JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today confirmed the forest fire in Jackson Township has been contained, but residents are still asking why the smell of smoke …
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Forest fire threatens 30 buildings in Jackson Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters are battling a forest fire in the northern section of Jackson Township, causing heavy smoke conditions and road closures tonight. The fire is in the …
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There’s going to be Plenty of Building in Jackson, County Commissioners Forecast
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a heated debate over preserving the last working farm in Lakewood Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners forecasted ‘plenty of homes’. That statement came …
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Jack Ciattarelli to attend Jackson Republican Club Meeting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, who lost to Governor Phil Murphy in the 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial election is going to visit Jackson next Wednesday. “Our club is proud to …
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Pathfinders to repair walking trails damaged by tornado in Jackson
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Pathfinders, a group of volunteers in Jackson, New Jersey, has been maintaining four woodland trails in the area. The group charges no fees or dues, and their …
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Death of Michael Jackson Impersonator Jordan Neely Ruled a Homicide
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK CITY, NY – On Monday, May 1, a man known as Neely, who’s full name was Jordan Neely, recognized for his performances as a Michael Jackson impersonator, died …
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As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each …
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Jackson school district falls off ‘financial cliff’, superintendent says
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District is over $12 million short on its 2023-24 budget and is blaming Governor Phil Murphy and his new S2 funding formula for a …
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Spoke More Than Any Other Justice During This Term’s Oral Arguments
Ketanji Brown Jackson Spoke More Than Any Other Justice During This Term’s Oral Arguments Katelynn Richardson on May 8, 2023 Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke more than any other justice …
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Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of …
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Jackson zoning board hears application for Yeshiva, dormitory
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yeshiva Tiferes Talmud, an educational institution, has applied to the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert existing residential structures into a private school for …
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Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall aluminum fence around his property …
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Jackson Township in the market for two Harley Davidson motorcycles
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Born to be wild? The Jackson Township government has put out bids requests to purchase two Harley Davidson motorcycles. No, there’s no biker gang forming at …
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Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbing of Wife in Jackson Heights Apartment
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineQUEENS, NY – Carmelo Mendoza, 44, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the tragic stabbing of his wife, Yaquelin Collado, 45, during an argument in their Jackson Heights apartment …
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GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the …
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Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former …
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Jackson family appeals board denial of swingset in front yard
JACKSON, NJ – By township ordinance, swingsets are not allowed in the front yards of homes in Jackson Township. One family who was denied a variance to construct one is …
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Jackson Township Board of Education to Hold Special Meeting for 2023-2024 Budget Hearing
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has announced that it will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take …
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Jackson Township gets spring cleanup thanks to volunteers, Clean Communities
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – If you noticed tonight, Jackson Township is a little bit cleaner than it was yesterday. That’s because volunteers lined the town’s roadways and cleaned up the trash. …
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Female MTA worker groped inside Jackson Heights subway station
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineQUEENS, NY – A New York City MTA worker was groped by an unknown suspect on Sunday inside a Jackson Heights subway station. The New York City Police Department is …
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Jackson police arrest four after witnessing Sixty Acres crack deal
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Police Department detectives arrested four individuals on drug-related charges in the 60 Acre Reserve Neighborhood on April 13. The arrests were made after the detectives conducted …
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Jackson Memorial girls LAX wins close game against Brick Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial lacrosse team pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Brick Township in a high-scoring match that ended 15-14. The intense match saw both teams putting …
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Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 …
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This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After 16 years, one of Jackson Township’s most beloved restaurants is closing. Surf Taco, once seen as the anchor restaurant for the Jackson Crossing plaza at …
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Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour plus winds. Reina met with …