Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder for Shooting Brick Drive-by Shooting
Ocean County County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police James Riccio announced today that a 17-year-old male juvenile has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting…
Brick Shootings Prompt Township Wide Anti-Drug Operation
In response to two recent shootings that occurred in Brick Township, Chief Riccio has stepped up patrols and special enforcement in areas known for criminal activity. Among other initiatives, manpower has been…
Fact Check: Hill Campaign Admits Passing Advertisement as Real News Story to Misdirect Voters
TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Mo Hill for Mayor today admitted that it has passed off a “paid for by” advertisement as a legitimate news article to voters in Toms River. A “news…
Editorial: Patch Reporter Karen Wall Not Fit to Moderate Toms River Mayoral Debate
TOMS RIVER-Karen Wall, a reporter for the former AOL-owned Patch, a network of hyper-local community news and blog sites will be moderating a debate between Jonathan Petro and Maurice Hill on Thursday,…
NJEA Endorses Kathy Egan for Toms River School Board
TOMS RIVER-Former TREA union boss Kathy Egan has received the coveted endorsement of the state’s largest teacher’s union, the New Jersey Education Association. In a flyer being distributed within the Toms River…
Murder Victim’s Body Found on Howell Road Identified as Lakewood Man
FREEHOLD – A man found deceased in the roadway of Hurley Pond Road in Howell early Friday morning has been identified and his death ruled a homicide, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher…
Eric Houghtaling: New Jersey’s Cranberry Crop Still Vital to Local Economies
TRENTON-New Jersey Agricultural and Natural Resource Committee Chairman, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling visited the Rutgers Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry & Cranberry Research station in Chatsworth to see what goes on behind…
Gordon Ramsay Visits Toms River Girl Fighting Cancer, Donates $10,000 to Go Fund Me
TOMS RIVER-International Chef Gordon Ramsay might have spent a few days in Toms River helping a wealthy local restauranteur, but the real legacy he will leave in Toms River, long after Caneda’s…
Brick Trader Joe’s Opens Tomorrow!
BRICK-The long-awaited Trader Joe’s in Brick Township opens tomorrow. Brick Township Mayor John Ducey said when it comes to the many new businesses his administration has drawn to Brick Township, Trader Joe’s…
Lisa Natale-Contessa Urges Toms River Residents to Call Murphy, Sweeney to ask for Fair School Funding
TOMS RIVER-Funding cuts by the administration of Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney have forced the Toms River Regional School District to cut jobs and services. Now, Lisa…
Can Gordon Ramsay Save Toms River’s Flailing Caneda’s White Rooster Restaurant?
TOMS RIVER-For many years, the wildly popular Rivoli’s Italian restaurant was housed in this small building on Fischer Boulevard. It was a quaint family favorite known for humongous portions of food, served…
NJ Man Who Was Denied Sex With Farm Animals Booby Trapped Farmers’ Driveways
VERNON-Richard Decker, 31 of Vernon was charged after police say he began harassing local farmers after they turned down his request to have sex with their farm animals. Police say after being…
Letter: The Putrid Smell of Patronage Politics Stinks Worse than Monmouth County Dump
AS TINTON FALLS DUMP CONTINUES TO SMELL AND ELECTION IS COMING UP – CLEAR CONFLICTS BETWEEN MONMOUTH COUNTY AND TINTON FALLS OFFICIALS On January 30th of 2019, over 300 local residents…
New Murphy Rule Will Further Cripple Mom and Pop Businesses in NJ; Senator Gopal Opposes
TRENTON-New Jersey is already unfriendly to small mom and pop businesses, Main Street USA and independent contractors when it comes to affordable healthcare. Despite the federal healthcare mandate being lifted, New Jersey…
Toms River Police: Watch Your Hog
TOMS RIVER-Toms River Police have reported an uptick in motorcycle thefts in the community and are warning residents to take caution. “Recently we have had a rash of motorcycles stolen in town.…
Turning Point Opening New Location In Toms River
TOMS RIVER-Turning Point restaurants have announced two new restaurants to be opening in the near future. One is in Doylestown, PA, the other right here in Toms River at the new expansion…
Postal Service: No Plan to Relocate Toms River Post Office
TOMS RIVER-The Township of Toms River has big plans for redeveloping the downtown section of the township which, according to a published proposal those plans involve relocating the downtown post office to…
Approved! New VA Hospital to be Built in Brick Township, Not Toms River
TOMS RIVER-A source who wishes to remain anonymous within New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim’s inner circle this week has confirmed that the new Ocean County Veterans Administration (VA) hospital will…
Police Searching for Toms River Man Who Tasered, Choked, Kidnapped Female Victim in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a wanted suspect of an aggravated assault. On Tuesday September 24, 2019 at approximately 2:20 pm, multiple officers responded to a…
Mo Hill’s Far Reaching, Inaccurate “Anti-Sanctuary” Resolution Gets Blasted in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-Maurice Hill and the Toms River Township Council were broadsided by dissent in a primarily Republican stronghold in New Jersey while trying to pass an “Anti-Sanctuary State” resolution that was different…