After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
Senator Says Stinky, Off Color, Foul Tasting Water Affecting Nearly One Million Customers in New Jersey is Safe to Drink
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim reassured New Jersey residents Friday that despite an unusual odor and taste affecting tap water in parts of the state, extensive testing shows it remains…
Dr. Fauci is Back and He Has a Warning for America About the H5N1 Bird Flu that Currently Causes Eye Infections
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s former top infectious disease expert, is urging vigilance over the H5N1 avian influenza virus, emphasizing the potential risk of mutations that could enable human-to-human transmission. In recent…
Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…
New Jersey warns firefighters, cops to avoid crashed drones over serious health and safety concerns
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly issued safety bulletin from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is advising first responders to maintain caution and distance when encountering downed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…
Toms River’s Community Medical Center Gets Prestigious A+ Rating, Really?
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you grew up in Toms River, you might think this was a case of fake news and media disinformation. For decades, Toms River’s Community Medical Center was…
Biden Running Out of Time to Fulfill 2019 Promise to Cure Cancer
Time is running out for Joe Biden. The President often promised on the 2019 campaign trail that he was going to cure cancer if he was elected. To date, there is no…
House Oversight Report Reveals DOJ Investigation Into Covid-19 Origins
A House Oversight Select Subcommittee report released Monday confirmed the Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the origins of Covid-19, with a focus on the role of EcoHealth Alliance…
Cat Eating Ohio Woman Gets Year in Prison, Mental Health Evaluation
This is one of those headlines that stops you in your tracks and leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about human behavior. Allexis T. Ferrell, a 27-year-old from Canton, Ohio,…
South Jersey Could See 8% Electric Bill Hike if Approved by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
TRENTON, N.J. — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are calling on the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject Atlantic City Electric’s proposed 8% rate increase, citing concerns over…
Connecticut behavioral health provider settles ADA complaint over service animal discrimination
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Sound Community Services, Inc., a behavioral health provider based in New London, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut to…
Why Thanksgiving Dinner Always Knocks You Out: The Truth About Food Comas
Ah, Thanksgiving—the holiday where gratitude meets gluttony. You pile your plate high with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and maybe a token green bean to keep things balanced. Then, somewhere…
Maryland dispatcher’s quick thinking and calm guidance helped bring a baby girl safely into the world
HAGERSTOWN, MD — A Maryland 911 dispatcher is being celebrated for her role in safely guiding the delivery of a baby girl during an emergency call earlier this month. Bethani Mummert, an…
Did Kamala’s Good Vibes Lead to an Unwanted Pregnancy? New Jersey Could Be Your Answer
Did the Harris-Walz campaign give you such good vibes that you’re now Googling, “What to do if you got pregnant at a DNC reception”? Maybe you toasted one too many times to…
Liquid Death: A Great Tea or Better Marketing Gimmick?
Liquid Death, renowned for its edgy branding and canned water, has ventured into the iced tea market with a lineup that’s as bold as its name. But does this new offering live…
New Jersey Says Immigrant Enrollment in Free Healthcare System None of Federal Government’s Business
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill under consideration in New Jersey would require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to implement a statewide public awareness campaign to inform immigrants about privacy laws…
Thanksgiving Dinner Still Costs Alot More Than It Did Four Years Ago, But Down Slightly in 2024
TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans are used to paying a lot more for everything, and this year, we’re still going to be paying more for Thanksgiving dinner than in years past, due…
Trump Taps Dr. Oz To Run Key Health Agency
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has chosen Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, to helm the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Trump announced his decision to move…
Toms River Welcomes New VA Clinic, New Jobs and Better Veteran Healthcare to the Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The VA New Jersey Healthcare System announced the official opening of its new Toms River Clinic at 1051 Hooper Avenue, set to welcome its first patients on Tuesday.…
Nancy Mace Takes a Stand for Women’s Rights on Capitol Hill
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has sparked a national conversation on women’s rights and safety, standing firm against the use of women’s restrooms by biological men on Capitol Hill. Her stance, fueled by…
Cocaine Use Makes Japanese Quail Horny, Million Dollar U.S. Federal Study Reveals
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A new study exploring the effects of cocaine on state-dependent learning and sexual conditioning in male Japanese quail has revealed significant links between drug use and increased sexual motivation,…