Wall Township police make multiple arrests in weekend roundup
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police officers in Wall Township made several arrests over the weekend, ranging from drug possession to outstanding warrants and driving while …
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Holmdel police officers deliver baby girl in unexpected home birth
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Two Holmdel Township police officers helped deliver a baby girl early Monday morning after responding to a call about a woman in …
Lawsuit Against Middletown School District Blames Official Inaction For Young Girl’s Suicide
Middletown, NJ – A heartbreaking legal battle is continuing in Monmouth County, New Jersey, as the family of Jocelyn Walters, a 14-year-old who took her …
National Park Service Has Pulled the Plug on Stagnant Sandy Hook Barracks Revitalization Program
SANDY HOOK, NJ – The long-stalled Fort Hancock revitalization project, a 25-year effort to breathe new life into the decaying historic district within Gateway National …
Two charged in deadly Long Branch stabbing
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two Long Branch men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man late Friday night, …
Wall Township police report multiple arrests, including burglary and drug charges
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have announced several arrests over the past week, including shoplifting, burglary, and drug-related offenses. On March 4, Lucia Vaca-Gomez, 60, …
Global Entry event to be held in Wall Township on March 15
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the New York Field Office and the Port of New York/Newark will conduct …
Barstool Pizza Review: Tramonto’s Pizza in Ocean Township earns solid 7.7
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — One bite, everyone knows the rules. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy visited Tramonto’s Pizza in Ocean Township for his latest One …
Mandatory Court Appearance Required if You Get Caught in This Howell Area
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Howell police have designated four “Target Enforcement Areas” in response to resident complaints about traffic violations, the department announced. The areas …
Phil Murphy Sues Feds Over DOE Cuts As He Forces Dozens of Districts to Close Schools, Fire Teachers in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) …
A Foodie’s Delight: The Coal-Fired Pizza at Zoni’s Brooklyn Brick Pizzeria
If you’re a pizza aficionado on the hunt for a slice that combines tradition, flavor, and that perfect crispy bite, Zoni’s Brooklyn Brick Coal Oven …
Middletown mayor joins students for Read Across America celebration
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry participated in the town’s Read Across America celebration at Village School, engaging with students in a day of …
Middletown Teacher Who Had Sex With Student in His Basement Released From Jail
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. – A Monmouth County high school basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting a student has been released from jail under court-imposed conditions, officials …
Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot Worth $664,000 Sold in Monmouth County
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player in Monmouth County has won a $664,754 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials announced Wednesday. The winning ticket …
Four Dogs Found Dead in Plastic Bags on Garden State Parkway
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull …
Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Know Before You Go
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set to …
Stranded Dolphin Rescued from New Jersey Marsh Euthanized
MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the …
Middletown school board changes mind, rehires rejected school board lawyer
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Last week, the Middletown School Board wasn’t sure about hiring a politically connected attorney to represent the school board. In a 5-2 …
West Long Branch police to conduct motor vehicle checkpoint Tuesday
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The West Long Branch Police Department announced it will conduct a motor vehicle inspection checkpoint on Wall Street near Valenzano …
Middletown teacher who had sex with student allowed to resign without tenure charges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — There will be no public flogging or release of confidential documents for a school teacher in Middletown who was arrested for having …
Middletown school board rejects sketchy deal for lawyer backed by embattled president
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s …
Man Dies After Fall from Bridge at the Jersey Shore
BELMAR, N.J. — A man died Thursday night after falling into the water near the Highway 35 bridge, prompting a large-scale rescue effort, authorities said. …
Do Party Chairmen Still Hold Power in New Jersey Now That the Party Line Is Gone?
