Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police …
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Howell ice cream shop reopens after years-long hiatus
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a longtime favorite roadside stop on Route 9, has officially reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, sparking …
Wall Township gears up for Touch-a-Truck family fest
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township is set to host its annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …
Monmouth County rejoices after Ice Cream on 9 reopens after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained …
Asbury Park man sentenced to 45 years for fatal 2022 shooting of Dariel Vernet
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County judge has sentenced a 19-year-old Asbury Park man to 45 years in state prison for the fatal 2022 shooting …
Wall Township fire crews join overnight battle to protect homes from massive Jones Road Wildfire
WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township emergency services deployed multiple units to assist with firefighting efforts in Ocean County on Tuesday as a massive wildfire …
Wall Township police chief meets with Four Seasons residents to discuss local crime trends
WALL TWP., NJ — Chief O’Halloran of the Wall Township Police Department met with residents of the Four Seasons community last week to review recent …
Wall Township Police make eight arrests in busy week of enforcement activity
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police reported multiple arrests between April 14 and April 20, including charges ranging from drug possession to DWI and …
Roseld Avenue Closed Due to Downed Pole in Ocean Township
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Roseld Avenue is closed between Monmouth Road and Wickapecko Drive due to a downed utility pole. The closure began Saturday night …
Skydiving Easter bunny greets guests in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department teamed up with the Glendola Fire Department this past weekend to help the Easter Bunny complete …
Monmouth County taps Van Cleef for $50K on-call engineering contract
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC for …
Howell woman pleads guilty to $4 million theft and tax fraud after years of embezzlement
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Jeanette Avellan entered a guilty plea before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Natalie S. Watson, admitting to second-degree theft of movable …
Traffic stops, drug busts and robbery threats cap week for Wall Township cops
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police were kept busy this past week with a series of arrests stemming from motor vehicle stops, burglary investigations, …
New Jersey town on edge after mayor appoints convicted mafia hit man to serve on governing body
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – The small borough of Englishtown, New Jersey, a quiet community of just 2,300 residents, is reeling after Mayor Daniel Francisco appointed John …
New Jersey’s Top 10 vintage vinyl record stores
America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the annual celebration of vintage vinyl is no reason to not visit a record store any …
Large explosions expected Wednesday morning in Monmouth County
COLTS NECK, N.J. — The U.S. Navy will conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle on Wednesday, with controlled detonations scheduled throughout …
New Jersey Pizzeria Ordered to Remove Famous Star’s Named Pizza Pie from Menu
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey pizzeria has renamed one of its popular menu items after receiving a legal notice from attorneys representing international …
Middletown School District Fighting Family of Girl Bullied into Suicide in Court
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is not only fighting the family of a bullied girl who committed suicide, but they are now blaming …
Trout Season Kicks Off in New Jersey: Here Are the Top Stocked Fisheries to Explore
Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at …
Sewerage Leak Prompts Water Ban in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A sewerage leak originating in Asbury Park has been reported in Deal Lake, prompting warnings from surrounding municipalities. Officials notified the …
Three Outsiders Challenge the Monmouth County Machine in GOP Primary
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A trio of conservative Republicans is mounting a primary challenge against Monmouth County’s GOP incumbents, launching a campaign aimed at shaking …
Trump Supporter Kranjac lands top ballot line in Monmouth GOP primary shakeup
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Republican U.S. Senate candidate for governor Mario Kranjac has secured the coveted top line on the Monmouth County GOP primary ballot, …
Colts Neck GOP candidate John Tobia reportedly eyeing Jackson Township job amid council bid
COLTS NECK, N.J. — Colts Neck Republican Township Committee candidate John Tobia is reportedly seeking employment beyond Monmouth County, with sources in Ocean County claiming …
Embattled Middletown School Board Puts Closures on Hold, Will Drastically Raise Taxes Instead
LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic …
Two New York retail thieves tackled and cuffed after foot chase in Howell
HOWELL, N.J. — Two suspects from New York were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal over $6,300 in merchandise from the ULTA store in Howell …
New Jersey Prepares for First Spring Thunderstorm of 2025 as Two Inches of Rain Expected
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for its first spring thunderstorm of the year Monday night, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, patchy fog, …
Car crashes into cemetery, strikes gravestones in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car barreled through the entrance of St. Catharine’s Cemetery Sunday night, striking gravestones and causing significant property damage, according to …
