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…
Lavallette man heading to prison for vehicular homicide
By Bryan Huntenburg LAVALLETTE, NJ – Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr., announced that on February 4, 2022, Brian Kosanke, 41, of Lavallette, was sentenced by the Honorable Michael…
Lacey Township Police Blotter: Feb 11-16, 2022
LACEY TWP, NJ – The following is a list of incidents reported by Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella and the Lacey Township Police Department. Warrant On Friday, February 11, 2022, at…
Healthcare worker shortage looms as Murphy vaccine mandate targets former pandemic “Frontline Heroes”
From the Desk of Senator Anthony Bucco TRENTON, NJ – Less than two weeks before Governor Phil Murphy’s deadline requiring health care workers to have their second COVID vaccine shot, Senator Anthony…
Jersey girls get naked and fight at Disney World
ORLANDO, FL – Two sisters from New Jersey who were arrested and charged after getting naked and fighting each other at Disney’s shopping village, Disney Springs won’t be facing criminal charges. In…
After New Jersey’s mask mandate ends March 7th, Phil Murphy wants a kill-switch option to be able to enforce masking again in the future
TRENTON, NJ – When Lando Calrissian made a deal with Darth Vader to give up Luke Skywalker to save his criminal enterprise operating out of Bespin’s Cloud City in Star Wars: Empire…
New Jersey Department of Health identifies Omicron ‘stealth variant’ but should you worry?
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health this week reported cases of a COVID-19 omicron stealth variant but right now, the science and health community knows little about the effects…
New Jersey still operating temporary morgues as COVID-19 cases decrease
TRENTON, NJ – The state of New Jersey is currently operating at least two temporary morgues to house COVID-19 victims and as of Wednesday, 17 bodies are being held within them. New…
New Jersey COVID-19 school cases back to pre-omicron levels, Governor Murphy reports
TRENTON, NJ – Things are getting back to normal in New Jersey and this week, Governor Phil Murphy announced positive news about the state’s school systems. The levels of COVID-19 in school…
New Jersey COVID-19 vaccination counts continue trending in the right direction, Governor says
TRENTON, NJ – Even as the omicron variant subsides and New Jersey appears to be headed for safer waters when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today said that’s…
New Jersey releasing $10 million in American Rescue Plans fund to assist residents facing foreclosure
TRENTON, NJ – The nearly year-long business shutdown in New Jersey in 2020 is starting to create long-term problems, especially with those struggling to catch up on their home mortgage payments. The…
Police say Toms River woman was over three times legal alcohol limit when she killed man parked on shoulder
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River woman is being charged for vehicular homicide after she crashed into a car parked on the shoulder as the driver was in the rear, getting…
With Trump breathing down his neck, Congressman Chris Smith says Durham report shows Hillary Clinton spied on President
FREEHOLD, NJ – Even though New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is squarely in the crosshairs of Donald J. Trump and his supporters, facing a primary challenge in June, Smith is still defending…
Republicans propose Sunday hunting days to curb deer population at Joint Base MDL
by Jean Stanfield Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to allow Sunday hunting on military bases to prevent the disruption of critical missions. Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced…
Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension
by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies
by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will now take…
Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation
by Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system and public…
New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage
by Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an opportunity for…
Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and sits overlooking…
This one’s for you JC, a Judeo-Christian response to the Lakewood snow plow incident
By Jonathan Feldstein and Shawn Hyland This is a letter to the editor. The views in this letter are the opinions of the authors. LAKEWOOD, NJ – A New Jersey evangelical minister…
Guilty: South Jersey man thought he was coming to Toms River for a date with a 14-year-old girl, but she was a cop waiting for him
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Mays Landing man who was caught up in Operation Open House in 2018 and arrested again in 2020 while out of jail due to bail reform has…