Smoke from South Jersey forest fire continues to impact towns for miles
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 …
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What’s on Fire in Ocean County? Joint Base Fire Causing Smoke Conditions in Nearby Towns
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 …
Six Flags Great Adventure Turns Up the Terror with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS! 🎃
Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes because Six Flags Great Adventure is about to bring your nightmares to life with Fright Fest Extreme, the park’s …
Lakewood Rabbi, Father Drowned While Saving Children in the Delaware River
BUSHKILL, Pa. — A 39-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, drowned Monday afternoon while saving his children from the waters of the Delaware River. The …
Asbury Park Has Become One of the Jersey Shore’s Best Towns for Pizza
If you find yourself in Asbury Park, NJ, and pizza is on your mind, you’re in for a treat. This vibrant shore town has an …
Child Dead After Being Left in Scorching Car in Lakewood for Two Hours
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a …
Crash Shuts Down East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Police shut down traffic on East Veterans Highway from South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road at about 7:30 pm on Saturday. …
Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that …
Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit and Run in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving …
Manhunt for Hit and Run Driver Blamed for Deadly Crash in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have confirmed that a fatal motor vehicle crash, …
Lakewood Police Department Hosts 19th Annual Youth Police Academy
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department is inviting local middle school students to participate in the 19th annual Youth Police Academy, a free educational …
Toy Store Chain Opens Shop in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township now has a toy store. It’s been a while since the Jackson Hobby Shop closed its doors, but a New …
New Express Kosher Pizzeria Opens in Former Destino’s Spot in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ—Say Cheese! A Kosher-based pizzeria out of New York has opened a shop in the former County Line Road pizzeria that used to be …
Jersey Shore Mayhem Strikes Multiple Beach Towns on Memorial Day Weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – One boy was shot, another stabbed, and mass panic ensued in four Jersey Shore towns this Memorial Day weekend. Those incidents …
New Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Offers Mixed Bag of Warm Weather, Sunshine and Passing Storms
NEW JERSEY – As Memorial Day weekend unfolds, New Jersey residents can expect a mix of sun and storms, according to the latest weather forecasts. …
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. …
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 …
Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor …
Here’s Why So Many New Jersey Towns Have Such Weird Names
The Influence of Native American Heritage on New Jersey Town Names New Jersey’s landscape is rich with the echoes of its original inhabitants through the …
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high …
Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore …
New Jersey School Board Member Explains Why Phil Murphy S2 Funding is Killing Education in Some Towns
JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are touting their success with the S2 school funding formula. Still, that formula has …
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Towns from Declaring Sanctuary City Status
New Jersey Legislature Seeks to Ban Sanctuary City Policies TRENTON, NJ – New legislation has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aiming to prohibit …
Maryland Towns Could Soon Be Powerless to Combat Vagrancy, Loitering at Local Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A new bill that seeks to repeal the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy is under consideration. The legislation aims to remove …
$50,000 Powerball Prizes Awarded in Three West Virginia Towns
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – While the $563 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, three lucky Powerball players in West Virginia are celebrating $50,000 wins from the …
Russian capture of Avdiivka prompts departure of elderly in nearby towns
By Vitalii Hnidyi SELYDOVE, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia’s capture of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine has alarmed people in nearby towns and many are now leaving …
Five Forgotten New Jersey Towns You Should Probably Visit Before You Die
New Jersey, often overshadowed by the allure of New York City and the historical significance of Philadelphia, holds its own treasure trove of hidden gems. …
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his …
Happy Birthday Lavallette as One of New Jersey’s Best Towns to Live in Turns 136
LAVALLETTE, NJ – Today marks the founding day of Lavallette, a borough that was officially incorporated on December 21, 1887. Originating from portions of Dover …
Australia tourist towns brace for floods in aftermath of cyclone Jasper
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Residents of tourist towns in Australia’s northeast on Thursday braced for flash flooding after Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through …
New Jersey Beach Towns to Provide Wheelchair Access to Beaches, Staff to Assist Under New Law
NEW JERSEY – A new bill in the New Jersey legislature will force coastal municipalities to ensure wheelchair ramp access to municipal-owned beaches and nearby …
Watch These Californians Try to Pronounce Names of New Jersey Towns
New Jersey has a rich history, diverse culture, and some rather perplexing city names that even locals sometimes stumble over. Frelinghuysen, Lavallette, and Ho-Ho-Kus are …
New Jersey Dems Seek Immediate Gas Vehicle Ban for Schools, Colleges, and Towns
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Democrats are pushing a new law to force local school boards and county colleges to buy only electric vehicles, …
New Jersey’s Equality Police Say These Five Towns Violated LGBTQ Marriage Rights
The Division on Civil Rights (DCR) under the guidance of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, announced the resolution of its inaugural enforcement actions as part …
New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands
New Jersey is a state teeming with bustling cities, quaint small towns, and sprawling suburbs. Yet, within its intricate geography lie several anomalies: landlocked towns, …
Here Are The Healthiest Towns in New Jersey, Can You Guess Which is at the Bottom?
TRENTON, NJ – Leafwell, a health research organization, has released a study identifying the healthiest cities across New Jersey. The study is based on the …
Two Injured in Head-On Crash With School Bus in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A van collided head-on with a stationary school bus early Monday morning, injuring at least two individuals. The incident occurred around 7:30 …
Lakewood Police Department Honors Female Officers on National Police Woman Day
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department paid tribute to its female officers this September in honor of National Police Woman Day. Police Chief Gregory …
Five Towns in New Jersey You Probably Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit
New Jersey is much more than its famous shorelines and proximity to New York City. It’s a state full of hidden gems that offer rich …
Boardwalk Preservation Bill Changes Requirements for Shore Towns
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 3989, introducing key amendments to establish the “Boardwalk …
Jackson Ordinance Blocks Outsiders from Serving as Chaplains
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance signed into law by Mayor Michael Reina in Jackson Township will preserve the highly esteemed title of police chaplain …
Lakewood Fire Department Hosting BBQ During Latest Recruitment Drive
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer …
One Injured in Lakewood Fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The …
College Towns Across America See Massive Democratic Shift: REPORT
College Towns Across America See Massive Democratic Shift: REPORT Arjun Singh on July 21, 2023 College towns across the United States have come to overwhelmingly …
Power Outage Scheduled Today in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – It’s hot and muggy out there, but an emergency power outage is still planned for today in Lakewood Township. Later today, there …
These 10 Famous People Have Ties to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township has become a cultural and religious center for the growing Orthodox Jewish community in America, but there’s more to Lakewood …
Lakewood woman pinned under rolling car while unloading groceries
Lakewood, NJ – Police are investigating after a woman was pinned under her car while unloading groceries. At approximately 9:45 pm yesterday evening, a 62-year-old …
Convicted Lakewood Scammer Admits to $21.7 Million Healthcare Fraud
Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to …
New Jersey Bail Reform Act blamed for another murder
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Betty Perry was found dead in her Lakewood home, nude, covered in a blue ink or paint and on the floor of …
Road rage leads to shooting in Lakewood
Lakewood, NJ – In a dangerous road rage incident that occurred late last night, a Lakewood man became the target of an aggressive driver, resulting …