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…
Toms River Veterans Day essay winners announced
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township At last night’s Council Meeting, the Mayor and Township Council presented proclamations to this year’s Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshals – Daniel Herr & Siegfried Jaworski.…
New Jersey is the trunk-or-treat capital of the United States
You know what trick-or-treat is, but unless you have young children, you’ve probably never heard of trunk-or-treat. Trunk-or-treat is a new trend sweeping New Jersey and many parts of the U.S. where…
Video: Owners charged after police shoot their aggressive dog in Keyport
KEYPORT, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that a dog on the loose in Keyport was acting aggressively upon their arrival. That interaction between the Keyport Police Department and…
Man passed out behind wheel at Bayville gas station charged after dangerous police chase
A man found passed out behind the wheel of his car at a Bayville gas station led police on a dangerous chase that involved a motor vehicle crash and foot pursuit. According…
Motorists warned about dense fog advisory across southern and central New Jersey
The National Weather Service is warning motorists across the southern portion of New Jersey through mid-Wednesday morning. of a dense fog advisory. With temperatures changing and humidity in the air from days…
Toms River responds to a statewide increase in car burglaries and thefts with added patrols
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Car thefts and burglaries are on the rise in New Jersey. Many blame relaxed enforcement by the New Jersey courts and overreaching controls on police officers by New…
Flemming says all the massive warehouses you see going up are a plus for Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents concerned with overdevelopment in Jackson Township raised their concern to mayoral candidate Marty Flemming at a campaign meet and greet this week and the candidate’s response was…
Jersey Shore zoo temporarily closes after duck infected with avian flu
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – After finding a dead duck and goose that tested positive for Avian Flu, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River has closed for the week. The birds…
Multiple families displaced in fire at Silver Ridge Apartments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A fire at the Silver Ridge apartment complex in Downtown Toms River has displaced multiple families. The first call reporting the fire was received by 911 at around…
Trunk or treat in Downtown Toms River Wednesday
by Kristen KrosaContributed article TOMS RIVER – Looking to help “Scare Away Stigma,” the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat for a night of fun while…
Prosecutor investigating after cops shoot family dog at the Jersey Shore
KEYPORT, NJ – The Keyport Police Department received a call about an aggressive dog in the area of Pine Street. Upon their arrival, officers located the dog in a nearby parking lot…
This popular destination was just named New Jersey’s most overrated, can you believe it?
When you think of New Jersey, most people think of crowded urbanized cities, but New Jersey has a lot to offer, from mountains in the northwest to farmlands to the south to…
First look at Jackson Township’s Rova Park and it looks great
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Towship officials unveiled the new Rova Park, which will replace the soon-to-be demolished Rova Farms community center and remaining dilapidated out buildings on the property. The township…
Deer rescued from Jersey Shore lagoon
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A deer that somehow ended up in a lagoon in the Snug Harbor section of Toms River was rescued on Monday by members of the East Dover Fire…
This amazing pancake chain is taking over the old Perkins restaurant in Freehold
FREEHOLD, NJ – When Perkins on Route 9 in Freehold closed, it sent shockwaves across the culinary community. Perkins had always been a favorite breakfast spot for young and old alike, but…
Serious crash with an overturned vehicle in Brick Saturday night
BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township responded to a serious motor vehicle crash Saturday night in the area of Chambersbridge Road and Lakeland Drive. According to initial reports, one person required…
94-year-old woman struck in Holiday City, driver cited
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A pedestrian was struck while crossing the road at the intersection of Bananier Drive and Jamaica Boulevard in Holiday City at Berkeley Friday afternoon. According to the Berkeley…
Jackson Police launch new emergency alert system
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has announced it has contracted with Regroup to provide emergency alert notifications to residents. The system will allow the department to send routine…
Toddler poisoned at the Jersey Shore by carelessly discarded drugs in home
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A two-year-old child was rescued by police and first responders Monday night after ingesting opioids carelessly left in the home by two adults. A couple, Sharek White, 46,…
Rumor of stabbing at Toms River intermediate school dance unfounded, police
BEACHWOOD, NJ – Rumors swirled on social media Friday night regarding a stabbing at the Toms River Intermediate South Halloween dance, but the Beachwood Police Department said those rumors were false. The…