Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former superintendent Steven…

Jersey Shore business expo coming to Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Shore businesses will have a chance to showcase their companies and build new relationships at the upcoming Jersey Shore Business Expo on June 6, 2023. The event,…

Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Restore Robust Workplace Religous Accommodations

Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Restore Robust Workplace Religous Accommodations Katelynn Richardson on April 17, 2023 The Supreme Court will hear the case of a former U.S. Postal Service (USPS)…

Cherished Ocean County bar and restaurant shutting its doors for good

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Surf Taco has officially announced it is shutting down its Jackson Township bar and restaurant. After reporting earlier this week, the company confirmed what residents in the town…

This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After 16 years, one of Jackson Township’s most beloved restaurants is closing. Surf Taco, once seen as the anchor restaurant for the Jackson Crossing plaza at the intersection…

July 2019: Toms RIver Mayor Mo Hill poses with his council candidates and campaign supporters after 2019 election victory.

Hill team rejects call for public hearing on downtown hi-rise apartment, future of Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter and others requested that a public summit be held at town hall during a public township council meeting, and political allies of…

Are houses of worship a legimitate election concern in Toms River?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once again, the matter of houses of worship in Toms River is quickly becoming a key election issue as three Republican tickets prepare to square off against each…

Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…

Three teams vying for nomination in Toms River GOP primary election

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two slates of candidates are seeking to unseat embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill in June’s GOP primary election. The first challenger is Toms River Republican Councilman…

Ocean County’s crime unit uses drones, cameras and anti-drone tech

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Since becoming Sheriff of Ocean County, former Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy has vastly increased the use of technology within the county’s largest law enforcement agency. One…

Driver who killed grandmother in Williamsburg crosswalk hit-and-run indicted

NEW YORK, NY – A Queens man who struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Williamsburg last year has been indicted for manslaughter. Daniel Buckley, 67, of Queens, was arraigned…

The future of the Toms River GOP hangs once again with this influential voting bloc

OP-ED TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, the Ocean County GOP leadership will either fall in line with previously convicted party chairman George Gilmore or show him they can stand on their…

Mayor Hill visits Elementary school to read to students in support of Read Across America

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mo Hill will come with a book and chill. He will, Hill will. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill visited the students at East Dover Elementary School and…

Diversity on display in Ocean County’s commissioner race

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County, once one of the least-diverse counties in the state, is now embroiled in an election for county commissioner with three very diverse candidates vying for office.…

Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…

New Jersey Democrats mock GOP dysfunction as key Republican leaders announce party swap

TRENTON, NJ – While a growing trend in the United States is seeing record numbers of registered Democrats switching to the Republican party, in New Jersey, key Republican leaders have switched to…

Jackson Mayor removed from county screening committee after snubbing Chairman, political appointments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina will be removed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore as a member of the Republican party screening committee. Reina, according to inside…

Adventure Crossing kicks off new golf center with Kosher ‘Midwinter Vacation’

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, the massive entertainment and warehouse project in Jackson Township kicked off the grand opening of its new indoor golf center with a Kosher Midwinter Vacation event…

Site of 205 unit housing project with shul on East Veterans Highway in Jackson.

Synagogue approved by zoning board inside East Veterans Highway 205 unit development

JACKSON, NJ – A 205-unit development project being built by Bil-Jim Construction and Cardinale Enterprises on East Veterans Highway will now have an 8,200-square-foot synagogue within it. The Synagogue, referred to by…

Case dismissed: Gilmore’s lawsuit in GOP civil war bounced by judge

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lawsuit filed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has been tossed out of court, but the civil war between those in the party aligned with Gilmore…

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