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…
Jackson Little League All-Stars Defeat Toms River to Win District Title
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The JLL 50/70 All Star Team clinched an 8-5 victory against Toms River East this Tuesday. The game started strong for JLL, setting the pace in the first…
New Jersey Governor Murphy’s School Funding Formula Blamed for Drastic Cuts, School Closure
JACKSON, NJ – The S2 funding formula, a secretive formula known only to insiders within the administration of Governor Phil Murphy has devastated the educational system in Jackson Township, cutting state aid…
Phil Murphy Forcing Jackson School District to Sell School After Massive Slash in State Funding
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved part of town after state aid cuts under Governor Phil Murphy…
Jackson Township to Host Latin Night Summer Concert in the Park
JACKSON, NJ—This summer, Jackson residents can grab their lawn chairs and a cooler and bring them to Johnson Park to enjoy the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park. Next Wednesday night is…
Jackson Township Announces New Playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground at Woodlane Park. The current playground at…
Jackson Thunder Advances to League Semi-Final After Win Against Toms River
Jackson Thunder 8U Travel Team ended the spring 2024 official season in 3rd place with a record of 8-2. The first round of USABL playoffs was on June 9, 2024, and Jackson…
New Express Kosher Pizzeria Opens in Former Destino’s Spot in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ—Say Cheese! A Kosher-based pizzeria out of New York has opened a shop in the former County Line Road pizzeria that used to be Destino’s. Destino’s has had a great run…
Jackson Maintenance Worker Who Stole from Residents at Jackson Twenty-One Sentenced
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed the sentencing of Troy Jones, a 59-year-old resident of Jackson Township, to a 364-day jail term as part of a…
Fire at Jackson Twenty-One Damages Two Units, Police Officers Injured
JACKSON, NJ – A fire early Saturday morning at The Ponds at Jackson 21 apartment complex resulted in injuries to three police officers and one civilian. Authorities were alerted to the incident…
Jackson’s Summer Concert in the Park Series Kicks Off June 5th with Reggae Night
The much-anticipated Jackson Summer Concert Series kicks off at Johnson Park on Wednesday, June 5th, at 6:30 p.m. The first concert will be Reggae Night, featuring Random Test. Food trucks will be…
Jackson Officials Announce Traffic Study to Solve Traffic Issues in Robin Estates
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, in partnership with the township council, the Jackson Township Police Department, and traffic safety and civil engineers from T&M Associates, has announced a traffic safety study to…
Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in theft…
Jackson Township EMS and RWJ-Barnabas Paramedics Reunite with Cardiac Arrest Survivor
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township EMS (JTEMS) and RWJ-Barnabas paramedics recently reunited with Robert, a patient they successfully resuscitated from cardiac arrest in early May 2023. The meeting took place in…
Jackson Township Memorial Day Weekend Ends with Parade and Ceremony at Johnson Park
The Jackson Township PBA 168 and VFW Post #4703 are once again hosting their annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at John F. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Park. The parade starts at the…
Volunteers Pitch In To Clean Up Jackson Township Roads
Jackson, NJ—A grant from Jackson’s Clean Communities program helped a local organization clear hundreds of trash bags of litter from the city’s roadways this weekend. New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide…
Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at a veterans war memorial in Jackson on…
Officials Strive to Make This Year’s Jackson Day the Best One Yet
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Day planning is now underway with officials hoping for a grand townshipwide celebration. Scheduled entertainment includes rides, family activities, special guest appearances, and a myriad of food and…
Another Jackson Business Bites the Dust for Well-Known Kosher Pizza Joint
JACKSON, NJ – Weeks after Farley’s Homemade Ice Cream announced it was shutting down in the Brewers Bridge Anillop Plaza, a second longtime Jackson-owned business has shut down. Rosko’s Bagels, which was…
Former Jackson Township Business Administrator, Paterson Mayor Indicted Again
PATERSON, NJ – Former Jackson Township Business Administrator quit his post abruptly to become mayor of Paterson. He was later arrested, charged and convicted of political corruption. Now, he’s in trouble again.…
Lakewood Police Department Honors Female Officers on National Police Woman Day
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department paid tribute to its female officers this September in honor of National Police Woman Day. Police Chief Gregory Meyer extended his appreciation to the department’s…