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FORKED RIVER, NJ — Rascal, a six-year-old cat with a gentle heart, is back at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter after losing his loving owner. Adopted in 2019, Rascal …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a truck and its driver connected to two attempted break-ins at local businesses. …

TRENTON, NJ — A $5 Jersey Jackpot! Fast Play Progressive ticket sold in Toms River has earned one New Jersey lottery player a prize of $67,372. The winning ticket, representing …

New Jersey is experiencing a chilly but relatively typical stretch of winter weather for mid-January. Today brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 43°F, accompanied by a light west …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced several disruptions this morning with multiple traffic incidents and delays reported across key roadways. As of 8:19 a.m., a disabled bus blocked the …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has announced the promotion of Detective Ryan Talty to the rank of sergeant, recognizing his exceptional service and leadership within the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The family of a missing Toms River man is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him after his car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove. …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A serious motor vehicle crash on Route 9 near Hickory Lane left one person injured and temporarily shut down the roadway on Saturday. According to Berkeley …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The deteriorating Toms River Boatworks, severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and left in disrepair for years, has been demolished. Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fire on the roof of a Toms River medical facility was quickly contained Friday afternoon, with no reported injuries or impact on patient care, officials …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Thomas Hayes of Ocean County was arrested on January 9, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of cyber harassment and stalking. Authorities allege …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Teofelo Reyes Lima of Ocean County was arrested on January 7, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of criminal sexual contact and endangering …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – José L. Gutierrez-Hernandez, 25, of Ocean County, was taken into custody on January 10, 2025, and is facing multiple charges, including burglary, criminal mischief, and drug-related …

JACKSON, N.J. — Vito Cardinale, the principal developer of Adventure Crossing, has threatened to sue Jackson Township over an ordinance passed last year that blocks him from building 1,150 housing …

Matawan Man Sentenced for Child Pornography and Invasion of Privacy **Ocean County, NJ** – Michael Mattina, 59, of Matawan, was sentenced on January 3 to a total of nine years …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — During Tuesday evening’s reorganization session at Toms River’s first council meeting of the year, Lavallette Police Sergeant Justin Lamb was sworn in as council president, succeeding …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in Toms River were left without electricity overnight and into the morning on Monday as temperatures plunged into the 20s, prompting …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new breakfast and brunch destination, Mila’s of Seaside, is set to open this April at 701 Boulevard in the space previously occupied by Drifters restaurant. …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District announced a two-hour delayed opening for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, citing concerns over freezing road conditions caused by overnight low temperatures. According to …

New York Man Arrested for Involvement in October Murder **Manchester, NJ** – Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was charged on Wednesday with murder and conspiracy to …

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Beach Bus service has been suspended due to hazardous weather conditions, the Ocean City Police Department announced Friday. The Maryland State Highway Administration …

NEW YORK CITY — Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a deadly subway attack in Brooklyn as Debrina Kawam, 61, a former resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Kawam …

A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including areas such as Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Philadelphia. Snowfall is expected to begin …