Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…
Democrat Who Lied to Put Lover on Ballot for New Jersey Governor Sentenced
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a…
Millions of Pounds of Meat Sold at New Jersey Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi Recalled
BrucePac, a leading producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 10 million pounds of products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated…
Days After Deadly Home Invasion Murder of New Jersey Prosecutor, Phil Murphy Signs New Law Increasing Penalties
EDISON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed a bipartisan bill into law on Wednesday, creating new burglary classifications with stricter penalties for home invasions and residential burglaries. The legislation, S3006/A4299, establishes first-degree…
Downtown Toms River home damaged in 2-alarm fire, no injuries reported
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire severely damaged a two-story home on Madison Avenue in Toms River on Friday morning, though no injuries were reported. The fire broke out around 10:26 a.m.,…
New York City Fugitive Migrant Linked to Jersey Shore Attempted Murder Captured
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Marciano Sanchez, 40, of Queens, New York, will remain detained in the Ocean County Jail following a court ruling on Thursday. Sanchez faces charges of attempted murder, possession…
As New Jersey Cuts School Budgets, Lawmakers Push for $250,000 UFO Study to Find E.T.
Yep, you read that right. While some school districts in New Jersey are grappling with cuts to teachers, programs, and basic funding, there’s a shiny new initiative that’s turning heads—and it’s all…
Burlington County Ticket Scores Big in Quick Draw Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – A fortunate player in Burlington County claimed a $11,647 prize from a Quick Draw Progressive ticket drawn on Thursday, October 17. This amount reflects 10% of the progressive jackpot.…
New Jersey Hunter Breaks State Record with 770 Pound Black Bear Kill
A new state record for black bears has been set in New Jersey, after hunter Brian Melvin took down an enormous 770-pound bear in Morris County. Using a compound bow, Melvin secured…
Seaside Heights Hosts Annual Columbus Day Festival
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Local officials, including State Senate candidate Carmen Amato, and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi participated in ribbon-cutting ceremonies this weekend to kick off the annual Seaside Heights Columbus…
Mastropiero Making Herself Known As Potential Threat to Monmouth GOP’s Political Chokehold on County Government
FREEHOLD, NJ – There’s a new face in Monmouth County, and she’s working hard, knocking on doors and making herself known to voters from Freehold to Keyport. From Atlantic Highlands to Wall…
Monmouth County’s Troubled Bridge Over Water Could Soon Be Replaced
MANASQUAN, N.J. – The Brielle Road Bridge (Bridge W-9), located in Manasquan, New Jersey, has experienced several closures in recent months due to ongoing structural concerns and the need for maintenance. The…
Murphy Administration Issues Drought Warning for New Jersey
TRENTON — The Murphy administration issued a statewide Drought Watch on Friday, urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as dry conditions persist across New Jersey. The state has experienced significantly…
Cape May debuts first-ever Halloween pop-up bar with pirate-themed ‘Boo Bar’
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Harry’s Bar and Grille, one of Cape May’s most popular waterfront spots, has launched the city’s first-ever Halloween-themed pop-up bar: Harry’s Boo Bar. The haunted pirate-themed pop-up, which…
Toms River School District Caught Up in Political Campaign
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta is being called out for using school resources to promote a political candidate and for attempting to suppress discussions about the…
Man Injured in Toms River Motorcycle Crash Named Honorary Secaucus Police Officer
Secaucus, NJ – Dawson Palmarini has been appointed an Honorary Secaucus Police Officer and Chief for a day. His objective is to visit every police department, firehouse, and EMS agency in New…
East Orange Latest Victim of Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula As Teachers Allegedly Walk Off Job
The East Orange School District abruptly switched to a half-day schedule today, October 17, catching parents and students by surprise. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving issued a brief statement, explaining that the shortened…
New Jersey Greek Restaurant Targeted by Hate-Filled Anti-Jewish TikTok Over ‘Israeli’ Flag
Israeli flags. The video, which went viral with over 3.2 million views on TikTok and millions more on X, captures her proudly removing the flags while proclaiming, “Free Palestine, bitch!” to baffled…
New Jersey’s Most Popular Gone But Not Forgotten Amusement Parks
New Jersey was once home to some of the most beloved amusement parks that defined countless summers, only to now exist in memory. One of the most iconic was Palisades Amusement Park,…
Brick Woman Charged for Burglary at Ocean Gate Corner STore
Brick Township, NJ – A woman from Brick Township has been charged with multiple offenses following a robbery and a related burglary that occurred in Berkeley Township on Tuesday. Jessica Napolitano, 37,…
Female New Jersey Detective Shot and Killed During Violent Home Invasion
BRIDGETON, N.J. — Law enforcement agencies in southern New Jersey are investigating the fatal shooting of a Cumberland County detective during a home invasion late Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Monica…
Jackson GOP Opposes Attacks on Columbus Day, Italian Heritage
JACKSON, NJ—Columbus Day is under attack across America, including here in New Jersey, but on Monday, officials in one town stood up against the rhetoric. As President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris…
Seaside Park honors first responders for recent life saving water rescues
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — During the Seaside Park Borough council meeting on Wednesday night, Mayor John Peterson issued mayoral proclamations recognizing first responders for their bravery during water rescues on September 13…
Dougherty Campaign Manager Endorses Offshore Wind Energy, High Density Housing for New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Zach Dougherty, a Democratic candidate in Toms River, has raised eyebrows with his decision to appoint Ben Dziobek, a climate activist and outspoken advocate for the abolition of…
New Jersey Congressman Admits He Never Visited Border as State Grapples With Migrant Issues
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is reeling from the side effects of the Biden-Harris border crisis, facing a housing crisis and a large increase in non-Englishf speaking students statewide in public schools.…
Headless Birds Litter New Jersey Beach, What’s Going On?
Recently, a disturbing discovery at a beach in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, has sparked a wave of concern and speculation. Numerous dead birds—many of them decapitated—have been found along the shoreline,…
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