Lakewood Zoning Board Taunts Citizen Filming Meeting

LAKEWOOD-A video posted this weekend by a YouTuber who goes by the name of “First Amendment Activist” posted a shocking video of Lakewood Township planning board members mocking his right to record…

In the News

Racial and Religious Tensions Escalate to Violence Around New Jersey Jewish Orthodox Enclave

LAKEWOOD-Over the past year, racial and religious tensions between Lakewood’s predominantly Orthodox Jewish population and residents in surrounding towns have escalated, culminating in violence for the first time this week. As Lakewood…

Community News

Father of bomb suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami: I called FBI twice

ELIZABETH — The father of Ahmad Khan Rahami, the man suspected in planting bombs in New York and New Jersey, told reporters outside his fried chicken restaurant this morning that he called…

Police Blotter

Lighthouse International Film Society Presents:Screening & director discussion- ALL IN TIME-March 19th @ 8:00PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations filmfestivalpr@gmail.com Christine Rooney Managing Director liffinfo@gmail.com 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film: ALL IN…

Ocean County News

Ocean County Boat Pumpout Program Entering 19th Season

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Pumpout Boat Program will continue in 2016, its 19th season. Since the program began in 1997, more than 65,000 recreational boats have used the free service…

Community News

Jackson Based Harmony Bank Sold to Lakeland Bancorp for $32 Million

JACKSON-The Boards of Directors of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which Harmony Bank will be merged with and into…

Business News

Toms River Chabad Hearing Set for April 14th Zoning Board Meeting

The Toms River Township zoning board announced a new date for the next hearing on the controversial Chabad Jewish Center variance. The application for Chabad Jewish Center of Toms River, 2001 Church…

Community News

Football Player Luke Butera Signs Letter of Intent for Marist College

TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School North senior Luke Butera has signed a letter of intent and has received a scholarship to play football for Marist College. Butera is the captain…

School and Education News

Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms

Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey Senate in…

Politics

ISIL: not a caliphate, but a crime ring, says Obama

The US president has said that an end to the conflict in Syria is key to dismantling the so-called Islamic State, or ISIL. Barack Obama has vowed to prevail in the fight…

Politics

Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms

Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey Senate in…

In the News

Oroho Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s budget address and the upcoming legislative budget season: Sen. Steven Oroho said that in upcoming budgeting process the Legislature…

Politics

Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Small Businesses & Seniors Will Be Hit Hard by Minimum Wage Increase

Imposing more state mandates will have a chilling effect on New Jersey’s economy warned the 9th Legislative District delegation, following the announcement of what is the latest in a string of anti-small…

Politics

Trump Schlongs Rubio, Cruz, Romney in Houston Debate

Donald Trump is a the clear cut winner of Thursday night’s Republican debate in Houston, Texas according to a Drudge Report Poll. Of the 440,000 who took the poll, 56% felt…

Politics

Trump: Mexico Border Wall Just got 10 Feet Taller After Former Mexican President's Comment

HOUSTON,TX-Billionaire mogul Donald Trump lashed out Thursday night at past and present Mexican heads of state who challenged his plan to make Mexico pay for a wall along the southern U.S. border.…

Politics

Public Hearing on March 22 over Seaside Heights Beach Swap

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Program will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. March 22 to discuss a request by Seaside Heights to dispose…

Community News·What to do: Upcoming Events

JCP&L Maintenance Set for Howell Township

HOWELL – Jersey Central Power and Light will conduct planned vegetation maintenance along their transmission lines in Howell Township. Along with tree removal and herbicide crews, township officials said the work will…

In the News

Another housing project using Sandy funds? 5 things to know

WALL TOWNSHIP – Dozens of residents packed a special meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday night to hear, and scrutinize, the plans for a proposed affordable housing development on…

In the News

Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

HOWELL – Howell Township Mayor William Gotto and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro recently met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney on Feb. 18 to discuss the mandated affordable housing law.…

Community News·Politics

Lighthouse International Film Festival presents- A WING AND A PRAYER- screening and director discussion. Feb 27th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations filmfestivalpr@gmail.com Christine Rooney Managing Director liffinfo@gmail.com 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film – A…

Ocean County News

plan- Page 956

Lakewood Zoning Board Taunts Citizen Filming Meeting

Racial and Religious Tensions Escalate to Violence Around New Jersey Jewish Orthodox Enclave

Father of bomb suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami: I called FBI twice

Lighthouse International Film Society Presents:Screening & director discussion- ALL IN TIME-March 19th @ 8:00PM

Ocean County Boat Pumpout Program Entering 19th Season

Jackson Based Harmony Bank Sold to Lakeland Bancorp for $32 Million

Toms River Chabad Hearing Set for April 14th Zoning Board Meeting

Football Player Luke Butera Signs Letter of Intent for Marist College

Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms

ISIL: not a caliphate, but a crime ring, says Obama

Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms

Oroho Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Small Businesses & Seniors Will Be Hit Hard by Minimum Wage Increase

Trump Schlongs Rubio, Cruz, Romney in Houston Debate

Trump: Mexico Border Wall Just got 10 Feet Taller After Former Mexican President's Comment

Public Hearing on March 22 over Seaside Heights Beach Swap

JCP&L Maintenance Set for Howell Township

Another housing project using Sandy funds? 5 things to know

Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

Lighthouse International Film Festival presents- A WING AND A PRAYER- screening and director discussion. Feb 27th.

Facebook