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…
Case dismissed: Gilmore’s lawsuit in GOP civil war bounced by judge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lawsuit filed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has been tossed out of court, but the civil war between those in the party aligned with Gilmore…
Brazen car thieves in Toms River entered home to get keys, second car stolen hours later
Toms River, NJ – Three brazen car thieves entered a home in the North Dover community of Tallymawr through an unlocked front door in order to get the keys to steal the…
Manchester man charged with attempted murder, stabbing woman near Cherry Quay
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick Township on patrol Thursday night observed a vehicle with two flat tires a parking lot on Cherry Quay Road. Upon closer inspection, the officer located…
Police investigating a stabbing along Brick Township bike trail
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – One person was stabbed along the Cherry Quay bike trail in Brick Township on Friday. Police at this time believe the incident was isolated and that no threat…
Lakewood Yeshiva evacuated after man with a machete allegedly chased students
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Students at a Lakewood Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva told police they were approached by a man with a machete and chased down Thursday night. Lakewood police responded to the incident,…
Toms River family planning center receives state funding as demand increases in recent months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says public demand…
Here’s where Ocean County residents can drop off their Christmas trees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas is over. Now, many are asking how to properly dispose of their Christmas Trees. Ocean County today announced multiple convenient drop-off locations. Christmas trees can be dropped…
Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick calls for eminent domain of Ciba-Geigy site to stop development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Councilman Daniel Rodrick today announced he would like to pursue eminent domain proceedings against BASF to acquire and preserve land at the former toxic superfund…
Mayor Hill announces plan to develop housing, businesses at Toms River Ciba-Geigy property
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After denying the existence of a plan to build houses and retail businesses on the former property owned by Ciba-Geigy, now BASF, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill acknowledged…
Christmas tree pickup to begin in Berkeley today
BERKELEY TWP, NJ – If you want the township to pick up your Christmas tree, Berkeley Township officials announced the service would begin on Tuesday. The township asks residents to have their…
Jackson mayor to veto tree ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is New Jersey’s third-largest municipality by size and nearly half of its 100 square miles is covered by forest and protected pinelands. Jackson Township’s Mayor, Michael…
New Jersey GOP lawmaker calls for government regulation of the media, free speech
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A self-proclaimed conservative Republican member of the Jackson Township municipal council is calling for government regulation of free speech and the media. The demand came from Steven Chisolm,…
Three New Jersey winners get small piece of Megamillions jackpot
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There were no jackpot winners in Tuesday’s Megamillions lottery, but three New Jersey residents won a total of $40,000 in the drawing. The Megamillions jackpot is now $640…
19-year-old charged for Beachwood shooting incident
BEACHWOOD, NJ – A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged for a shooting incident that occurred in Beachwood on Monday. According to the Beachwood Police Department, patrol officers responded to reports…
Driver plows through storefront window in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A video published by the Lakewood Scoop to YouTube shows the driver of a sedan entering a parking lot to park in front of a strip mall store. Instead…
Proposed Jackson Township Shade Tree ordinance is a shady self-profiting power move
Op/ed report JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Before they lose control of the township council, council members opposing re-elected Mayor Michael Reina have proposed a new Shade Tree Commission ordinance that will give…
Shots fired in Beachwood, police investigating
BEACHWOOD, NJ – Shots broke the silence in an otherwise quiet community in Ocean County on Monday. Police in Beachwood are investigating after shots were fired in the 300 block of Mizzen…
New office building to be built on Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A new office building has been approved for construction on the northwest corner of the intersection of Bennetts Mills Road and Cooksbridge Road in Jackson. The site is across…
Surf City Fire Department seeking to repair, rebuild after fire-damaged firehouse
SURF CITY, NJ – A fire damaged the Surf City firehouse on Long Beach Island this week. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the fire, but the firehouse is now out of…
Jackson first responders deliver holiday cheer to families and children in need
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has concluded their annual toy drive to deliver toys to children of families in need across the community. On Friday, the police department…