JACKSON, NJ – Last month, the Jackson Township Council was hit hard by the loss of one of their own, Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on May 23rd. State …
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Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this …
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Jackson to host free document shredding event on June 7 for Ocean County residents
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of personal documents in Jackson Township on Saturday, June 7, as part of the county’s 2025 Residential …
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Jackson Township begins bulk pickup for Zone 3 as DPW outlines curbside rules
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Public Works has started bulky waste pickup this week in Zone 3 of Jackson Township, covering the northeast section bordered by County Line Road, …
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Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben …
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Jackson summer concert series kicks off with with The Remedy Band at Johnson Park Thursday night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson Township’s summer concert series opens Thursday night with a live performance by The Remedy Band, marking the first event in the Jackson Recreation Summer Concert Series. The concert is …
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Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms …
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Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 …
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New Jersey Public Notices
Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE …
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No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County …
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Jackson Township killer to remain jailed on murder charge in Toms River shooting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled …
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Firefighters use airbag tool to free dog stuck under shed in Jackson
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — Firefighters from Jackson Fire District No. 3 successfully rescued a dog trapped under a shed on Wednesday without injury to the animal or damage to the structure, …
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Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure …
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Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to …
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Jackson Township: Public Notices: Ordinances Adopted
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-14 Ordinance 2025-14: Amending Chapter 3-101.1 Entitled “Director of Public Safety” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after public hearing during a …
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Jackson Memorial’s Kaelyn Dunbar sets goalie save record on historic senior night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — In the final girls lacrosse home game in Jackson Memorial High School history, senior goalkeeper Kaelyn Dunbar etched her name into the record books by breaking the …
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Jackson Memorial’s Kaelyn Dunbar sets goalie save record on historic senior night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonIn the final girls lacrosse home game in Jackson Memorial High School history, senior goalkeeper Kaelyn Dunbar etched her name into the record books by breaking the school’s all-time goalie …
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Jackson Township Council Thanks Community for Outpouring of Support on Memorial Day
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHundreds of Jackson residents lined up on Manhattan Street to honor our nation’s military veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weather was beautiful, with …
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JACKSON, NJ — A gentle, soulful-eyed pup named Coco is now available for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say she’s ready to trade her kennel …
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Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFlags 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 …
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Third victim dead in fiery Jackson car crash to avoid deer in the road
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — A third person has died following a fiery crash early Friday on North Hope Chapel Road after a vehicle struck a deer and slammed into a tree, …
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Jackson Township mourns loss of beloved community leader
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJackson Township is mourning the loss of one of our township council members The Jackson Township Council is saddened to report the passing Councilman Scott David Sargent. Councilman Sargent has …
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Two identified in deadly Jackson Township crash that left vehicle in flames
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a fiery early morning crash Friday near the Lakewood border as Dovid Yitzchok Handler and Chaim Zelig Beril. …
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Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according …
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Serious crash shuts down Hope Chapel Road near Jackson and Lakewood border
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small SUV crashed into a tree early Friday morning on North Hope Chapel Road near the border of Jackson and Lakewood. Police had closed off …