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…
Op-Ed: Toms River Realtors Say New Law Shakes Down Home Sellers
by Michael Barone, Kimberly Bell, Mary Bueti, Carmela Lerro Calantoni, Rosa Cavallaro, Ed DeBiase, Maria “Marisa” Matarazzo, Lori O’Connell, and Dana Romero. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has been and should…
Hamilton police issue amber alert for two missing teens
HAMILTON, NJ – The Hamilton Police Department in Atlantic County has issued an amber alert for two missing teenagers last seen by their families on Saturday. According to police,14-year-old Trenirah Banton, and…
Toms River School District Under Fire for Canceling Columbus Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An earlier version of the Toms River School District 2022-23 school calendar had the school year ending on June 20th, giving students off on June 19th, officially recognized…
Two Killed at Jersey Shore Pop-Up Car Meet in Wildwood, Driver Charged
WILDWOOD, NJ – Two men were killed as a result of careless driving at a Jersey Shore pop-up car meet in Wildwood on Saturday. According to witnesses and police, the driver of…
One of the World’s Tallest Wooden Roller Coasters, El Toro is now El Roto
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey ride inspectors have determined one of the world’s tallest wood roller coasters, El Toro has been “structurally comprised” after a thorough inspection by the New Jersey…
What Are Those Loud Low Flying Jets and Explosions Around Ocean County Every Night?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Social media has been buzzing this week after residents took to their phones to voice concerns over extremely low-flying jets and helicopters the past few days. If you…
First Look: Mayor Reina Announces Completion of Turf Field Replacement at Field of Dreams
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s a multi-purpose youth sports facility located adjacent to the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School and today, it’s truly a Field of Dreams. Mayor Michael Reina today said…
Jackson Roller Rink is Shutting Down, One of the Last in the Jersey Shore Area
JACKSON, NJ – Several generations of Ocean County residents grew up spending their weekend nights speeding around the rink at the Jackson Skating Center on Countyline Road, but that is coming to…
Hot Shot Subs Near Great Adventure Closes Doors
MILLSTONE, NJ – The traffic in and out of Six Flags Great Adventure was not enough to keep an aspiring new sub shop open as Hot Shot Subs announced it closed down…
KPOT All You Can Eat Korean BBQ and Asian Hot Pot Coming to Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – KPOT is coming to Toms River. The widely enjoyed Korean BBQ and Asian hot pot franchise will be opening a new restaurant, the first restaurant at the Jersey…
No, Jersey Shore Banquet Hall Did Not Collapse, Here’s What Happened
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – Reports of a collapsed building at a wedding reception hall in Barnegat Township are unfounded after being spread on social media and multiple breaking news apps overnight. At…
Jackson Township: Expansion of Alcoholic Beverage License for Glory’s Market
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An application has been submitted to the Township of Jackson by Glory’s Market Inc. to expand the existing liquor store’s plenary license into an adjacent storage shed. RELATED:…
Courtesy Review Hearing: OCVTS Jackson Township Campus 19,091 Sq. Ft. Addition
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School has requested a courtesy review of a 19,091-square-foot campus building expansion at its Route 571 location. RELATED: Jackson Township Named Safest Community…
Jackson Township: Planning Board Hearing for 340 West Commodore LLC Warehouse Consolidation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – West Commodore LLC is requesting the Jackson Township Planning board to hold a hearing to amend an existing approved application of two warehouses into one. The site consists…
Legal Notice: Jackson MUA RFP for Cellular Tower Lease Agreement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has put out a bid request to lease space on one of its two monopoles located at the Hyson Road facility to…
Lacey Township Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports for events that took place in the past few days. Shoplifting – On Sunday, September 11,…
Man Found With Girlfriend’s Body in Back Seat Indicted in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a two-count indictment against the Middlesex County resident who was found in Atlantic Highlands with the body of his former girlfriend in the…
Jackson Township Named Safest Community in New Jersey with Population over 50,000
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has been rated the safest community in New Jersey with a population of over 50,000 residents or more. Today, Mayor Michael Reina said his push to fund…
Woman Jumps from Five Story Building at Ocean County College Kean University Campus
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students at Ocean County College and the Kean University campus in Toms River with shock after a female student jumped from a five-story building on Wednesday. According to…
Swimmer Drowns Off Ortley Beach
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department reported that a swimmer in distress drowned off the beach in Ortley Beach, New Jersey on Wednesday. Police said the incident happened on…