Shuttered Jackson Walgreens Reopens as Purim Costume Pop Up Store
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A regional popular seasonal costume retailer is returning to Jackson Township just in time for Purim. Costume Closeouts has opened a pop-up Purim Costume Center at Jackson Crossing,…
Anonymous Facebook Agitator Unmasked as Jackson Council Election Heats Up and Gets Dirty
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – As the 2025 township council election heats up, a war of words against the local government and members of the public has escalated in recent days online by…
The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson Diner was…
Teen caught with gun in backpack at Jackson high school football game
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson police received a report of a teen with a gun at a Jackson Liberty High School Football Game. Police did not say what the teen’s intention or motive…
Jackson Man Sentenced to Prison for Bank Robbery
Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man was sentenced to 47 months in federal prison for bank robbery, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of…
Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
Jackson, Miss – A Jackson man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in…
Attorney General files lawsuit against Jackson Township over religious discrimination
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that the State has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Jackson Township alleging that Township authorities violated the New Jersey Law Against…
$10,000 Mega Millions sold at Jackson Minit Stop
There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, April 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. One of those tickets was…
Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines April 16th in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – via JTOWN Magazine – Jackson Townhip has announced that on Friday, April 16, 2021 the OC Health Department will set up a pop-up clinic at the Jackson Senior Center.…
Deadly Jackson fire caused by kerosene heater, deemed accidental
JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that the fatal structure fire that occurred on Lehigh Boulevard in Jackson Township on April 1, 2021 has been ruled accidental. On…
Jackson Township’s Torres goes 3 for 4 in first start at Felician
WATERBURY, Conn. – The Felician University baseball team produced a season-high run total, scoring in seven of its nine offensive innings for a 13-4 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference baseball victory over host…
Great Adventure open for spring break
JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure will be open for spring break and the park is unveiling new restaurants and retail shops for 2021. The park will operate daily from March…
Teen rescued after spending cold night lost in Jackson woods
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An Orthodox Jewish teenager was rescued this morning by volunteers, according to a report in the Lakewood Scoop. The boy was dropped off near his Yeshiva in the…
Armed Jackson man busted in county-wide drug investigation
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force concluded a cooperative, multijurisdictional narcotic’s investigation…
Jackson Rita’s under new ownership with new stricter Kosher guidelines
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rita’s Ice of Jackson Township is under new ownership and officially reopened on Friday. The restaurant will now be New Jersey’s first Kosher Cholov Yisroel Rita’s location. Rabbi…
Jackson Police to be on the lookout as bad driving habits increase in the township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – We’re not sure if it’s the pandemic or something else going on, but driving in Jackson has gone from bad to worse recently and now, the Jackson Township…
Jackson Police say man acting “frenzied” ran through police HQ biting cops, threatened to defecate on them
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 4:35 pm, officers responded to a residence in the Township on the report of a dispute that had occurred. Upon arrival,…
Does your Optimum service suck? Jackson is fighting back
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, the township…
Jackson School district announces emergency phone after another student left on bus
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Another student was left on a Jackson Township School District bus after the bus had been parked in the school bus yard and the driver and most employees…
Six Flags Great Adventure to host Rockin’ Laser Light Show Drive-In
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular March 18 to 21. To coincide with…
JB’s Diner Coming to Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 6,500 square foot diner is coming to Jackson. Jackson Township is one of the few towns at the Jersey Shore and perhaps the entire state of New…