Ten Famous People with Ties to Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, it’s not exactly known as a breeding ground for the rich and famous, but that’s …
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Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Eluding, Assaulting Police Officer
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault and …
Another business is being Pushed out of Jackson Crossing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When the previous owner of Jackson Crossing was trying to flip his successful property during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was seeking …
Jackson cancer center tagged with antisemitic graffiti
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a possible hate crime at an Orthodox Jewish-operated cancer center in Jackson Township. Chai Lifeline Center …
Jack Ciattarelli to attend Jackson Republican Club Meeting
JACKSON, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, who lost to Governor Phil Murphy in the 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial election is going to visit Jackson next Wednesday. …
Local elected officials come together in Lakewood for PAC promoting unity in Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in …
Pathfinders to repair walking trails damaged by tornado in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Pathfinders, a group of volunteers in Jackson, New Jersey, has been maintaining four woodland trails in the area. The group charges no …
As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes
JACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to …
Jackson school district falls off ‘financial cliff’, superintendent says
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District is over $12 million short on its 2023-24 budget and is blaming Governor Phil Murphy and his new …
Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC
JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty …
Jackson zoning board hears application for Yeshiva, dormitory
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yeshiva Tiferes Talmud, an educational institution, has applied to the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert existing residential structures …
Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall …
In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you
LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning …
Jackson Township in the market for two Harley Davidson motorcycles
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Born to be wild? The Jackson Township government has put out bids requests to purchase two Harley Davidson motorcycles. No, there’s …
GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future
JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of …
From Yeshiva student to one of Ocean County’s most powerful political movers and shakers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It wasn’t too long ago that being caught in a photograph with Jackson resident Mordechai Burnstein was a political death warrant. …
Jackson family appeals board denial of swingset in front yard
JACKSON, NJ – By township ordinance, swingsets are not allowed in the front yards of homes in Jackson Township. One family who was denied a …
New shopping center planned on New Hamphire Avenue near busy Lakewood-Toms River border
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes …
Jackson Township gets spring cleanup thanks to volunteers, Clean Communities
JACKSON, NJ – If you noticed tonight, Jackson Township is a little bit cleaner than it was yesterday. That’s because volunteers lined the town’s roadways …
Jackson police arrest four after witnessing Sixty Acres crack deal
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Police Department detectives arrested four individuals on drug-related charges in the 60 Acre Reserve Neighborhood on April 13. The arrests were …
Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town
Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with …
This beloved Jackson restaurant is closing down
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After 16 years, one of Jackson Township’s most beloved restaurants is closing. Surf Taco, once seen as the anchor restaurant for …
Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour …
Thousands still without power in Jackson, Howell
JACKSON, NJ – Two days after a storm ripped through northern Ocean County and southern Ocean County, several thousand homes in Jackson and Howell remain …
Adventure Crossing responds to former town official calling tornado destruction karma
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing USA, a project that promised to bring sports and entertainment-related jobs and tourism to Ocean County and Jackson Township, …
10,000 homes remain without power the morning after storm in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nearly 10,000 homes remain without power in Jackson Township and First Energy Corp doesn’t know when power will be restored. Roads …
Widespread power outages reported in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Widespread power outages were reported Saturday night in Jackson and the police department is asking residents to call the power company …
Dr. Roberts, Rabbi Hirsch meet with Jackson police to make generous fundraising donation
Submitted by Yankel Wenger, Lakewood Shopper On Wednesday, March 22, Dr. Richard Roberts and his son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Hirsch, took part in a special meeting …
Good things are happening in Jackson, new GOP chairman says
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Regular Republican club is growing, according to recently elected GOP President Mordy Burnstein. Burnstein, who succeeded former GOP …
Private school campus approved on East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township planning board has approved a three-school campus proposed by Lakewood Cheder and Bais Faiga School. The schools, which …
Jackson Republicans claim seat at political table in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is known as a fighter who knows how to win elections, especially when it comes …
Gilmore suffers multiple defeats at contested Ocean County GOP convention
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered multiple defeats at Wednesday night’s political convention in Toms River. Gilmore sought to decertify …
Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor …
Lakewood man arrested for assault and kidnapping of woman in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police responded to an apartment building after receiving a 911 call regarding a possible assault on a child by …
Jackson mayor slams Murphy budget slash to schools in his town
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After another state budget presented by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy included even more cuts to funding for Jackson Township schools, …
New slides and attractions unveiled at New Jersey’s largest waterpark
JACKSON, N.J. ─ Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township is once again expanding. This time, the updates are at the Hurricane Harbor waterpark. The …
Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 …
Reviews say this Jackson restaurant is extremely loud, but people are always waiting to get in
by Linda Johnson – Reader review JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One thing Jackson Township has enough of is Italian restaurants and pizzerias, but one Italian …
Brick Asian Fusion buffet is northern Ocean County’s best kept secret
by Linda Johnson – reader review BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Everyone has their favorite Chinese food spot, their favorite sushi and hibachi spot, and even …
Crash shuts down I-195 near the Howell-Jackson border during Thursday rush hour
HOWELL, NJ – A serious crash shut down traffic in both directions on Interstate 195 during the evening rush on Thursday. At around 4:45 pm, …
New lights installed at Jackson softball fields
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said new stadium lights have been installed a the Bartley Road softball complex allowing girls to have …
Jackson Township mayor announces road improvements around sports complex
Jackson, NJ – A grant of $209,000 has been awarded to Jackson Township by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which will be used to …
Jackson’s Cassville Tavern sold to new owners
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Known for its trademark burgers and bullseye outside the building, the Cassville Tavern is closing down after more than 50 years …
Jackson Township public relations firm owner running for political office
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Steve Dnistrian, the owner/operator of a public relations firm hired by Jackson Township to write press releases for the township body, …
New bagel shop opens in Jackson’s Liberty Commons plaza
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good bagels are hard to come by on the eastern edge of Jackson, but that’s changing. A gourmet bagel shop called …
Muslim woman files lawsuit against Six Flags Great Adventure over alleged hijab incident
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to the lawsuit, a mother and her daughter were denied service, removed from the park, and their membership terminated due …
Jackson Planning Board has to do an annual re-reorganization do-over blamed on negligence
JACKSON, NJ – By law, public meetings of the Jackson Township Planning Board must be properly advertised to the public in advance in accordance with …
Adventure Crossing kicks off new golf center with Kosher ‘Midwinter Vacation’
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, the massive entertainment and warehouse project in Jackson Township kicked off the grand opening of its new indoor golf …
Parents confused after Jackson School District enacts bathroom lockdown
JACKSON, NJ – Parents of high schoolers in Jackson have had enough. School bathrooms have remained locked because other students have been vaping in the …
Jackson planning board gets shakeup after years of lawsuits
JACKSON, NJ – After years of lawsuits against the Jackson Township Planning Board and the township over allegations of denying projects based on bias, the …