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…
New Safety Standards Implemented for Deadly Beach Umbrellas in NJ and NY
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ —Following a series of injuries and fatalities linked to beach umbrella accidents, significant safety changes have been introduced at beaches in New Jersey and New York. These new standards…
Ocean County’s 2024 Tourism Guide Is Now Available
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The 2024 Ocean County Travel Guide, an essential resource for visitors and locals, has been released, offering a wealth of information on the area’s attractions. Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County Commission…
Volunteers Pitch In To Clean Up Jackson Township Roads
Jackson, NJ—A grant from Jackson’s Clean Communities program helped a local organization clear hundreds of trash bags of litter from the city’s roadways this weekend. New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide…
Beach Badges Now On Sale in Toms River
Beach badges are now available for purchase in Toms River. These badges give residents and visitors access to Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove. Badges are on sale for $50 for the full…
Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at a veterans war memorial in Jackson on…
Toms River Honors Paramedics and EMTs During 50th Anniversary of EMS Week
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As part of the 50th anniversary of EMS Week, which runs from May 19 to May 26, the Toms River Police Department is extending a special thanks to…
Ford Explorer Catches Fire After Crash with E-Bike, Teen Injured
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—A serious crash involving a motorized bicycle and a Ford Explorer occurred early Sunday morning on Commonwealth Boulevard at the intersection with Northampton Boulevard. Manchester Township Police Department responded to…
Toms River Announces Annual Memorial Day Parade
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council invite the public to come out to honor the sacrifices of America’s fallen servicemembers and to celebrate the freedom they gave their lives…
Lakewood Police Department Honored with “Outstanding Community Partnership” Award
LAKEWOOD, NJ—Attorney General Matthew Platkin awarded the Lakewood Police Department the “Outstanding Community Partnership” award during the Attorney General’s Excellence in Policing Awards, which coincides with National Police Week. The award recognizes…
Volunteers Meet Ahead of Jackson Revitalization of Memorial High School Field House
JACKSON, NJ—On Sunday, volunteers and community leaders met to devise plans to revitalize the Jackson Memorial High School field house. With the district facing tough aid reductions, volunteers are rolling up their…
Toms River Thanks Volunteers for Care of Beach Dune Flower Ecosystem
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township thanked the volunteers who care for plants that make up the dune flowers, an important part of the beachfront eco system. In Ortley Beach, Toms…
Urgent Search for Missing 82-Year-Old Woman in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help to locate 82-year-old Marie Mirabella-Hoeflin, who was last seen on Saturday in the area of 50 Lacey Road. Marie…
Pro-Palestine Protesters Takeover Hallowed Ground of New Jersey War and Veterans Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was meant to be a place to remember American servicemembers who served and gave their lives. On Sunday, it became the scene of a pro-Palestinian protest as…
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Jackson Township for Anti-Jewish Protest and March Today
JACKSON, NJ – A pro-Palestinian protest and parade has been planned for Sunday in Jackson Township. A social media post has been circulating, designating the location as the township’s public works building.…
Toms River Mayor Announces 2024 Budget with 0% Tax Increase Amid Rising Costs and Inflation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Facing across-the-board salary increases, double-digit increases in healthcare costs, global inflation, and the end of the American Rescue Plan’s federal funding, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced a…
Toms River Students Celebrate Older Americans Month with Senior Center Visit
TOMS RIVER, NJ—In a heartwarming display of intergenerational unity, students from Toms River High School North recently visited the Toms River Senior Center to celebrate Older Americans Month. The visit allowed students…
Harvey Cedars to Host Kick-Off for Pedestrian Safety Campaign
HARVEY CEDARS, NJ—On Thursday at 10 a.m., Harvey Cedars will launch a public safety campaign to reduce pedestrian accidents. The news conference, which will be held outside Birdy’s Café on Long Beach…
White Dodge Durango Sought in Ocean County Hit and Run
**White Dodge Durango Owner Sought After Hit-and-Run Incident** Barnegat, NJ – Barnegat Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a white Dodge Durango involved in a hit-and-run incident. The…
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on Garden State Parkway Following Crash in Stafford Twp.
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – A crash has occurred on the Garden State Parkway southbound, just south of Exit 63B for NJ 72 West, leading to a lane closure. As of this morning,…
Toms River Crash Slows Morning Commute on Garden State Parkway
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Early Wednesday morning, a crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway southbound, just north of the Toms River Toll Plaza. The accident has resulted in the blockage of…