When New Jersey is Craving Fast Food, This Restaurant is Where Most End Up
TRENTON, N.J. — McDonald’s is the most searched fast-food chain in New Jersey, according to new research analyzing Google search data over the past year, …
New Jersey Man Arrested After Taking Down Donut Shop’s Pride Flag
MATAWAN, N.J. — A Holmdel man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to tear down a Pride flag at a downtown donut shop, returning later …
Governor Murphy on Middletown 10% Tax Increase and School Closures: The Math Doesn’t Lie
Middletown, NJ, March 30, 2025 – Residents of Middletown, New Jersey, are confronting a proposed 10.1% school tax increase as the Middletown Township School District …
Middletown Announces Plans to Demolish School and Build a Community Park
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Township of Middletown is set to acquire the site of the former Mater Dei Prep High School, a once-beloved Catholic institution …
Petty Lawfare: Monmouth County clerk candidate vows legal fight after election petition rejection
Danielle Bellomo blasted county Republicans after her campaign was blocked from the ballot, setting the stage for a legal and political showdown. FREEHOLD, NJ — …
Drug Trafficking Migrant Released During Biden Administration Captured at Jersey Shore Sanctuary City
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a Brazilian national wanted for drug trafficking in his home country, authorities announced Wednesday. …
Watch: Monmouth County Teacher Arrested Who Had Sexual Relationship with Student Indicted
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County is reeling from yet another disturbing case of a teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student. A grand jury …
New Jersey Bird Feeder Ban Looms in Trenton as Spring Hatches
Trenton, NJ – As spring blossoms across New Jersey, bringing the cheerful chirps of returning migratory birds, a contentious proposal in Trenton threatens to silence …
Middletown schools announce plan for 10% tax hike days after meeting to close multiple schools
LEONARDO, N.J. — Things for Middletown residents could be getting worse. Just days after announcing plans to close three schools, Middletown Township Public School District …
Nancy Mace Pulls Out of Pro-Ciattarelli Event in New Jersey Over Transgender Support, ‘Fake News’
BEDMINSTER, NJ – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has abruptly canceled her appearance at a New Jersey event hosted by the Authentic Leadership for America …
Radical Left Planning “Tesla Takedown” at Jersey Shore Dealership
EATONTOWN, N.J. — A group of protesters is planning to gather outside a Tesla dealership on Sunday for what organizers are calling a “Tesla takedown” …
Middletown mayor disagrees with school board decision to shut down schools
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry met with the township’s Board of Education members to discuss the district’s controversial budget proposal that could result …
State Lawmakers Call Meeting After Embattled Middletown School Board Announces Three School Closures
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Monmouth County lawmakers are calling for an urgent meeting with Gov. Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer following a controversial Middletown …
Bill Spadea vows to reopen Middletown schools if elected governor, warns of morally bankrupt board members
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is promising to intervene in the ongoing turmoil within the Middletown school district, vowing to reopen three …
NJ Congressman Chris Smith and President Trump Mend Fences After Rocky Past
After a turbulent history marked by public clashes and political rivalry, New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and President Donald Trump appear to be turning …
Gambino Family Mob Enforcer Who Shot 40 People and Killed 6 Appointed to Town Council in New Jersey
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – A newly appointed councilman in New Jersey will introduce an ordinance you can’t refuse. In Englishtown, New Jersey, a half-square-mile speck of …
New Jersey Law Seeks to Ban Hiding Wanted Illegal Aliens in Your Attic
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to impose criminal penalties on individuals who knowingly harbor undocumented immigrants with …
They’re Hiding Information From Us: Middletown Residents Locked Out of School Closure Meeting
MIDDLETOWN, NJ—Tensions are boiling over in Middletown as parents, teachers, and community members protest the Board of Education’s decision to close three local schools. Last …
Two Monmouth County lottery players hit it big in Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
TRENTON, NJ — Two lucky lottery players in Monmouth County will each take home $517,199 after splitting Saturday night’s $1,034,398 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The …
Transformer fire on Route 34 causing traffic problems for morning commuters
ABERDEEN, N.J. – A transformer fire on State Highway 34 has caused power outages and traffic disruptions in the Strathmore area. Officers are directing traffic …
Long Branch man charged with robbery after shoplifting incident
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Long Branch man faces multiple charges, including robbery, after allegedly assaulting a store employee while attempting to flee a shoplifting …
Murphy Rejects Bipartisan Background Check Bill, Proposes Expungement Reforms
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would have prohibited background checks from containing criminal records under expungement was blocked by Governor Phil Murphy today. Gov. …
Middletown School Board Confirms No Tenure Charges for Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Student
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown School board has confirmed that a teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student will not face tenure charges following …