Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
New Jersey joins fight to stop DOGE from investigating Social Security
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined a coalition of 20 states on Monday in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to block alleged illegal staffing…
Fatal crashes have risen in New Jersey since migrant driver’s license law took effect
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s five-year average for traffic fatalities has risen steadily over the past decade, with the sharpest increases occurring around the time the state began allowing undocumented immigrants to…
Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka
JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero years after the death of Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth, is no longer part…
Woman charged for stabbing dog then posting video to social media
A 29-year-old Detroit woman has been charged in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of her dog after authorities allege she posted a video of the injured animal to social media before fleeing…
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 a busy schedule of community appearances, including…
New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection
BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a new full four-way stop will be implemented at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Chestnut Street starting Wednesday, April 16. The intersection,…
Did space junk or meteor strike damage South Jersey auto shop?
MAGNOLIA, NJ — A mysterious object believed to have fallen from the sky tore through the roof of a South Jersey auto body shop early Wednesday morning, leaving behind a large hole,…
Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Manchester Township, recognizing the critical role of telecommunications personnel who serve as…
Toms River fire leads to arson charge for 59-year-old man
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man has been charged with aggravated arson following a structure fire that occurred late Monday night at a residential complex on Route 166, Ocean County…
Young seal found wounded on New Jersey beach recovering
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured and stranded on a Brigantine beach earlier this month is recovering after being rescued and transported for medical care, according to the…
South Jersey man convicted of murdering wife
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Medford Township man has been convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife in their home two years ago, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced. A…
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 on-call professional engineering services not to exceed…
Cape Cod in shock after once deported migrant child molester arrested by ICE
FALMOUTH, Mass. — A 53-year-old Brazilian national previously deported from the United States was arrested on Cape Cod last month and charged with seven sex crimes involving a child, federal authorities announced.…
Tax Day: Phil Murphy and Trenton Dems’ Favorite Annual Quince de Abril Fiesta
Political Satire: Happy Tax Day, New Jersey! Also known as Quince De Abril! Or, as Governor Phil Murphy and his Trenton Democratic pals probably call it, “Christmas in Spring.” While the rest…
Nurse pepper-sprayed 87-year-old dementia patient, left him unattended for 46 minutes
MANCHESTER, NJ — A licensed practical nurse and two other healthcare workers at a Manchester Township facility have been criminally charged following an incident involving an 87-year-old dementia patient who was pepper-sprayed…
Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain its name and mascot when it merges with Jackson Memorial High School in September? Will the new high school merger result in…
Two teens charged with murder in shooting of New Jersey 16-year-old
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old have been charged with juvenile delinquency offenses related to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in New Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…
They are sick people: President says as media continues push to return MS-13 convicts to U.S.
Washington, D.C. –President Donald J. Trump unleashed a fiery rebuke of CNN and the media, calling them “sick people” during a heated exchange at the White House, where El Salvador President Nayib…
Jackson Township announces spring bulk pickup schedule
JACKSON, NJ – If you have brush and bulk items to get rid, now is the time, as the Jackson Township Department of Public Works is in full spring swing on their…
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…