Pleasantville man sentenced to 3 years for gas station and tobacco store burglaries
A 21-year-old Pleasantville man has been sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to two burglary incidents in Absecon and Galloway Township, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced. Laqua…
Cherished Ocean County bar and restaurant shutting its doors for good
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Surf Taco has officially announced it is shutting down its Jackson Township bar and restaurant. After reporting earlier this week, the company confirmed what residents in the town…
New Jersey lawmakers push for moratorium on wind turbine sonar mapping as whales, dolphins die
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in Trenton are pushing for a moratorium on wind turbine sonar sea floor mapping until they get scientific evidence that the activity is not related to the increase…
Governor Murphy launches transgender website using part of $40 million American Rescue Plan funding
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County lawmakers are upset after Governor Phil Murphy continues to cut funding to schoolchildren but allocated a large amount of money to build a transgender hub using…
Multiple media outlets misreport Passover carnival accident in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township on Monday. An erroneous initial report by…
We’re Concerned: Seaside Heights mayor speaks out on delays by 10-story building developer
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For years it was one of the most iconic structures in Seaside Heights—a rusted-out steel framed skeleton of a building that was never built. Eventually, the building at…
No evidence linking whale and dolphin deaths to Murphy wind project, governor declares
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Whales and dolphins have been washing up at the Jersey Shore at an alarming rate since December of last year, but Governor Phil Murphy doubled down this week,…
Environmental group sues to stop wind farm mapping off Jersey coast
Nino Cambria on April 5, 2023 Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) is suing the National Marine Fisheries Services, also known as NOAA Fisheries, to stop their vessel survey sites that collect…
Ventnor City Police Make Arrest in Robbery and Stabbing of Store Employee
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Yesterday, Jason Hill, 42, of Ventnor City, was arrested for robbery and aggravated assault after attempting to steal from a convenience store and stabbing an employee. Officers Moustafa…
Phil Murphy jokes about joining Jersey Shore cast, but serious about cutting school funding
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On April Fool’s Day, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joked about joining the cast of the MTV show Jersey Shore, but he remains dead serious when it comes…
10,000 homes remain without power the morning after storm in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nearly 10,000 homes remain without power in Jackson Township and First Energy Corp doesn’t know when power will be restored. Roads in town remain closed with downed powerlines…
The Wildwood Boardwalk reopens next week
WILDWOOD, NJ – The Wildwood boardwalk will reopen for the season next weekend, officials said today. The boardwalk, which has been undergoing reconstruction will be open and the project is 80% complete…
Shore town calls for an unbiased investigation into whale and dolphin deaths
NEPTUNE, NJ – What’s killing off an unusually high amount of whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore? While many shore area public officials are blaming sonar-based surveys of the ocean floor…
24th dolphin since December beached at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Officials have confirmed that another marine mammal has washed ashore and died at the Jersey Shore. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a harbor porpoise was found…
11 Arrested and Illegal Narcotics Seized in Police Operation
ABSECON, NJ – A police operation targeting criminal activity along the Route 30 motel/hotel corridor in Absecon, New Jersey resulted in 11 arrests in the last 72h and the seizure of illegal…
$51K Fast Play Ticket Sold In Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lucky player bought a ticket for the $10 Jersey Jackpot and won a progressive jackpot of $51,107. This jackpot was won on Monday, March 27. The winning…
Five new stores coming to Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
NEPTUNE, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s favorite outlet shopping destinations, the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets is adding five new stores to their outdoor shopping experience. Now, with over 120 retailers,…
Manchester man indicted for attempted murder of woman in Brick
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The man who is alleged to have nearly killed a woman near Cherry Quay in Brick Township has been indicted on Attempted murder and related charges. Harry Bray,…
Congressman slams Biden, Murphy for ‘shoddy’ offshore wind farm strategy in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – U.S. Congressman Chris Smith attended a hearing on offshore windarms in New Jersey and slammed President Joe Biden and Governor Phil Murphy over what he called the harmful…
Juveniles Arrested in Mays Landing Gun Incident
MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Saturday, two 16-year-old males were arrested after they allegedly chased a group of disorderly juveniles with stolen handguns. Hamilton Township Police responded to the 3000 block of…
Officials respond to dolphin mass stranding event in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY, NJ – Eight dolphins were stranded and six were euthanized by marine wildlife officials in Sea Isle City on Tuesday. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the eight…