Trenton, NJ – Is the ‘Good Ole Boys’ network dead in New Jersey? Or, are party chairmen across New Jersey just learning how to do …
Power lines down shut Route 35 in Holmdel, causing traffic delays
HOLMDEL, N.J. – Route 35 southbound is closed between Centerville Road and Laurel Avenue due to downed power lines, according to the Holmdel Township Police …
Kingda Ka’s reign comes to an explosive end as Six Flags prepares for historic implosion
JACKSON, NJ – The towering green giant that has ruled the skyline of Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly two decades is about to take …
Long Branch man charged in $44K bank fraud case
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Long Branch man has been charged with financial crimes after allegedly withdrawing more than $44,000 from a bank account before a …
Middletown murderer gets 15 years in prison for stabbing relative in the neck
FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Middletown man who stabbed a relative in the neck inside their home was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, Monmouth …
Shore NJEA President Cites “MAGA Moms’ Fake Moral Outrage” After New Jersey Says OK to Boys in Girls Sports
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A New Jersey teachers’ union leader is defending the state’s longstanding transgender athlete policy, calling recent criticism from conservative groups a …
Middletown Schools Silent After Carrying Out Political Hit on Teacher, Ordered by Deputy Mayor
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown school board has gone silent after two board members were caught paying a political operative $20,000 as a part of …
Wall Police Weekend Roundup Nets Three Drunk Drivers
WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township police made several arrests over the weekend, including three for driving while intoxicated and two for outstanding warrants, authorities …
New Jersey Church Lays Off 195 Workers After $18 Million Cut from US AID Used to Fund Illegal Aliens
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — The jig is up for a New Jersey church that has received tens of millions of dollars in U.S. AID relief …
Car fire temporarily shuts down Route 35 in Holmdel; no injuries reported
HOLMDEL, N.J. – A vehicle fire briefly shut down a section of State Highway 35 early Saturday morning, but all occupants escaped unharmed, according to …
Toms River Mayor Targeted at Teaching Job by Paid Middletown School Board Political Operatives
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, …
Jack Ciattarelli Defeats Bill Spadea, Wins Monmouth County GOP Convention Nomination
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Republican Convention reaffirmed its leadership and threw its support behind Jack Ciattarelli as the party’s endorsed candidate for governor. …
This New Jersey Military Base Could Soon Become a Detention Center for Criminal Illegal Aliens
JACKSON, NJ — A brewing conflict between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the Trump administration is emerging over plans to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst …
Middletown schools reminds families of 2-hour delay model for inclement weather days
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is reminding parents that it has adopted a 2-hour delayed opening model on inclement weather days. The policy …
Middletown High School North senior honored as Good Citizen award recipient
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Lauren Dorazio, a senior at Middletown High School North, has been recognized as the school’s Good Citizen award recipient. The award is …
Middletown School Board Members Paid Consultant $20,000 in Revenge Plot Against Teacher
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records …
Girls Basketball Coach Arrested for Sex with High School Student in Middletown
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Police are asking for public assistance in a case against a high school basketball coach in Monmouth County. Last month, a Middletown …
Wall Township announces town-wide brush pickup after wind storm
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Public Works Department will conduct a town-wide brush pickup on Monday, February 24, following a recent wind storm …
Wall Township police urge residents to check cameras after break-in
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are searching for suspects after a residential burglary on Campbell Road, where jewelry was stolen following a forced entry through …
Each Stitch Counts partners with The Arc to support Ocean County families
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Each Stitch Counts, a nonprofit addressing hygiene insecurity, has partnered with The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s Employment Center to expand its community …
High Winds Topple Tree onto Holmdel Home
Holmdel, NJ – This weekend’s powerful windstorm sent a large tree crashing through the roof of a Holmdel home on Monday, leaving the structure unsafe …
Monmouth County man charged with pointing laser at federal aircraft
NEWARK, N.J. — A Monmouth County man has been charged with aiming a laser at a federal law enforcement aircraft, an act that carries serious …
New Jersey Judge Releases Man Who Doused Red Bank Man With Gasoline While Threatening with Gun
RED BANK, N.J. — A Red Bank man was arrested after allegedly attacking a resident with a metal object, pouring gasoline on him, and threatening …
Illegal Alien Convicted of Heinous Assault of New Jersey Child Arrested in Newark on Megan’s Law Violation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national and registered sex offender, in Newark on Feb. …
New Jersey church with ties to Phil Murphy received $18 million in federal funding to shelter migrants
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was …
Asbury Park Lottery Player Wins $25K with Colossal Crossword Ticket
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A lucky lottery player in Asbury Park won $25,000 with a Colossal Crossword ticket purchased at AIO Super Store, located at …
Lawmaker Calls for Welfare Check on Woman Allegedly Living in Phil Murphy’s Garage Apartment
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Erik Peterson is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy for admitting that he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant, accusing him of defying federal …
New Jersey cop rescues 11-year-old boy from fall through icy lake
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A West Long Branch police officer pulled an 11-year-old boy from an icy lake Tuesday afternoon after the child fell …