Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Officer Llyod Thomas joins the Hillside Police Department
HILLSIDE, NJ – The Hillside Police Department has welcomed a new police officer, Lloyd Thomas who made a shift in his career after working for the Union County Sheriff’s Office. “Please join…
Toms River UFC champ Frankie Edgar to attend grand opening of UFC Gym
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The first major brand extension of UFC, announced that the company will open its first UFC FIT in the northeast in Wayne, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 19. Former UFC Lightweight Champion and Toms…
Life after hate and other Holocaust and human rights events coming to OCC this spring
by Dori Londres TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will host several events this spring, in keeping with the center’s mission…
Toms River School District names Michael Citta as Superintendent
by Toms River Schools The Toms River Board of Education approved the appointment of Michael Citta, current principal of High School South, as superintendent of Toms River Regional Schools. “I’ve had the…
Toms River art student honored for emotive painting Caving In
by Toms River Schools Diana Ferullo, a senior in the Visual Arts Academy at High School North, was awarded an honorable mention for her emotive painting Caving In from the 2022 Scholastic Art and…
Toms River South Wrestling Coach Ron Laycock Wins 300th
by Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — A team wrestling win for High School South this past Saturday was no ordinary victory. It marked win number 300 for head coach Ron…
Toms River school students deliver Valentine’s Day cards to Veterans
by TR Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — Congressman Andy Kim continued his tradition of delivering Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans, and Toms River Regional Schools continued helping him do so. In…
State GOP Committeewoman Haines passes on censure resolution of Liz Cheney
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this year’s winter RNC meeting in Utah, the big news of the week was the official censuring of Congresswoman Liz Cheney. The censure wasn’t unanimous. New Jersey’s…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer killed in Brick Township crash
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At about 3:45 am Monday morning, police responded to a crash near the intersection of Shorrock Street and Dumbarton Drive. Lakewood and Brick Township Police responded to find…
Gloucester power tool bandit captured after committing thefts on a daily basis
GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ – After stealing power tools from home improvement stores on a daily basis, police have captured their suspect. In the beginning of February 2022, the Gloucester Township Police Department…
Fugitive wanted for Perth Amboy shooting in custody
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jonathan Rodriguez, 23, of Perth Amboy, N.J. who was wanted for allegedly shooting and causing serious bodily injury to a victim…
One person shot and killed in Camden shopping center
Camden, N.J. – Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at a shopping center in Camden, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At approximately 3:54 p.m.…
Woman killed in Marlboro crash, police seeking witnesses
MARLBORO, NJ – Law enforcement officials are looking for any witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a female driver in the early morning hours over the weekend,…
Toms River High School South Students show Valentine’s Day appreciation to police officers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from the Toms River High School South Interact Club stopped by the Toms River Police Department headquarters on Monday to show their appreciation to local police officers.…
Fugitive East Brunswick attempted murder suspect arrested in New York City
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A man wanted for a 2021 murder in East Brunswick was taken into custody by the New York City Police Department. On May 2, 2021, at approximately 5:40…
Maryland man charged for DWI in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – On February 12, 2022, at approximately 11:04 pm, Patrolman Christopher Suydam responded to Suydam Street near Kennedy Boulevard for the report of a disabled motor vehicle. Upon arrival,…
Bordentown man arrested for having lewd images of children
by Joel Bewley, BCPO BORDENTOWN, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Bordentown Township Police Chief Brian Pesce announced that a 36-year-old Bordentown Township man has been charged with possessing and…
Montclair police cracking down on drivers illegally passing school buses
MONTCLAIR, NJ – If you’re one of those people who illegally pass school buses loading or unloading children, you might want to think twice. The Montclair Police Department Traffic Bureau has been…
Plainfield Council recognizes Police Chaplain and hero who saved woman from sinking vehicle in lake
PLAINFIELD, NJ – At this week’s Plainfield Town Council meeting, two awards were presented. The first was to long-time Police Chaplain Brad Long received the Town of Plainfield Community of Values Staff…
Jackson Township Schools to go mask optional on March 7th, masks still required on school buses
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District has announced that starting on March 7th, the district will being a facemask optional policy for all students and staff. The decision comes…