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 shooter gets five years in prison for firing at vehicle and injuring man.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault and a weapons offense stemming from a 2024…
Fallen Officer Robert Ventura honored with highway dedication in emotional ceremony
JACKSON, NJ — Family, fellow officers, friends, and community members gathered for a heartfelt highway dedication ceremony honoring fallen Police Officer Robert Ventura, whose legacy remains strong more than two decades after…
Ocean County unveils $608.7M budget with stable tax rate, major investment in growth and education
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners introduced its $608,759,015 budget for 2025 this week, promising no increase to the county property tax rate while funding a wide array…
Seaside Park Police mourn loss of K9 Jax after 9 years of service
SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community for nine…
Dear Phil Murphy and Democrats: New Jersey Doesn’t Want to be the California of the East
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey doesn’t want to be California of the East. The ridiculous notion came from Massachusetts native and current governor of the Garden State, Phil Murphy. Most New Jerseyans…
Nancy Mace Pulls Out of Pro-Ciattarelli Event in New Jersey Over Transgender Support, ‘Fake News’
BEDMINSTER, NJ – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has abruptly canceled her appearance at a New Jersey event hosted by the Authentic Leadership for America (ALFA) PAC after it was portrayed as…
Senator Andy Kim Town Hall to Protest ‘Trump Lawlessness’ Saturday at Brick Township PAL
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) will kick off a series of in-person town halls this week, continuing his stated commitment to open dialogue with constituents as critical federal…
Shelter’s sweetest soul waits patiently as the days go by — will anyone choose Pebbles?
JACKSON, NJ — One of the longest-standing residents at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is still searching for a permanent home. Pebbles, a three-year-old brindle pit mix, has been patiently waiting…
Severiano Garcia-Lopez held without bail on multiple child sex assault charges in Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 57-year-old Ocean County man was taken into custody Thursday and is being held without bail on multiple charges related to the sexual assault and endangerment of minors,…
Pebbles the cat is hoping to find a new home and put time at Jackson shelter behind
JACKSON, NJ — A senior cat named Pebbles is in search of a loving home after spending months at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility. The 13-year-old, tri-color tiger domestic shorthair arrived…
Somebody Stole $15 Million in Lakewood and Local Authorities Have Clammed Up
LAKEWOOD, NJ – If you’re arrested for shoplifting in most towns in New Jersey, your name could show up in a weekly police blotter within days. But if you steal $15 million…
Brick Township announces spring leaf collection schedule
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township’s annual spring leaf collection for bagged leaves will begin on Monday, April 7, and will follow the township’s recycling schedule. The collection schedule is as follows:…
Fugitive With Nine Arrest Warrants in Four States Captured After Shoplifting in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man with outstanding arrest warrants in at least four states was taken into custody in Ocean County, authorities confirmed. Marcus Issiac Ramirez, 50, was booked into the…
NJ Congressman Chris Smith and President Trump Mend Fences After Rocky Past
After a turbulent history marked by public clashes and political rivalry, New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and President Donald Trump appear to be turning a new page in their relationship. The…
Wrong-way crash on Route 70 in Lakewood sends five to hospital with serious injuries
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A head-on collision on Route 70 early Thursday morning left five people injured, some critically, after a vehicle entered the wrong lane, authorities said. Key Points The crash happened…
South Toms River man held without bail in wife’s murder case
South Toms River Man Detained on Murder Charges **South Toms River, NJ** – On March 18, 2025, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, aged 38, from South Toms River, agreed to remain in custody at the…
New Law Would Ban New Jersey from Asking Parents to Gender Identify Their Newborn Babies
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey State Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) is introducing legislation to prevent hospitals from asking parents to disclose the sexual orientation and gender identity of newborns and minors, calling…
Watch: ‘Antifa’ Baseball Protest at Toms River Town Hall Against Cutting Government Waste
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A group of far-left protesters gathered outside Toms River Town Hall on Tuesday, clashing with Republican leaders over proposed government spending cuts. The group included mostly elderly women…
New Jersey Law Seeks to Ban Hiding Wanted Illegal Aliens in Your Attic
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to impose criminal penalties on individuals who knowingly harbor undocumented immigrants with outstanding arrest warrants, escalating the legal consequences…
Elderly pedestrian pinned under school bus in Lakewood crash
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A pedestrian, estimated to be around 70 years old, was struck and trapped beneath a school bus at the intersection of Central Avenue and Glen Avenue on Tuesday morning,…