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 Township second grade teacher wins $25k educator excellence award
JACKSON, NJ – Shaina Brenner, a second-grade teacher at Elms Elementary School in Jackson was surprised today to learn she was the recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her outstanding…
Jackson Township invested $6.7 million into paving roads
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have driven through some of the more notorious pothole roads in Jackson, you may have noticed many have been repaved in recent weeks. According to Jackson…
Jackson Skating Center to remain open under new ownership
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, the owners of the Jackson Skating Center announced the facility would be closing. This weekend, the rink hosted its final events under the old ownership, Roller…
Flemming recuses self over conflict of interest with developer of proposed religious school application
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who also serves on the Jackson Township Planning Board, recused himself from a controversial development application, citing a personal conflict of interest…
Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium
JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran was Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient…
Jackson Day Canceled as Ian Draws Near
JACKSON, NJ – The annual Jackson Day celebration that was to take place this coming Sunday at Johnson Park has been cancelled. Event organizers said that with Tropical Storm Ian’s impending approach,…
Shore Republican leaders to back GOP incumbent Reina for Jackson mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Shore area Republican leaders from Congressman Chris Smith on down have signaled their intent to endorse Jackson Township incumbent Mayor Michael Reina. While the local Jackson GOP…
Op-Ed: If Jackson Council was serious about open space, it would buy the Chandler Plaza lot instead
JACKSON, NJ – Residents never came to the Jackson Township planning board or zoning board meeting to complain about Peter Kitay’s proposed 8 home development on Frank Applegate Road. Nobody came with…
Fire damages modular private school on Cross Street in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The once serene and country-like road of Cross Street in Lakewood Township has turned into a thoroughfare of private schools in recent years. Some of the schools built there…
As Lakewood Homeless Relocate, Town Officials Continue Cutting Down Trees
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Township of Lakewood was put in the hot seat last month after officials cut down trees in the dowtown square used by the homeless to seek refuge from…
What Are Those Loud Low Flying Jets and Explosions Around Ocean County Every Night?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Social media has been buzzing this week after residents took to their phones to voice concerns over extremely low-flying jets and helicopters the past few days. If you…
Driver Suffering Medical Episode Killed in Lakewood Crash
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 60-year-old man was found unresponsive after crashing through a fence and into another vehicle in the area of County Line Road and Poplar Street Thursday night. Neighbors heard…
Jackson PBA Thanks Mayor for Support at Annual Golf Outing
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson PBA officially thanked Jackson Mayor Michael Reina at this year’s annual PBA golf outing and fundraiser at the Pinelands Golf Club. The officers thanked the mayor for…
“Showcase of Champions” Competition Hosted by Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band- October 1, 2022
by Jason Towlen The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band is pleased to announce the date of the “Showcase of Champions” marching band competition. On Saturday, October 1st, 12 award-winning bands…
Jackson Roller Rink is Shutting Down, One of the Last in the Jersey Shore Area
JACKSON, NJ – Several generations of Ocean County residents grew up spending their weekend nights speeding around the rink at the Jackson Skating Center on Countyline Road, but that is coming to…
Hot Shot Subs Near Great Adventure Closes Doors
MILLSTONE, NJ – The traffic in and out of Six Flags Great Adventure was not enough to keep an aspiring new sub shop open as Hot Shot Subs announced it closed down…
Jackson Township: Expansion of Alcoholic Beverage License for Glory’s Market
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An application has been submitted to the Township of Jackson by Glory’s Market Inc. to expand the existing liquor store’s plenary license into an adjacent storage shed. RELATED:…
Courtesy Review Hearing: OCVTS Jackson Township Campus 19,091 Sq. Ft. Addition
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School has requested a courtesy review of a 19,091-square-foot campus building expansion at its Route 571 location. RELATED: Jackson Township Named Safest Community…
Jackson Township: Planning Board Hearing for 340 West Commodore LLC Warehouse Consolidation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – West Commodore LLC is requesting the Jackson Township Planning board to hold a hearing to amend an existing approved application of two warehouses into one. The site consists…
Legal Notice: Jackson MUA RFP for Cellular Tower Lease Agreement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has put out a bid request to lease space on one of its two monopoles located at the Hyson Road facility to…