ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…
Watch: Toms River Trick-or-treater warms hearts with amazing act of Halloween kindness
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A heartwarming story of kindness unfolded on Halloween in Toms River when a young boy showed the world that good will always prevail over evil. After a family…
Watch: Innocent man detained, at gunpoint handcuffed after witness spots ‘rifle’ in car in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man was arrested by Lakewood police officers and handcuffed after a witness called 911 to report a ‘rife’ that fell out of his car in the area of…
Lakewood police crack down on bad driving
LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s one thing everyone who lives in Ocean County agrees with. Traffic in Lakewood Township is a nightmare most days of the week. The once-rural pinelands resort community has…
Former owner of abandoned Downtown Lakehurst hardware store once sought sale to build Yeshiva
Lakehurst, NJ – The abandoned former Lakehurst Hardware store in downtown Lakehurst went out of business and has been sitting vacant since. The owner of that business Marty Flemming, a councilman in…
Child suffers serious burns in fire at Lakewood yeshiva
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child at a Lakewood yeshiva needed to be airlifted to a regional trauma center after suffering serious burns on his legs. The incident happened yesterday afternoon. The name…
Toms River Veterans Day essay winners announced
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township At last night’s Council Meeting, the Mayor and Township Council presented proclamations to this year’s Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshals – Daniel Herr & Siegfried Jaworski.…
New Jersey is the trunk-or-treat capital of the United States
You know what trick-or-treat is, but unless you have young children, you’ve probably never heard of trunk-or-treat. Trunk-or-treat is a new trend sweeping New Jersey and many parts of the U.S. where…
28-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 28-year-old woman was struck and killed by a man driving a late model Ford Explorer in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Route 70 early Sunday morning.…
Trenton bill could force towns to act quicker on building inspections
TRENTON, NJ – If you have ever tried to build something in the state of New Jersey, you’re probably familiar with the headaches and nightmares involved in the process, depending upon which…
Serious crash with an overturned vehicle in Brick Saturday night
BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township responded to a serious motor vehicle crash Saturday night in the area of Chambersbridge Road and Lakeland Drive. According to initial reports, one person required…
This New Jersey Halloween Parade is One of the Largest in the World
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For over 80 years, the small downtown village of Toms River has hosted one of the biggest Halloween parties in the entire world. While local officials claim it’s…
Marty Flemming says meeting with Democrats in November’s election is an immoral act
JACKSON, NJ – Hardware magnate Marty Flemming wants to be mayor. Last week, he was trying to rally the support of the Orthodox Jewish community through Mordechai Burnstein, head of the Jackson…
Woman killed, two girls injured after car drives into Lakewood food pantry
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A vehicle smashed into the St. Vincent De Paul’s Food Pantry at St. Mary of the Lake Church in downtown Lakewood Saturday morning. At around 10:30 am, a vehicle…
Jackson Police Department hosts clothing drive for charity
by Jackson Police Department JACKSON, NJ – Sgt. Grochowski along with other officers and township employees collected a large abundance of clothing to benefit “Jake’s Got This” and their clothing drive fund.…
Statewide school shooter threats and hoaxes being investigated by State Police
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Phone calls regarding threats to schools and school shootings Friday morning throughout the entire state but concentrated at the Jersey Shore are now being investigated by the New…
Six reasons why you need to visit the Strand Theater in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Strand Theater is a historic theater located in downtown Lakewood. For generations, it has been one of the best places to see a show all over Ocean County. Built…
This Brick Township Halloween light show is amazing
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – We’re all familiar with Christmas and holiday light shows, but a family in Brick Township is taking it one step further by hosting a month-long Halloween light show…
Op-Ed: Flemming campaign lining wounded veterans parade route with political signs distasteful
JACKSON, NJ – Last Saturday, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina hosted his annual Wounded Warriors parade in conjunction with a full day of food, fun and shooting at the range provided by…
Suspicious individual in Jackson prompts security alert at three schools
JACKSON, NJ – A school security alert has been lifted on the eastern side of Jackson Township after a suspicious person was reported walking the roads in the area. Students were locked…
Toms River World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith recognized U.S. Navy veteran and Toms River resident Roman W. Charkowsi on Sunday in advance of his 100th birthday on Monday. Mr. Charkowski, a World…
