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…
Two swimmers rescued from dangerous surf in South Seaside Park
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A beach emergency unfolded Wednesday evening when two swimmers were swept into distressing conditions off the shore of South Seaside Park, prompting a swift water rescue response. At…
New Jersey maritime pioneer, Viking Yachts legend Bill Healey dies at 97 after building America’s luxury boat empire
New Gretna, NJ – Bill Healey, the cofounder of Viking Yacht Company who helped transform a small boatyard into the world’s top maker of luxury sportfishing vessels, died Wednesday from long-term complications…
I returned a library book 40 years late and the librarian didn’t even know what to do with it
Last month, while visiting my dad’s house in Toms River, I stumbled upon a time capsule wedged between old high school yearbooks and forgotten issues of Popular Science—a long-lost treasure from my…
Jack Ciattarelli slams Democrats after major New Jersey city’s water crisis continues, failing basic infastructure mangement
Paterson, NJ – New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli delivered bottled water to residents in Paterson on Saturday amid a widespread water outage, using the moment to sharply criticize Democratic leadership…
Hikers lost in Dover Forge leads to police response with drones and ATVs down the shore
Berkeley Township, NJ – A pair of hikers lost for hours in the dense woods of Dover Forge were safely guided out Saturday afternoon after a high-tech search involving drones and all-terrain…
I’d Like to Fight the Pope: Aspiring New Jersey Politician Challenges Holy Father to a Brawl
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A New Jersey politician making waves in the world of viral TikTok rants is under fire today over his comments in a recently published YouTube video where he…
New Jersey Governor Agrees: Anyone Moving to Florida is Either Trading Crypto or High on Cocaine
Trenton, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy is making a bold claim about New Jersey’s status, calling it “America’s number one state to raise a family” and insisting the phrase deserves to be…
Has New Jersey Gone MAGA? Phil Murphy Responds to Trump’s Red Shift in the Once Blue Garden State
Murphy brushes off GOP surge in New Jersey as ‘Trump moment’ but admits 2025 race will be tight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is downplaying concerns of a political…
NJ woman sentenced to 20 years for fatal stabbing of 66-year-old man inside shared home
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 45-year-old woman who admitted to stabbing a man to death inside their Raritan Township home has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison under a plea…
USPS truck flips after slamming into 5 cars in wild New Jersey crash
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A U.S. Postal Service box truck careened through a suburban neighborhood early Saturday morning, smashing into five parked cars and flipping onto its side in a destructive chain-reaction…
Middletown swears in five new police officers to serve the community
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Five new police officers have officially joined the Middletown Township Police Department, taking their oaths of service during a ceremony last night as the department expands its ranks to…
Double the mischief two playful kittens Benny and Jet looking for forever homes
LACEY, NJ – Two three-month-old kittens named Benny and Jet are looking for families to call their own, and shelter staff say they come with endless energy, curiosity, and playful antics that…
Phil Murphy signs law to find out why energy prices are skyrocketing under his leadership
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law two bills directing state regulators to investigate New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity costs, a crisis that has deepened under his administration as the…
Toms River Field of Dreams hailed for transforming inclusive recreation with state support
TOMS RIVER, NJ – What began as a vision for an accessible baseball field has grown into a full-scale inclusive recreation complex that now serves thousands of families with special needs —…
New Jersey man charged after bias-filled emails sent to hundreds of Fort Lee residents
FORT LEE, NJ – A Montclair man has been arrested after investigators say he hacked into a condominium communication system and sent mass emails laced with hate speech and threats to more…
Mayor Rodrick: Democrats and Republicans Must Work Together to Address Skyrocketing Electric Bills and Power Outages
As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric bills and an alarming increase in power…
How a $167 Million Powerball Winner’s Celebration Ended in Jail
ST. PETE BEACH, FL – The celebration didn’t last long for James Farthing, a Kentucky man who had just won a $167 million Powerball jackpot — days later, he was face-down on…
Texas man arrested in New Jersey sextortion case targeting child and adult via Snapchat
DALLAS, TX – A 26-year-old Dallas man is facing a slate of serious charges after investigators say he posed as someone else online to coerce explicit content from a child and an…
Murphy shrugs off Alina Habba threat as political theater defends NJ immigration policies
Murphy brushed off Habba’s warning and doubled down on New Jersey’s immigrant protections. Trenton, NJ – After months of silence, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly responded to U.S. Attorney Alina…
Big retail shakeup hits Jackson Premium Outlets with three new store openings just ahead of back-to-school rush
JACKSON, NJ – Shoppers swarmed Jackson Premium Outlets this week as the popular shopping destination officially added Crocs, Five Below and Ulta Beauty to its ever-growing lineup, just in time for the…
Murphy backs Trump move against congestion pricing slams Biden over environmental shortcut given to New York City
Murphy crossed party lines to back Trump’s move as he fights Biden’s shortcut on toll plan. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy praised former President Donald Trump’s efforts to kill…
No Aliens in New Jersey but Governor Murphy Confesses State Has No Idea Who Operated Those Mysterious Drones
Trenton, NJ – During a wide-ranging and at times bizarre interview New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shut down growing speculation that extraterrestrial life had been spotted over the Garden State’s skies, insisting…
Who is to blame for New Jersey’s energy crisis? Here’s the electrifying scoop
Electric shock for New Jersey as residents face 20% jump in power bills from June TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey households were hit with a 20% spike in electricity bills starting June…
FBI memo reveals DOJ ordered shutdown of Clinton Foundation Foreign Pay to Play Scheme in 2016 Election, But Was Shut Down
WASHINGTON, DC – A newly declassified memo obtained by former Trump aide and current FBI Director Kash Patel details how senior Justice Department officials in 2016 blocked FBI agents from pursuing a…
Atlantic City casino surge fuels record-breaking $606M gaming revenue in July
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey’s casinos and online operators raked in $606.2 million in gaming revenue last month, marking a 10.7% jump over July last year and setting a strong pace…
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