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…
Yeshiva World, America’s Largest Jewish News Service Launches Lakewood Centric Online News Platform
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Yeshiva World, one of America’s largest and most prominent news sources catering to the Orthodox Jewish community has announced the launch of a Lakewood-centric online news platform to…
Exit 82 Theatre Company Reopening with 2022 Season full of musicals and concerts
by Keely Davenport, Exit 82 Theatre Company TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to re-open their Studio Theater with a full 2022 season…
Jackson woman led Philadelphia Police, DHS to capture New York museum stabber
JACKSON, NJ – Early Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police captured Gary Cabana 60, at a Greyhound bus terminal. Cabana who was staying at a Best Western Hotel in Philadelphia after stabbing two security…
With tax collector at his side, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill visits seniors to discuss devastating property tax hikes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a recent reassessment of home values in Toms River sent property taxes for many senior citizens soaring as much as 100%, Mayor Mo Hill continued his tour…
Commissioner Vicari warns of Ukraine charity scams
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, directed by President Vladimir Putin rages, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari today warned residents and seniors to watch out for scam artists seeking…
New Jersey losing confidence in Governor Phil Murphy, new poll finds
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey residents are growing tired of Governor Phil Murphy, even after he narrowly won his bid for re-election last November. For the first time in his tenure in…
Point Boro man headed to prison for assault and robbery
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Point Pleasant Boro man, William McMenamin, 29, is headed to prison for aggravated assault and robbery for an incident that occurred on April 28, 2021, and another…
Bi-partisan bill seeks to protect Jersey Shore’s horseshoe crabs
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A bill in Trenton is seeking to protect the horseshoe crab population in New Jersey. A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield and Senator Bob Smith protecting…
Wall Township Police Serve Up Pancake Breakfast to Community Veterans
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – This weekend, the Wall Township Community Alliance hosted a veterans breakfast for local community heroes. They were joined by the Wall Township Police Department, serving up a warrior’s…
Great Adventure’s Wild Safari Drive-Thru Opens This Weekend, Here’s What’s New
JACKSON, NJ – As the weather begins to warm and we close the door on a rough winter season there’s a lot to look forward to this spring in New Jersey. One…
Now is the time to register for Toms River School District pre-k services
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Spring isn’t here yet and the weather is still chilly. You might not be thinking it’s time to register your child for the 2022-23 school year, but it…
Toms River Chess Team Finishes at top of division in Shore Chess League
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River High School South Chess team had a great run. They finished their season in first place in the Kasparov Division of the Shore Chess League…
Today is your last day, New Jersey utility shutoff moratorium ends tomorrow
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re still behind on paying your utility bills in New Jersey due to the extended business closures, shutdowns, and limited capacity executive orders issued by Governor Phil Murphy…
Barnegat Lighthouse will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, until October
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – One of New Jersey’s most famous and iconic lighthouses, the Barnegat Lighthouse, nicknamed “Old Barney” will close from March 15th until October for a restoration project. According…
Motorcyclist killed after being struck exiting parking lot to Route 37
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police reported a 24-year-old Toms River man was struck and killed on Route 37 while learning how to ride a motorcycle. Police said Nicholas Cacciapaglia,…
The three deadliest intersections in America are in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey leads the nation in a lot of unpleasant things, including highest taxes, highest cost of living, and highest per capita COVID-19 death toll during the pandemic, but…
Social media reports of shooting in Toms River unfounded, police
Toms River, NJ – After reports of the second shooting in Toms River began this week, rumors quickly spread on social media Friday afternoon. The Toms River Police Department later said those…
Ocean County GOP Rejects Trump Threat, Endorses Chris Smith for Congress
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The rift between the Ocean County GOP and former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has come to light after the party establishment elite voted in a closed-door session,…
Armed Toms River Cops Guarded the Doors as Ocean County Republicans Voted in Secret During Annual GOP Convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman had all of the exits to the ballroom at the Days Inn on Route 37 secured by Toms River Police officers after…
Hacker ordered $5,800 from Wayfair customer’s account after gaining access
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A possible hacker gained access to a Lacey Township resident’s Wayfair account placing orders for $5,800 in unwanted items. According to Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella, earlier on…
Scammer defrauded Ocean County gamer out of $3,500 in Discord chat room
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A gamer in Ocean County was defrauded out of $3,500 after being told he was banned from an online game due to account delinquency. The gamer didn’t realize…
Motorcyclist gets more bad news after crash when police find open warrants
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcyclist who was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township got more bad news when police arrived. He had open warrants and was placed under arrest.…
Forked River structure fire accidental, police
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a home last Thursday on Anchorage Drive in Forked River has been determined to have been sparked by accidental causes. The Lacey Township Police Department…
Ocean County legislators say Murphy’s school funding, tax formula unfair to shore towns
TRENTON, NJ – The Jersey Shore communities have long argued Governor Phil Murphy’s school funding formula unfairly penalizes school districts in counties like Ocean County. The argument is that Ocean County taxpayers…
Rising from the ashes, this Toms River plaza is ready for business, but which ones?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Ocean National Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Cox Cro Road in Toms River is nearly ready for business.…
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