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…
Shore legislators want $5,000 tax credit for volunteer firefighters, EMTs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shore area legislators are hoping their bill to create a $5,000 income tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs passes on the floor of the senate and assembly.…
New Jersey’s black heritage to be recognized under proposed bill in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – You might not have heard of it, but if a bill sponsored by African American Republican State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk, you…
Lost dog found in Egg Harbor, Do you know who the owner is?
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Egg Harbor Police Department has reported a lost pup. The dog has been brought to the Pleasantville Animal shelter. “A concerned citizen located this dog in…
Bicyclist on crack charges Brick police officers responding to complaint
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick say a bicyclist under the influence on crack cocaine charged and assaulted police after he was reported by multiple individuals loitering in parking lots in…
Distracted driver stop in Brick leads police to suspected out-of-town heroin dealer
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Brick Police Officer Morgan Murphy spotted a distracted driver on a cell phone switching between lanes, he didn’t know what was going to happen after he initiated…
Egg Harbor police department visits Slaybaugh School to “Read Across America”
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was “Read Across Egg Harbor Township” last week as Egg Harbor Township police officer Carl Peterson read to Mr. Sharp’s pre-k class from Slaybaugh Schoool. The…
Jersey Shore’s Snooki to return to Seaside Heights with “Snooki Shop”
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is making her return to the place where it all began for her and guido friends, Seaside Heights. While the cast no longer uses their…
P.F. Chang’s at Ocean County Mall Opening Update Revealed
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a whole lot going on at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River and one of the highlights is P.F. Chang’s, an Asian fusion chain restaurant that…
Lakewood double homicide suspect indicted
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Toms River man who killed two people inside a River Avenue apartment complex in December is going to stand trial for two counts of murder and other various…
Mary’s Mobile Diner brings 40 years of foodservice experience to your next special event
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mary’s Mobile Diner is bringing over forty years of experience to your next backyard party, baby shower, wedding, birthday, or business function. The new concept was announced…
Upcoming, delayed Murphy budget address “predictable” Wirths says
TRENTON, NJ – After more than two weeks of delay, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to finally present in 2022 state budget message, but Republicans aren’t holding their breath for…
Berkeley Township Police Department Weekly Police Blotter
Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department has released its weekly police blotter incident report for February 2022. Below are incidents reported by the Berkeley Township Police Department during that…
Driver extricated after crashing into home during medical episode
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department today reported that a crash where a vehicle ended up inside a home on Westbrook Drive was caused by an emergency medical episode.…
Hazmat team cleans roadway oil spill in Berkeley
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police don’t know how it happened, but on Friday, officers responded to an oil slick on North Island Road. Upon arrival, a hazardous material team was called to…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Order Lifting Pandemic Public Health Emergency
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic health emergency in New Jersey is officially and legally over, but Governor Phil Murphy warned residents, “Don’t let your hair down.” Murphy, after two years of…
Two thousand bags of heroin seized during traffic stop at the Jersey Shore
ABSECON, NJ – A motor vehicle stop led police to the seizure of 2,000 bags of heroin in Absecon, at the Jersey Shore. Absecon police reported at approximately 3:00 PM on February…
Toms River’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Collecting Donations for War Victims and Refugees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying to their…
Trucker Rally to Be Held in Ocean County before Convoy Departs to D.C. this Weekend
NEW EGYPT, NJ – Even though elected officials are easing COVID-19 restrictions, a planned trucker rally and convoy to Washington, D.C. is still planned for this weekend and one of the staging…
Bucco calls for a total lift on COVID-19 mandates after governor’s health emergency ends Monday
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy’s state public health emergency expires on Monday, so should the lingering vaccine and mask mandates in public offices and for public employees. That’s according to…
Self service gas is a “political third rail” Governor Murphy said he’s intentionally avoiding
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Murphy did not say whether or not he would support legislation in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly to end the law that prohibits residents from…
Governor Phil Murphy to lift New Jersey’s two-year pandemic healthcare state of emergency on Monday
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in his last regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing said New Jersey is moving from a COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic and he will sign an…
Downtown Toms River Businesses Host Irish Festival this Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might not find a pot of gold, but you’ll find plenty of pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Downtown Toms River this weekend as the community hosts an…
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school closures, mandatory…
Today is the last day for New Jersey’s school face mask mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, faculty, and visitors. On Monday, schools will…
Give us your clothes: Toms River launches used clothing recycling program to offset rising taxes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new revenue stream to offset rising taxes in the community. After senior citizens in Holiday City were hit with tax increases as high…
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