Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police
Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…
Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a recent planning board hearing advanced the proposal.…
240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…
Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board
Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…
Manchester store sells $100K winning lottery ticket
VERNON ROCKVILLE, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player scored a $100,000 prize on the $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, officials announced Friday. The winning ticket was sold at Cabs And Crafts in Manchester.…
Search underway for missing 14-year-old boy last seen in Manchester
Authorities in Manchester Township are searching for 14-year-old Jacob Higgins, who was reported missing after he was last seen on Saturday in Manchester, New Jersey. Jacob was last seen on August 3…
Teen suffers critical injuries after rope swing fall at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday after falling from a rope swing at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township, prompting a massive emergency response complicated by rugged terrain and limited access. At…
Manchester Police honor John McGuire with Community Champion Award
MANCHESTER, N.J. — John McGuire was recently recognized with the Community Champion Award for his longstanding support of the Manchester Township Police Department, the agency announced Wednesday. Chief Antonio Ellis and the…
Mobile home fire in Manchester leaves one dead after firefighters delayed by clutter and storage
A person died Wednesday night in a mobile home fire in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting, prompting a joint investigation by county and local authorities. Whiting Fire Station 33 was dispatched…
Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…
Two airlifted after Jeep overturns in Manchester Township crash
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two people were airlifted to a trauma center Sunday night after a Jeep overturned in a two-car crash at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Burnside Street, Manchester Township…
Pickup truck strikes mailboxes and flees scene in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TWP., Pa. — The Northern York County Regional Police Department is seeking information after a hit-and-run involving a mailbox in the 600 block of Leaf Street on May 17 at 3:37…
Manchester Township officer retires after 24 years of decorated service
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department in 2001…
Manchester man charged with attempted murder after beating 71-year-old mother
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A 44-year-old Manchester man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses after allegedly assaulting his mother at a mobile home community on Friday afternoon, authorities…
Ocean County approves $3.25M ordinance to replace Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a total cost of $3,250,000. The ordinance allocates…
Manchester Township Property Eyed as a Possible Answer to Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking garage into…
One dead, two injured in head-on crash on County Route 539 in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A head-on collision along County Route 539 on Thursday claimed the life of a 77-year-old Whiting man and left another driver with minor injuries, Manchester Township Police said.…
Manchester Township Police search for missing 16-year-old girl last seen near high school
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jakayla Jean-Paul, who was last seen Friday, June 20, at approximately 11:30 a.m. near Manchester Township…
Manchester Township Police seek public’s help in locating missing man
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Christopher Jason Barnes, who was last seen around 8 a.m. on June 19 in the…
Manchester officers honored for bravery at Ocean County 200 Club awards
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Several Manchester Township police officers were recognized this week for their heroism and dedication during the 2025 Valor, Life-Saving, and Meritorious Service Awards Ceremony hosted by the 200 Club…
All eyes are on Manchester as Ocean County’s next big development rush begins
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the center of attention in Ocean County’s latest real estate boom, as developers and investors target the town’s abundant open space and affordable land…
Something Smells in Manchester and it’s Not the Landfill, as Former Mayor Dishes Out $20.5 Million to Political Donor
Manchester, NJ – Editorial – Something smells in Manchester, and this time, it’s not the Ocean County landfill. While the landfill story is its own tale of political corruption and patronage, this…
Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns
In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…
Manchester Residents Hit With Massive 8.17% Tax Increase Under New Mayor
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a budget that raises taxes by an incredible…
81-year-old driver crashes into Manchester home after apparent medical episode
MANCHESTER, N.J. — An 81-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday after her car crashed into a home in the Renaissance community, damaging multiple vehicles and a garage, according to Manchester Township Police. Officers…
Wealthy GOP Megadonor Scores $20.5M Land Deal in Manchester, Raising Ethical Questions
Manchester, NJ – In a deal sparking ethical scrutiny, Republican megadonor and Lakewood attorney Larry Bathgate sold 89.57 acres of Pinelands property on Ridgeway Road to the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust…
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