New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82…
Seaside Heights considers earlier boardwalk closures, backpack ban after Memorial Day weekend violence
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — In response to a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend that left three people stabbed and more than 70 arrested, Seaside Heights officials are weighing new restrictions aimed…
Rain threatens to keep Jersey Shore boardwalks quiet for second weekend in a row
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Rainy weather is once again threatening weekend business at New Jersey’s popular boardwalks, with thunderstorms and scattered showers forecast through Sunday, potentially impacting restaurants, arcades, and other coastal…
Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate the next…
Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
Abrego Garcia Returns to the U.S. to Face Serious Human Trafficking Charges
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Abrego Garcia for his alleged role in a transnational human smuggling network that trafficked thousands of migrants — including women and children — across…
Howell man found shot to death in vehicle identified as Rolando Acte Mejia
HOWELL, N.J. — Police are investigating the shooting death of a local man found inside a vehicle on White Street early Thursday morning, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from…
Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
Barnegat police respond to report of abduction
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police have confirmed that no abduction took place following reports of a possible incident just before midnight on June 5. The Barnegat Township Police Department announced Thursday that, after…
Another stabbing at the Jersey Shore brings season total to four
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Monmouth Beach man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed another man during a fight outside a residence in the Ortley Beach…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
Ten of the strangest and most unusual laws still on the books in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — While New Jersey enforces hundreds of conventional laws, the Garden State also holds a surprising number of peculiar and often overlooked regulations that remain active today. In the town…
National Donut Day: Three Great Donut Shops You Missed Today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – June 6, 2025 – It’s National Donut Day, and Ocean County is ready to indulge in some of the sweetest, most delectable treats around. From innovative creations to…
New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Phil Murphy announces $100 energy credit as rates soar for New Jersey residents
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is proposing a $430 million plan to issue utility bill credits to New Jersey residents, but the timing and approval process have drawn criticism from…
Toms River Councilman Accused of Assaulting Disabled Woman During Argument with Former Partner
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Councilman James Quinlisk is disputing a 2002 police report that accused him of assaulting a woman at the business of his former partner during a dispute…
Man’s body recovered during Howell SWAT operation
Man found dead in Howell after SWAT operation prompts dual investigation HOWELL, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found Thursday morning near the 170 block of White Street…
Spadea Drumps on Trump: Blames President for New Jersey’s Woes, Says Elon is Right
Unmitigated disaster: Spadea slams Trump tariffs, blaming President for New Jersey’s woes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly criticized former President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and voiced…
Spadea fundraising slows to trickle after Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ GOP primary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has claimed a surge in donations following former President Donald Trump’s May 12 endorsement of his primary opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. But recent campaign…
Ocean County commissioner to demolish popular South Seaside Park oceanfront restaurant to build custom homes
SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Chef Mike Jurusz, longtime operator of the Atlantic Bar & Grill, announced this week that the popular waterfront restaurant will shut its doors at the end of…