Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61
Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant from his…
New Jersey flags to fly half-staff for 226 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
TRENTON, N.J. — Acting Governor Tahesha Way has ordered all U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Monday in remembrance of the 226 victims killed in the collapse of…
Watch: Kingda Ka Demolished: World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Falls in Quiet Farewell at Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson Township, NJ – Before the sun had fully risen over New Jersey this morning, the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure met its end. At approximately 7:00…
Kingda Ka’s reign comes to an explosive end as Six Flags prepares for historic implosion
JACKSON, NJ – The towering green giant that has ruled the skyline of Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly two decades is about to take its final bow—Kingda Ka, once the tallest…
Murphy Raises U.S. Flags in New Jersey After Trump Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, following a directive issued by President Donald J. Trump after…
President Trump Signs Executive Order, Flags Raised to Full Mast for Inauguration
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that U.S. flags be flown at full mast during all presidential inaugurations. This directive immediately went into effect, raising flags across Washington,…
Flags to fly at half-staff during Trump inauguration, but it’s not a historic first
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff during Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, as part of a national period of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter,…
Watch: Final ride on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure draws crowds and nostalgia
JACKSON, N.J. — The iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure took its final run of the season, perhaps for good, bringing fans and thrill-seekers from around the region…
Spadea: New Jersey Democrats Banning American Flags Not a Real Issue
EDISON, N.J. — A decision by the Edison Township Council to prohibit flags, including the American flag, from being displayed during council meetings has sparked local controversy, with critics accusing both political…
Inspector General Flags Risks of Waste and Abuse in Biden’s Green Tech Loan Program
The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), which has seen its budget grow to over $400 billion under the Biden administration, is at risk of mismanagement and potential waste, according to…
Confirmed: Kingda Ka is Done Forever, Six Flags Announces Future Plans
JACKSON, NJ – As reported initially and broken by Shore News Network, Six Flags finally confirmed what has been reported here for the past week. Kingda Ka is done. Six Flags Great…
Is Kingda Ka Closing? Six Flags Says ‘Announcement’ Coming Soon
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Kingda Ka, the record-breaking roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, is at the center of speculation following unconfirmed reports that the popular ride may be closing. Fans…
What’s Next for Kingda Ka? The Rise and Fall of Great Adventure’s Most Legendary Coasters
The towering green giant, Kingda Ka, has long been the crown jewel of Six Flags Great Adventure. As the world’s tallest coaster and the second-fastest, Kingda Ka promises an experience like no…
Citizen flags down officers after man shot on Potee Street
BALTIMORE, MD — A 35-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being shot in Baltimore’s Southern District, police said. Southern District patrol officers were on routine patrol in the 3600 block of…
Governor Murphy Orders Flags Lowered for Victims on Anniversary of Horrific Terror Attack Launched by Hamas
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, October 7, 2024, to honor the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist…
Six Flags Great Adventure Turns Up the Terror with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS! 🎃
Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes because Six Flags Great Adventure is about to bring your nightmares to life with Fright Fest Extreme, the park’s biggest, scariest, and most heart-pounding Halloween event…
Jackson Mayor Meets With DOT Commissioner for Plan to Address Six Flags Traffic Nightmares
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Mayor Michael Reina hosted New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Commissioner Francis O’Connor and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bertoni on Thursday to discuss concerns regarding traffic and infrastructure…
College Flags and the Jersey Shore Tradition of Alma Mater Pride
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the Jersey Shore, you’ve probably noticed something peculiar: nearly every other home proudly flies a college flag. You can also see the beach dotted with…
Double Red Flags Raised in Cape May as City Shuts Down Ocean Swimming Amid Debby
Cape May is bracing for the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, leading to some serious safety measures at the shore. The Cape May Firefighters have closed the ocean to bathers, raising double…
Search for Missing Boater at Lake Near Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON, NJ – A boating accident has left one person missing following the capsizing of a vessel on Prospertown Lake. The incident, which involved a single boat, prompted an immediate response from…
New Jersey Mayor Orders Flags at Half Mast For Murdered Pennsylvania Firefighter
Middletown Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore Middletown, NJ – Middletown Mayor Tony Perry has ordered flags across the township to be lowered in honor of Buffalo Township Fire…
Virginia Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighter Corey Comperatore
Richmond, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that flags will be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore. Comperatore tragically lost his life while shielding his family. Governor Youngkin announced…
New Jersey Man Arrested for Damaging Pride Flags in Downtown Display
MADISON, NJ – A 21-year-old local man was arrested on charges of criminal mischief after allegedly tearing down six pride flags in downtown Madison early Sunday morning. The incident, which also involved…
Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at a veterans war memorial in Jackson on…
US asks Panama to strip flags from Iranian ships sanctioned by Washington
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The United States has asked Panama to ban Iranian vessels sanctioned by Washington from using its flag, U.S. State Department special envoy Abram Paley said on Wednesday. Paley…
Cruise operator Carnival flags impact to operations amid Red Sea tensions
(Reuters) – Cruise operator Carnival on Friday joined the growing list of companies flagging a potential hit to their operations following attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis.…
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