Controversial $180M pipeline clears last major hurdle in Pinelands vote

TRENTON — Amid whistles, cowbells and shouts from opponents, the proposal of a controversial cross-state pipeline cleared its last major hurdle Thursday as it received the blessing of New Jersey’s Pinelands Commission.…

September 15, 2017

1 min read

Travel Softball News: Manalapan Intensity Raises Over $2,000 for Cancer Research

Local Sports News·Monmouth County News

TRENTON-The Manalapan based ASE Intensity 12u girls came out winners, raising $2,000 for cancer research this weekend, even though they didn’t reach the championship game. The PINK Tournament is a competitive fast…

September 12, 2017

1 min read

Outlaws Win Pink Tournament With Walk Off Run

Local Sports News

TRENTON-The fall travel softball season in New Jersey heated up quickly this year after the Jersey Outlaws 18u defeated the NJ Sparks Elite softball team with an extra-innings walk off base hit…

September 12, 2017

1 min read

Confederate Flags and Facebook Posts Top Wall Street Millionaire Democrat Murphy’s Agenda in Jersey Race

New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON-New Jersey is one of the most taxed states in America. It’s also one of the most politically bankrupt states in the nation, but Phil Murphy, a Wall Street millionaire who wants…

September 8, 2017

2 mins read

Two of Three Accused Heroin Traffickers Caught in Jackson Already Released from Jail

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Two of three suspected heroin distributors caught by an Ocean County SWAT team just over 24 hours ago have already been released from jail under New Jersey’s reckless Bail Reform Act.…

August 2, 2017

1 min read

Christie reigns as least-popular governor in U.S. in latest poll

Politics

TRENTON — Chris Christie remains America’s most unpopular governor despite an ever-so-slight improvement in his disapproval rating, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Morning Consult poll showed Christie has a 69…

July 18, 2017

1 min read

Christie moves on major overhaul of mental health, addiction services

Politics

TRENTON — Within 60 days, Gov. Chris Christie intends to transfer the $1.2 billion agency in charge of mental health and addiction services to the Department of Health, in a move he…

July 11, 2017

1 min read

Lawmakers seek to give N.J. workers back pay from shutdown

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON — The leaders of both houses of the New Jersey Legislature are seeking to secure back pay for the tens of thousands of state workers furloughed during the recent state government…

July 11, 2017

1 min read

Christie budget provokes anger despite deal with Democrats

Government News

TRENTON — In the end, Gov. Chris Christie said, he kept his word. He didn’t scratch hundreds of millions of dollars in Democratic spending add-ons lawmakers said they feared could go under…

July 7, 2017

1 min read

Woman Who Stole Car, Dog from Quick Chek Arrested, Dog Safe

Police Blotter

JACKSON-On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:41 pm, Police Officers Sean Greenberger and Stephen Cilento responded to the Quick Chek located on Leesville Road on the report of a stolen vehicle which…

July 6, 2017

1 min read

Christie has no regrets about that oh-so-controversial weekend at the beach house

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

TRENTON — After spending most of Monday being mocked on news shows in the United States and across the globe, Gov. Chris Christie said he had no regrets about his family’s weekend…

July 6, 2017

1 min read

NJ First Family Parties on Beach Closed to the Public During Government Shutdown

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter·Politics

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — People hoping to visit Island Beach State Park this holiday weekend were not allowed in because of the state government shutdown Gov. Chris Christie ordered amid the state budget…

July 2, 2017

1 min read

Four Arrested in Lakewood in Medicare Fraud Investigation

In the News

by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean…

June 28, 2017

3 mins read

Governor Christie Appoints His Wife to Parole Board Job; Guadagno Nominee Withdraws Afterwards

New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON –Warren County Republican leader Doug Steinhardt has withdrawn his name from consideration as New Jersey state GOP chair after Gov. Chris Christie appointed his wife to the state parole board, Lt.…

June 16, 2017

1 min read

REPORT: New Jersey is Arresting More People for Weed Than Ever Before

Monmouth County News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

TRENTON — If you lined up every person who had been arrested on marijuana charges in the Garden State since 2000, according to a new report from the state chapter of the…

June 16, 2017

1 min read

Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ

Government News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-Imagine the scenario… You’re walking along the boardwalk with your child and she accidentally lets go of the big pink balloon she just received from a stand or vendor. Then a…

June 16, 2017

1 min read

Guadagno, Murphy Win Primary Elections

Politics

TRENTON, N.J. — Phil Murphy, the wealthy former ambassador who plowed $16 million on his own money into his campaign, brushed aside his five Democratic rivals and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno prevailed…

June 7, 2017

1 min read

New Jersey Tries to Squeeze Mafia Out of Recycling Business

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON — A bill aimed at fixing blind spots in regulating the recycling industry is moving through the New Jersey Legislature following a state report that found it remains vulnerable to influence…

June 2, 2017

1 min read

Weather Looking Good for This Weekend

Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Community News·Entertainment News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·What to do: Upcoming Events

New Jersey residents on Friday should be able to end their week with some pretty nice weather that should carry into Saturday. Friday should be mostly sunny with highs near 77. After…

June 2, 2017

1 min read

NJ Attorney General Will Pay You $25,000 to Snitch on Corrupt Politicians

Government News·Police Blotter·What to do: Upcoming Events

TRENTON-Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced two new initiatives to fight public corruption, including a reward program offering up to $25,000 for tips from the public, as well as a program that…

May 15, 2017

4 mins read

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