Gunfire erupts outside high school football game in Charles County, no injuries reported
Waldorf, MD – A Friday night football game at St. Charles High School ended in chaos after gunshots were fired in the parking lot, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Jackson Police Department to host annual fill-a-truck Christmas toy drive
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is once again loading up a truck and delivering toys to children in need this holiday season. The long-running event, as usual, will take…
Threat to Toms River Intermediate East unfounded, police say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police in Toms River investigated a reported threat at Toms River Intermediate East, located on Hooper Avenue Monday morning. “Police are currently at Intermediate East investigating a potential…
Toms River council meeting date changed due to Thanksgiving holiday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township council has announced it will move its second meeting of November from Wednesday to Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. “The Toms River Township…
Ringleader, five others charged in New Jersey state wide auto theft ring terrorizing residents
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey State Police have arrested seven people involved in an interstate auto theft ring based out of New Jersey, that targeted high end vehicles across the states suburbs,…
Loud music in liquor store parking lot leads to DWI arrest in Lacey
LACEY TWP, NJ – An Egg Harbor man who was causing a disturbance outside a Lacey Township liquor store early Monday morning was arrested for DWI by Lacey Township police officers. According…
Parking lot fight ends with disorderly conduct ticket in Lacey
LACEY TWP, NJ – A dispute in the parking lot at the Lacey Township Walmart on Sunday led to police involvement. According to the Chief Michael DiBella, at around 10:16 am police…
Man suspected of peering into backyards in Manchester had open arrest warrant, police say
MANCHESTER, NJ – Manchester police officers investigating multiple calls of a suspicious man peering into backyards in the area of Sixth Avenue and Cumberland Boulevard was taken into custody on the power…
Toms River police searching for bank fraud, hit and run suspect
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is investigating a bank fraud case involving a suspect that is also being sought for a hit-and-run crash. According to police, a woman…
Jackson Township Council to meet for the first time since contentious election
JACKSON, NJ – It has been a week since the public has heard from former mayoral candidate Marty Flemming and his running mates after they lost their bid for re-election on Tuesday.…
One thousand free turkeys with all the fixings to be handed out in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For families struggling with inflation and the astronomical increase in food costs, the Presbyterian Church at 1070 Hooper Avenue will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner distribution. The turkeys…
Ocean County man had illegal guns, fake badges, feds say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is going to federal prison for 12 months and a day after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms and fake federal identification badges. Jeffrey…
Toms River North wins state football title 48-14 over Kingsway
The Toms River North Mariners are the New Jersey Group 5 South champions after crushing Kingsway Friday night 48-14. Micah Ford led the Mariners with four touchdowns including a 25-yard interception return…
Jackson veterans celebrate the gift of freedom on Veterans Day
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Jackson celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a memorial service for the township’s veterans past and present. An opening prayer service was hosted by Rabbi Avi…
Muslim arrested for attack threats against Synagogues in New Jersey
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Muslim man from Sayreville has been arrested after causing widespread fear and panc by making credible threats against Jewish Synagogues last week. Omar Alkattoul, 18, of Sayreville was…
Toms River Veterans parade gets the green light for Friday
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Commission has confirmed that the Ocean County Veterans Day Parade is a go for tomorrow, Friday, November 11th. The parade begins…
Lacey Republicans send Democrats packing in nearly 3 to 1 election sweep
LACEY, NJ – Republicans in Lacey Township maintained control of the township governing body sweeping their Democrat opponents for three seats in Tuesday’s election. Republicans Steven Kennis and Peter Curatolo defeated Democrats…
Jeff Van Drew easily defeats Tim Alexander in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional district
CAPE MAY, NJ – Former Democrat turned Trump Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew defeated his Democrat opponent Tim Alexander Tuesday night, keeping the former blue district in the red as Republicans nationwide…
Jack Kelly top vote-getter in Ocean County commissioner election, Mastronardy wins Sheriff
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Toms River police chief, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy has won his bid for re-election, defeating Democrat Salvatore Frascino 72% to 28% Tuesday night. Mastronardy received 140,535 votes to…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Gilmore suffers defeat in Manchester but will get second chance in run-off
MANCHESTER, NJ – Incumbent Mayor Robert Hudak was the top vote-getter in Manchester Township’s three-way race that pitted himself against Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Hudak received 7,570 votes, or 44.26%…
Chris Smith easily defeats Democrat challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith easily won his bid for re-election against Democrat challenger Matt Jenkins on Tuesday. The final result was a 71% to 27% victory for the incumbent…