Gunfire erupts outside high school football game in Charles County, no injuries reported
Waldorf, MD – A Friday night football game at St. Charles High School ended in chaos after gunshots were fired in the parking lot, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
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 intoxicated. On Friday, Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested…
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 labor. At approximately 6:10 a.m., Ptl. Brendon…
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 own life in September 2022, has filed…
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 Recreation Area, has been officially terminated by…
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, authorities announced Tuesday. Nija Faust, 21, and…
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, of Newark, was arrested for shoplifting at…
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 in-person interviews for conditionally approved Global Entry…
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 Bite Pizza review, scoring the New Jersey…
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 include Salem Hill Road, Arnold Boulevard, Newtons…
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.) and its proposed cuts to education funding.…
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 Pizzeria in Sea Girt, NJ, might just…
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 reading and discussion. Perry visited three classrooms,…
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 said. Justin McGhee, 35, the head girls’…
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 for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at Krauser’s,…
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 mixes were found in dog food bags…
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 take place Sunday, March 9, at 1…
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 Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said. 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 vote, the board rejected the hiring. On…
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 Park on Tuesday, March 4, between 8:30…
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 sex with a student. Instead, he was…
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 attorney, marking another setback for Capone amid…
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. The Belmar Police Department received a report…
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 business in a post-party line political landscape?…
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 Department. Authorities urged drivers to avoid the…
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 its final bow—Kingda Ka, once the tallest…
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