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…
Are New Jersey Boardwalk Claw Machine Plushies Infected With Dust Mites? We Performed a Laboratory Test to Find Out
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A recent study has debunked rumors that plush toys from boardwalk claw machines are infested with dust mites. Conducted in January 2025, by Shore News Network’s new forensic…
Asbury Park police debunk viral ‘serial killer’ rumor circulating on social media
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a “serial killer” in the area are false, addressing concerns sparked by a misleading social media post. Officials…
Toms River Boatworks Demolished as Part of Waterfront Revitalization Plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The deteriorating Toms River Boatworks, severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and left in disrepair for years, has been demolished. Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council voted to…
Injured harbor seal rescued in New Jersey, now under care at MMSC
MANTOLOKING, N.J. — A young female harbor seal was rescued from a beach in Mantoloking on Monday after she was found underweight and injured, marking the first seal rescue of the season.…
Former New Jersey Man, Cop, Killed on Duty by Perp in North Carolina
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Police Officer Michael T. Horan, 44, was shot and killed Saturday morning while responding to a report of a man with a firearm at the Food Lion on…
Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel
Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel **Barnegat, NJ** - Barnegat Police Department responded to a distress call on Thursday from a boater reporting their vessel was sinking near Sun…
Absecon mourns beloved crossing guard Thomas “Frank” Lavery
ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon community is mourning the loss of Thomas “Frank” Lavery, a dedicated crossing guard who served the city for nearly a decade, ensuring the safety of children and…
New Jersey Now Allows Gamblers to Put Themselves on Casino Ban Lists to Combat Addiction
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to the state’s responsible gaming resources, officials announced.…
Newspaper Delivery Company Settles New Jersey Case with State for Exploiting Workers
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced a $296,188 settlement with NJ Penn Logistics, LLC, a newspaper delivery company accused of misclassifying over…
Mayorkas rebuffs Trump’s call to shoot down mysterious drones over New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dismissed concerns over a series of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other areas of the country on Friday, countering recent calls by…
Ocean County drone command center has become ground zero for alleged offshore “mothership” activity
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has a command center stationed along the beachfront in Seaside Heights after reporting an unusual wave of drones launching from the ocean and…
Low-flying drones spotted along Jersey Shore spark speculation of sea-based launch origins
MANASQUAN, N.J. — Reports of low-flying drones over the Atlantic Ocean have prompted curiosity and speculation along the Jersey Shore, with sightings near Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach occurring in the span…
Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends observed in other regions, Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Bill Spadea Wet the Bed on the Edison American Flag “Prop” Ban, Here’s Why it is a Big Issue
Oh, Bill Spadea, you’ve done it again! The New Jersey political commentator and radio host found himself at the center of yet another debate when he downplayed a fiery incident in a…
Wildwood Crest police chief elected to FBI academy leadership board
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Police Chief Robert Lloyd has been elected to the executive board of the New Jersey Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, the department announced. Chief Lloyd’s election…
Man critically injured, dog killed in Jersey Shore hit-and-run; driver arrested
ABSECON, N.J. — A hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in Absecon left a 25-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and killed his dog, police said. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the…
Christmas Starts This Weekend At Cape May’s Jingle Bar
CAPE MAY, NJ – The holiday season is lighting up the shore as Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille welcomes back its beloved Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, starting November 22, 2024. The seasonal…
Warning issued as cold-stunned sea turtles face peril along Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Conservation groups are urging the public to remain vigilant for sea turtles in distress as plummeting water temperatures along the Jersey Shore threaten the survival of these marine…
New Jerseyans Cut Back on Casinos as State Reports 8% Revenue Drop
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The economy is doing great, they tell us. But, New Jerseyans on the ground are feeling the heat and people are still cutting back on discretionary spending, including…
Italian Cookies, It’s a New Jersey Thing: The Best Italian Bakeries at the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore, renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant boardwalks, also boasts a rich tapestry of culinary delights, particularly in the realm of Italian pastries. This coastal stretch is dotted with…