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LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Naomi Elkins, a 27-year-old mother from Lakewood, New Jersey, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the tragic deaths of her two young …

NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A 4-month-old baby died Tuesday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle near 5th Street and Princeton Avenue, according to authorities. Emergency responders from Hatzolah arrived shortly …

Lakewood, NJ – March 17, 2025 – New Jersey education officials have blocked the reappointment of Michael Inzelbuch, the Lakewood Board of Education attorney who has been paid over $6 …

New Jersey, often celebrated as the “Garden State” for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities, is not without its challenges. While the state ranks among the safer regions in the …

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood …

New Jersey has a rich history of boom towns that thrived during periods of industrial growth, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, only to decline and become abandoned or …

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized the Murphy administration and Democratic leadership in response to lawsuits filed against nearly 160 municipalities over state-mandated high-density housing …

TRENTON, N.J. — If your town is fighting the state of New Jersey over their affordable housing mandate, Trenton is ready to punish your community. The state has drafted legislation …

TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to reinstate formula-based municipal aid in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget, after the current state …

JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is forcing rural and suburban towns to build high-density development to accommodate a housing crisis, caused in part by the influx of hundreds of thousands …

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in several areas of New Jersey, with new rules now in effect through January …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according …

The aroma of freshly baked doughnuts now fills the air along Route 70 in Lakewood, New Jersey, as Krispy Kreme makes a triumphant return to Ocean County after nearly two …

In a recent announcement, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a plan to reorganize the town’s bureaucratic structure, targeting what he describes as “confusing and inconsistent” designations for departments and …

For a refined steakhouse experience in Lakewood, NJ, Tomahawk Steakhouse offers an upscale twist on classic dishes with an inviting ambiance. Located at 700 Cedarbridge Avenue, this steakhouse has rapidly …

New Jersey has some seriously upscale towns that feel like luxury resorts. Alpine leads the list with a median home price of $3.3 million, making it a hotspot for celebrities …

Living next door to Jackson Township comes with a few mixed feelings from neighboring towns. Here’s why Jackson sometimes finds itself the subject of some good-natured (or not-so-good-natured) ribbing: 1. …

Ah, Brick Township. A place where it seems like things just work a little too well. But every rose has its thorns, and there are a few very relatable reasons …

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews continue to battle a wildfire in the area of Jacobs Road in Rockaway Township, Morris County. As of Monday, the …

Jackson, NJ — A wildfire is currently burning within the range area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), prompting smoke conditions across nearby towns, including Jackson, Toms River, and Lakewood. …