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…
Toms River Township slashes $5.5 million in payroll to keep taxes at 0%
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that the…
Meet Professor Wiggle Bottoms: Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter’s four-legged scholar steals hearts
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A lovable four-year-old dog with an unforgettable name is turning heads at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say he’s ready to find a forever home. Professor…
Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…
Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after…
Jackson Township resolves email problems, council vows to investigate
The Jackson Township and police department email and computer services have been restored. Please note that any emails sent to the township from Sunday through Wednesday did not go through. Please re-send…
Teen charged with aggravated arson in massive 15,000-acre New Jersey wildfire
WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across Waretown and…
New speed limits in effect along Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley and Beachwood
BERKELEY TWP., N.J. — Officials have announced new speed limits now in effect along County Road #91 — also known as Grand Central Parkway, Pinewald Road, Surf Avenue, and Admiral Avenue —…
Kingda Ka is not dead yet as Jackson Day revival to feature iconic coaster car
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is gearing up for its annual Jackson Day celebration, and this year’s event will feature a special nod to the town’s amusement park legacy: a display of…
Wall Township fire crews join overnight battle to protect homes from massive Jones Road Wildfire
WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township emergency services deployed multiple units to assist with firefighting efforts in Ocean County on Tuesday as a massive wildfire near Jones Road threatened neighborhoods and forced…
Is New Jersey’s 15,000-Acre Wildfire Phil Murphy’s Karen Bass Moment?
As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, threatens thousands…
Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres and remains…
15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…
Popcorn Park Refuge safe as wildfire rages nearby; community support pours in
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — As the Jones Road Wildfire continues to burn through Ocean and Lacey Townships, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge confirmed Wednesday that its property remains untouched by the flames,…
New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…
Toms River to host Earth Day tree planting event at Winding River Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ — In celebration of Earth Day, Toms River Township and Sustainable Toms River will host a community tree planting event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at…
5-acre wildfire burns near Barnegat-Waretown border
BARNEGAT, NJ — Firefighters are working to contain a 5-acre wildfire burning near the border of Barnegat and Waretown, officials said Monday. According to the Barnegat Police Department, the fire is located…
8-Year-Old Girl Accosted at Jersey Shore Target
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 24-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a disturbing incident involving an 8-year-old girl at a local Walmart,…
Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated assault after authorities say he barreled through a red light at 106 mph, slamming into a vehicle driven by an off-duty…
An interview with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a rollback of major development plans for the…
Ciattarelli vows to restore COLA, end Murphy’s handcuffing of cops if elected govenor
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli doubled down on his law enforcement platform during a meeting with Ocean County Retired Police & Fire Local 8, promising to reverse recent…