Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach

$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…

Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night

Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…

Update: Jackson Resident Has Had it With Illegal Petting Zoo Operating Across the Street From His House

Neighbor says years-long issues at 390 Cobain Road remain unresolved despite promises from the council as illegal petting zoo and synagogue continue to cause quality of life issues for his family and…

Landlords Fight Back Claiming New Rental Ordinance Backed by Public Official Trying to Keep Rent Low for Himself

Jackson backs 2.5% mobile home rent cap despite landlord litigation warning Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to adopt a revised mobile home rent control ordinance after a tense public…

Jackson councilman accuses officials of misusing open space funds on pet projects during election season

Pollak claims taxpayer-approved money diverted to parks projects, demands transparency Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township councilman sharply criticized local officials during Tuesday night’s council meeting, alleging that funds intended for land…

Mikie Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Fix Deteriorating and Failing NJ Transit: Give Me a Plan in 45 Days

Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed an executive order requiring NJ Transit to produce a sweeping plan within 45 days aimed at fixing long-standing service issues and improving the…

$1.7 million lottery ticket sold at local tavern in St Marys County

Winning ticket sold at Abell’s Tavern in Callaway ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Someone in Southern Maryland is waking up a millionaire after a $1.7 million Multi-Match ticket was sold at a…

Monmouth commissioners approve $27.7M land deal to save historic American Revolution site from Warehouses

115-acre site once eyed for warehouses moves toward preservation near Allentown. Freehold, NJ – Monmouth County commissioners voted 3-1 to advance the purchase of a 115-acre tract spanning Upper Freehold and Robbinsville,…

New York Governor’s Office Goes to War with Pizza Review Guy Who Fled NYC

Hochul urges the wealthy to return to NY as Portnoy blasts policy, backlash grows online against the Governor and NYC Mayor Albany, NY – New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s public appeal for…

Ocean County GOP feud between Trump-Aligned America First and politically conflicted OC Chairman Gilmore could end up in court this week

America First NJ leader alleges corruption as legal action looms over party leadership in Ocean County. Toms River, NJ – A growing internal rift within the Ocean County Republican Party is intensifying…

Monroe Township cracks down on illegal ATV, dirt bike use amid safety concerns

Police announce zero tolerance enforcement after rise in reckless riding Monroe Township, NJ – Police in Monroe Township are warning of strict enforcement measures following a surge in complaints involving juveniles operating…

Long Beach man pleads guilty to attempted murder in ax ambush attack

Prosecutors say victim suffered life-threatening injuries in early morning assault Mineola, NY – A Long Beach man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors say he ambushed a former coworker and…

Maryland player cashes in massive $1.7M jackpot

$1.7M jackpot ticket sold at Maryland tavern creates first Multi Match winner of 2026 CALLAWAY, MD — A Maryland Lottery player is waking up a millionaire after a $1.7 million Multi-Match jackpot…

One dollar bet turns into $50K payday in Ohio

Ohio woman beats 1 in 100000 odds to land $50K Pick 5 jackpot MARYSVILLE, OH — An Ohio woman defied steep odds to win $50,000 in the Pick 5 lottery game, officials…

Wawa scratch off turns into $300K jackpot for Portsmouth woman

Tax refund turns into $300K jackpot for Virginia woman after Wawa ticket buy CHESAPEAKE, VA — A Virginia woman turned extra cash from her tax refund into a life-changing $300,000 lottery win…

New Jersey Assemblyman Representing Lakewood Facing Foreclosure, IRS Leins on Million Dollar Home

Assemblyman Sean Kean faces foreclosure, IRS lien over Wall Township home Wall Township, NJ – A longtime New Jersey lawmaker is facing mounting financial pressure as a foreclosure action and a six-figure…

Sherrill blasts federal abortion probe as HHS opens investigation into 13 states

Marlton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a newly announced federal investigation into abortion coverage policies, calling the Trump administration’s move a “fishing expedition” as New Jersey…

Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey

An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…

Costco CEO vows $1.50 hot dog price will not change despite rising costs

A rare public moment put Costco’s most iconic loss leader back in focus as its CEO reaffirmed a decades-long pricing promise. BRICK, NJ – Good news, New Jersey hot dog fans. While…

New Jersey Bill to Ban Sale and Use Gas Leaf Blowers Introduced Again by Democrats

A proposed law would restrict sales, limit use in residential areas, and push a shift to electric equipment statewide. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill introduced for the 2026 legislative…

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