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…
Brush fire erupts near Route 195 in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire broke out moments ago, on Wednesday in the area of Route 195 in Jackson Township, prompting a coordinated response from local fire departments and the…
Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, stemming from a December 2023 bomb threat and a…
Toms River man, Berkeley woman charged in child CASM conspiracy
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a child pornography distribution and manufacturing conspiracy, following a multi-agency investigation that began with a cyber…
Mayor Crate slams rumors on affordable housing, says Brick will plan for 29 new units—not 322
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable housing, clarifying that the township will not…
Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township
Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…
Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos
Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…
Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…
Weather Alert: Hot, windy, and dry week ahead for New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the state. According…
Wildfire risk elevated across New Jersey as dry, gusty conditions raise warnings
TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds. According…
NASA captures massive black scar from New Jersey wildfire visible from space
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Satellite images released by NASA reveal the devastating impact of the Jones Road Fire in New Jersey, where more than 15,000 acres of forest have been scorched, leaving…
Spadea says Toms River sports star forgave him for supporting Phil Murphy’s initial school funding cuts
TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and the students…
Smoke chokes Ocean County as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, continues to send smoke across Lacey and Ocean…
Lacey lunatic busted for racist rant, drugs, and assault rifles
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 64-year-old Lacey Township man was sentenced Friday to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to bias intimidation, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses stemming…
Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…
One Year Later: Toms River’s Stand Against the Twin Towers Was the Right Call
It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits and debates,…
Domestic assault suspect jailed in Ocean County
Michael Anthony Cusaneli found himself behind bars in Ocean County this week, after being booked on some serious charges. He was taken into custody on April 21. Jail records show Cusaneli is…
Monmouth County rejoices after Ice Cream on 9 reopens after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the local community.…
Murphy and Dems gambled New Jersey’s future on Green New Deal and lost, GOP says
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. Testa accused…
Toms River freezes property taxes for second year as mayor slashes payroll by $5.5M
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% tax hike…