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…
New Jersey Synagogue Firebombed in 2012 Damaged in Overnight Fire
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Just before dawn, flames tore through the Beth El Chabad complex on Montross Avenue, destroying the Jewish Community Center of the Meadowlands and forcing a rabbi’s family to flee.…
Sherrill Leads Ciattarelli by 16% in Latest Poll But Jack is Gaining Independent Voters in New Poll
MADISON, NJ – With summer in full swing and the New Jersey governor’s race shifting into high gear, a new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill holding an eight-point lead…
Free healthcare for undocumented women and children sought in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill in New Jersey is seeking to give comprehensive NJ FamilyCare coverage to pregnant undocumented immigrants and their babies under one year old. That bill has stalled in…
Last suspect arrested in Edgewater armed robbery case after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, NJ — The final suspect linked to a violent robbery in Edgewater last summer has been arrested, closing a year-long investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions and involved four individuals. Jaden A.…
Jackson Township man arrested in Howell homicide case
Howell Township, NJ – A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in early June in Howell Township, authorities announced Thursday. Salvador J. Cabellos…
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Child with Long Rap Sheet was Released by Ocean County Judge on Home Detention
Lakewood, NJ – He was arrested previously for a violent domestic assault in Red Bank, then twice for DWI in Red Bank, each time, released by a judge, only to kill a…
Dynamic Duo Maple & Waffle Seek Forever Home After a Lifetime of Friendship
In a quiet corner of the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, two inseparable souls are waiting patiently for the next chapter of their lives to begin. Maple and Waffle, a bonded pair…
Fishing with a buddy in New Jersey just got easier and cheaper under new law change
Trenton, NJ – It began with a well-intended law to make fishing more accessible, but a definition error limited its reach — now, New Jersey has fixed it, and the Buddy Fishing…
200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life
Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of an ongoing effort to expand the Little…
D.C. shooter who gunned down Israeli embassy staffers: I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza
Washington, DC – It happened just after a diplomatic reception when Elias Rodriguez allegedly opened fire on four Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum, killing two and now facing federal…
BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event
Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. Families filled…
Asbury Ale House to Open New Restaurant in Howell Township, Here’s Where
Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in business — now, Asbury Ale House is…
Offshore Wind Farms Kill Whales and a New Jersey Scientist Says He Has the Proof
Long Beach Island, NJ – It started with a string of dead whales washing ashore along the New Jersey coastline—and now, a local advocacy group says it has evidence linking those deaths…
A Horse in New Jersey Diagnosed with Herpes Has Been Put Down
Trenton, NJ – It started when a 20-year-old mare in Sussex County suddenly showed severe neurological symptoms over the weekend and was humanely euthanized—becoming New Jersey’s first confirmed case this year of…
Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community
A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames tore through one of the buildings at…
Who’s in the Ocean County Jail Today: New Arrivals
Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic violence and resisting arrest. Here’s a quick…
Migrant charged with domestic violence in Ocean County
Gustasvo Aquino-Ricardez, of Ocean County, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday, following a disturbing domestic violence case that includes serious assault charges. The 5-foot-4, 140-pound man with brown eyes…
DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine attacked in botched carjacking on Swann Street
Washington, DC – Just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday, a man widely known in the District for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency — and by the nickname “Big Balls” —…
Toms River summer concert to feature NJ British Invasion and fireworks at Shelter Cove
Toms River, NJ – Music and fireworks are coming to Shelter Cove Beach this Sunday night as part of Toms River’s ongoing summer concert series, another free community concert presented by Mayor…
Gunfire erupts at Toms River apartment complex late Sunday night
Toms River, NJ – Shots rang out just before midnight Sunday at the Winteringham Village Apartment complex, prompting a police investigation but leaving no reported injuries. The shooting occurred around 11:40 p.m.…
Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a recent planning board hearing advanced the proposal.…
AirFest 2025 lands ultra-rare WWII jet fighter in biggest show yet at Cape May Airport
Cape May, NJ – History takes flight once again as AirFest 2025 returns to Cape May Airport from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31, with organizers promising the biggest lineup yet…
New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including Manchester, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, Bay Head, and…
Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian Health Village…
240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…
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