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…
Diamond Dance Academy named Jackson business spotlight for May
JACKSON, NJ — Diamond Dance Academy has been selected as Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for the month of May, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced this week. Palmeri visited the studio to celebrate…
Bahama Breeze in Toms River abruptly closes down, employees left outside
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Bahama Breeze restaurant in Toms River closed without warning Friday, leaving employees and patrons surprised as they arrived to find the doors locked. Workers reported to the…
Ocean County Commissioners pay $20,500,000 for property owned by GOP megadonor
Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property on Ridgeway…
Fire breaks out at Toms River mobile home park
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A structure fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Roberts Mobile Home Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and leading to the safe evacuation of all residents and their…
Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills
TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…
Stranded, sick seal recovered in New Jersey this year, makes an appearance at Martha’s Vineyard
AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, according to…
Manchester Township welcomes three new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team ahead of…
Five Republicans emerge as possible successors to Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could face serious…
U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells is looking…
Jackson hires deputy clerk to help with OPRA backlog
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under OPRA, the…
Feds knew about New Jersey drone incidents as new report confirms what we all saw
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a medevac helicopter,…
Spadea blasts Trump endorsement says President backs losers in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative radio host and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea slammed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, calling it the latest in a string of misjudged political…
Just Work From Home: NJ Transit Tells Commuters to Prepare for Complete Shutdown on Friday
NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning Friday due…
Jackson Township to approve multiple roadway safety projects
The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe. This week, the township…
Bomb threat at New Jersey Catholic Church prompts evacuation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A reported bomb threat at St. Al’s Church and its adjacent school on Monday led to a full evacuation of the property by Jackson Township police. No injuries…
Campaign funds taken from Ocean County sheriff’s account funneled to Bill Spadea
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new filing by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission should show that approximately $5,500 has been removed from a campaign fund for Ocean County Sheriff Michael…
Ocean County sheriffs deployed to downtown Toms River as homeless concerns grow near library
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has stationed officers in downtown Toms River and at the Ocean County Library in Lakewood, citing public safety concerns as tensions rise over…
Jackson Food Pantry in need of new home, facing June 1st eviction
Jackson Township, NJ – Mayor Michael Reina has informed the Jackson Woman of Today’s food pantry which is operating temporarily out of the Jackson Senior Center that they have to vacate the…
Brooklyn based kosher market to open at closed former Stop and Shop
HOWELL, N.J. — Moisha’s Discount Supermarket, a Brooklyn-based grocery chain, is opening a new location on Route 9 in Howell, filling the space vacated by Stop & Shop after the company closed…
Mother’s Day in New Jersey should start with Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese, here’s why
Listen up, New Jersey. If you woke up on Mother’s Day 2025 and didn’t slide a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich onto your mom’s breakfast plate, you’ve already fumbled the ball.…