New Jersey Transit Needs to Stop Ignoring Comments from Customers and a Law Could Mandate It
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Transit would be required to send individual electronic responses to riders who submit written comments about proposed fare increases or significant service reductions under legislation introduced by…
Going Green May Have Contributed to Collapsed BJ’s Roof That Collapsed in New Jersey, Some Suggest
Ocean Township, NJ – Could going green in New Jersey have contributed to a structural collapse of a roof at BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey? That’s what some are fearing in…
Security Camera Video Captures Dramatic Roof Collapse at Ocean Township BJ’s During Powerful Storm
Ocean Township, NJ – Security camera footage has captured the dramatic moment a section of the roof collapsed inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, sending debris crashing into the store…
Watch: Roof Collapse Reported at Ocean Township BJ’s Traps Multiple People; No Injuries
Ocean Township, NJ – Emergency responders from across Monmouth County are on the scene of a reported roof collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township Monday afternoon as specialized rescue…
Imminent Threat Alert Issued for New Jersey: Life-Threatening Danger in Lakewood, Toms River, Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Ocean County and southeastern Monmouth County, urging residents to avoid travel as heavy thunderstorms continue to produce…
Second Round of Severe Storms Leaves Nearly 90,000 JCP&L Customers Without Power Across New Jersey
New Jersey – A second round of severe thunderstorms moved across New Jersey beginning around 10 p.m. Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, thunder and frequent lightning that continued for several…
Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms
Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…
Holmdel Police Warn Residents to Avoid Multiple Roads After Severe Storm Downs Trees, Power Lines
Police urged motorists to avoid several roads across Holmdel Township Friday night as crews worked to clear storm damage and restore power following severe thunderstorms. Holmdel, NJ – Holmdel Township Police are…
Marlboro Township Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads as Severe Storm Causes Flooding and Road Closures
Police warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel Friday night as heavy rain and strong winds created hazardous conditions on roads across Marlboro Township. Marlboro, NJ – Marlboro Township officials are urging residents…
Little Steven’s MonmouthNJ 250 Concert Postponed Due to Dangerous Heat
Officials postponed Friday’s free MonmouthNJ 250 concert featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul as heat index values are expected to reach up to 110 degrees over the holiday weekend. Freehold,…
Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials
A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…
Nearly 40 Years After Devastating Fire Destroyed Long Branch Pier, New $12.4 Million Structure Takes Shape
A new 550-foot ocean pier is rising in Long Branch nearly four decades after a massive fire destroyed the city’s iconic amusement pier and ended a century-old Jersey Shore tradition. Long Branch…
Long Branch man pleads guilty to fatal 2025 stabbing on Broadway
Prosecutors say the defendant faces 26 years in state prison for killing 35-year-old Eren Kurkcu. Long Branch, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a 22-year-old Long Branch man…
Downtown Toms River addiction re-entry center shuts down after two years
The New Jersey Reentry Corporation has closed its Ocean County location in Toms River and shifted services to its Neptune office in Monmouth County. Toms River, NJ – The New Jersey Reentry…
Teacher charged after knife found in desk drawer at Neptune Middle School
Officials say a large stainless-steel knife was discovered in the teacher’s desk drawer during a police investigation. Freehold, N.J. – A Point Pleasant Beach man employed as a teacher in Neptune Township…
Man Wanted for Murder Could be Hiding at Jersey Shore Prosecutor Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man wanted in connection with the death of a 40-year-old woman in Bayonne could be hiding out at the Jersey Shore, prosecutors said this weekend. The Hudson…
Ocean County News: What Commuters Should Expect In Monmouth And Ocean Counties
Heather Fordham reports.…
Howell Library Closes For Carpet Installation
HOWELL – Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Rd., will be closed through January 10 for the installation of new carpet. In addition, the West Long Branch Library, 95 Poplar Ave., is…
Howell School Tops FoodBank Challenge Division
Photo Courtesy of FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties HOWELL – Howell High School collected 4,248 pounds of food, placing first in their division of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’…
Honor Our Veterans Essay Contest
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) is inviting students in grades six through eight to participate in her third annual Honor Our Veterans contest. Entries must be submitted to her…
