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…
Mo Hill hires $89,000 per year social media manager as residents grapple with sharp tax increases
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many Toms River residents are reeling from sticker shock from their new increased tax assessment, Mayor Mo Hill secretly hired his former political campaign strategist, Art Gallagher…
Thompson hires Leigh Maris to run District 12 legislative office
JACKSON, NJ – Senator Sam Thompson has announced that Leigh Maris will join his district office as Chief of Staff. Maris is taking the reins of the 12th Legislative District Office following…
$779K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Sold in Ocean County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $779,987 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Monday, January 24, drawing. The winning numbers were: 01, 10, 22, 24, and 33 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a…
Toms River Mayor Hill says don’t panic if you got a letter saying your taxes are going up
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Have you received a letter from a tax assessor who you never met and never saw the inside of your home? Are you worried that your assessment skyrocketed…
Home struck by a car last week hit again, cops say
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – They say lightning doesn’t strike the same spot twice, and typically a home that was struck by a car isn’t struck again, but in Ocean Township, that’s not…
Vicari meets with banking commissioner as banks close in senior populated Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County senior citizens are concerned about the recent trend of banks closing local and small community branches. The county is home to one of the largest senior…
This $3.1 million waterfront home for sale in Toms River even has an indoor pool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the market for a $3 million home in Toms River, look no further. A home on Church Hill Drive, overlooking the Goose Creek Cove has…
Toms River Charlie Brown’s closed for over a year? What’s Next? Texas Roadhouse?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s been more than a year since Charlie Brown’s was forced to shut down. Once the home of the infamous local dive bar, Phil’s Liquor Locker Lounge, the…
New smartphone repair shop opens in Brick Township
BRICK, N.J. – A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, has opened in Brick at 503 Route 70. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and…
New commercial plaza being built in Silverton is now ready to lease
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Leasing is now under way for a new 12,600-square-foot retail center in the Silverton section of this Ocean County municipality being developed by March Construction of Wayne, .N.J. R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC was named exclusive leasing…
Ocean Mental Health Services has a new name
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean Mental Health Services, Ocean County’s leading provider of mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, has announced a rebranding that will better reflect its six-decade legacy and vision for the…
Toms River-based fitness chain acquires 13 Planet Fitness locations
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Grand Fitness Partners, one of the largest franchisees within the Planet Fitness system, today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of 13 Planet Fitness locations across Virginia from the Asbell…
Jackson Police Department Achieves NJSACOP Accreditation
JACKSON, NJ – Chief Matthew Kunz and the members of the Jackson Police Department are proud to announce that the agency has achieved accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs…
Road rage leads to shooting on Garden State Parkway south of Toms River exit
Toms River, N.J.- The New Jersey State Police have arrested William Sabo, 22, of Berkeley, N.J., for allegedly brandishing a handgun and shooting at another vehicle on the Garden State Parkway in…
Ocean County leadership verbally endorses Sheriff Michael Mastronardy for GOP Chairman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After meeting for a sit-down dinner among the Ocean County GOP’s top brass last Wednesday at Artisan’s Restaurant, a unanimous decision was verbally made to Sheriff Michael Mastronardy…
Two victims slashed during gas station robbery in Jackson Township, suspect at large
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is seeking to identify and locate a Hispanic male that tried to rob two men at the Sunoco station located at the intersection…
New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…
Lakewood basketball players harassed in Barnegat over race, sneakers, report
BARNEGAT, NJ – Lakewood middle school girls basketball players reported they were called racist epitaphs and mocked for not wearing good sneakers during a December matchup against Barnegat Middle School. According to…
Vicari announces $4.8 million grant to build new library branch in Stafford
TOMS RIVER – Calling it a highly competitive grant program, Ocean County Library’s application to secure funds for a new branch library in Stafford Township recently was approved providing $4.8 million toward…
Toms River Mayor shames local businesses for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many cities across New Jersey are imposing indoor mask mandates, in Toms River, it’s the opposite. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has forced a business to change…