Consolidation New Jersey’s top Democrat overseeing education policy is now openly calling for mandatory consolidation of school districts, reigniting a controversial debate…

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No Happy Ending as Two New Jersey Massage Parlor Workers Charged for Prostitution

Authorities say two women were arrested after a search warrant was executed at a massage business in Festival Mall. Hamilton Township, NJ – Two women were charged following a prostitution investigation at…

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Fatal Apartment Fire on Oliver Street Under Investigation in North Tonawanda

A man died after firefighters pulled him from a smoke-filled apartment during a commercial structure fire Wednesday afternoon. North Tonawanda, NY – A man died after a fire broke out inside a…

New York News

Can Seaside Heights Prevent a Repeat of 2025’s Violence as the 2026 Season Nears?

After a summer marked by stabbings, mass arrests, and boardwalk shutdowns, the question facing Seaside Heights is whether the town can avoid another season of violence as crowds return in 2026. Seaside…

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Former EPA Superfund Toxic Waste Site On the Market for an $18 Million Flip

A 22.7-acre property known as Reich Farm in Toms River has been listed for $18 million with approvals for warehouse, office, and self-storage development. Toms River, NJ – One of the largest…

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Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester

A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…

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What’s On Fire? Southern Ocean County Heavy Smoke Prompts Police Advisory

Authorities say a controlled burn by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is causing widespread smoke but poses no threat to the public. Stafford Township, NJ – Smoke drifting across parts of…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter·South Jersey News

Morris County K9 Teams Earn Regional Certifications, Top Dog Award at USPCA Trials

Eight Morris County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams successfully earned regional certifications in narcotics, explosives, and electronics detection. Morristown, NJ – The Morris County Sheriff’s Office announced that eight K9 teams have successfully…

North Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Correction Officer Indicted After 106 MPH Crash That Injured Couple, Killed Unborn Child in Amityville

Prosecutors say an off-duty state correction officer sped through stop signs and crashed head-on into another vehicle, seriously injuring two victims. Amityville, NY – A New York State correction officer has been…

New York News·Police Blotter

Beachwood Adds Two New Four-Way Stop Intersections on Barnegat Boulevard and Ocean Avenue

Beachwood police say two intersections have been converted to full four-way stops as part of a new traffic pattern beginning this week. Beachwood, NJ – Drivers traveling through Beachwood will notice new…

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Jackson Resident Files Lawsuit Challenging Board Approval of Commercial Project

A Jackson Township resident says the zoning board unlawfully approved a contractor yard and truck maintenance facility on a wetlands-covered property along West Commodore Boulevard. Jackson Township, NJ – A Jackson Township…

Jackson Township News

Daytona Beach Meth Bust Leads to Six Arrests at Local Hotel, Sheriff Says

Undercover Volusia County detectives seized methamphetamine and arrested six people during a buy-bust operation at a Daytona Beach hotel. Daytona Beach, FL – Six people were arrested Tuesday during a narcotics operation…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Drones will soon be delivering Grubhub orders in New Jersey

A three-month pilot program will allow customers near Wonder’s Green Brook location to receive food orders by drone starting March 18. Green Brook, NJ – Grubhub announced a new pilot program that…

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NJ prison range boss accused of selling state ammo for $400K

Ex-NJ corrections lieutenant accused of stealing ammo and pocketing $400K TRENTON, NJ — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant who oversaw state gun ranges has been indicted on 24 criminal…

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Judge Rules in Favor of Jamaican Restaurant Against New Jersey Wholesale Supplier

Newark, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted a partial default judgment in a contract dispute after a supplier failed to respond to allegations that it accepted more than…

$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road

Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…

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Mercer County Commissioners Approve Funding for Public Safety, Health Programs, and Infrastructure

Officials authorized contracts, grants, and infrastructure projects during a recent meeting, including funding for addiction services and upgrades at the county jail and airport. Trenton, NJ – Mercer County commissioners approved a…

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