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 …
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Russian forces in Ukraine under pressure as Kherson towns to be evacuated
LONDON (Reuters) – The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine acknowledged on Tuesday that his troops were under broad pressure and faced hard choices, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Firefighters respond to fire call on East Veterans Highway
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township firefighters and police responded to a home on the 700 block of East Veterans Highway at around 1:00 pm on …
Jackson Township second grade teacher wins $25k educator excellence award
JACKSON, NJ – Shaina Brenner, a second-grade teacher at Elms Elementary School in Jackson was surprised today to learn she was the recipient of a …
Woman escapes abduction attempt along Lakewood’s Lake Carasaljo
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating an attempted abduction and physical assault of a woman who was temporarily abducted on Lake Drive near Lake Carasaljo. …
Jackson Township invested $6.7 million into paving roads
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have driven through some of the more notorious pothole roads in Jackson, you may have noticed many have been …
Here are the top 10 highest-rated pizzas in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s no shortage of pizzerias in Toms River, but only a handful can truly be considered the best in town. Now, …
Flemming recuses self over conflict of interest with developer of proposed religious school application
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who also serves on the Jackson Township Planning Board, recused himself from a controversial development …
Child nearly chokes from zip tie used to build family’s Sukkah in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A young child was nearly choked when he tied a large zip tie to be used in the constitution of the family’s …
Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium
JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran …
Toms River Police seeking to identify suspects wanted for credit card fraud at Walmart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is asking for the Public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for questioning in reference to …
Fire near Lakewood reporter’s home appears to be intentional, fire department says
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Political beat reporters usually have thick skins. They are targeted by numerous threats, harassment, and name-calling, but one Lakewood political reporter alleges …
Op-Ed: If Jackson Council was serious about open space, it would buy the Chandler Plaza lot instead
JACKSON, NJ – Residents never came to the Jackson Township planning board or zoning board meeting to complain about Peter Kitay’s proposed 8 home development …
Fire damages modular private school on Cross Street in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The once serene and country-like road of Cross Street in Lakewood Township has turned into a thoroughfare of private schools in recent …
Nephew and Uncle Admit to Killing Lakewood Man with Machete
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man and his nephew have pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges following the 2019 murder of a Lakewood Township man …
Toms River School District Under Fire for Canceling Columbus Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An earlier version of the Toms River School District 2022-23 school calendar had the school year ending on June 20th, giving …
As Lakewood Homeless Relocate, Town Officials Continue Cutting Down Trees
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Township of Lakewood was put in the hot seat last month after officials cut down trees in the dowtown square used …
What Are Those Loud Low Flying Jets and Explosions Around Ocean County Every Night?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Social media has been buzzing this week after residents took to their phones to voice concerns over extremely low-flying jets and …
Driver Suffering Medical Episode Killed in Lakewood Crash
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 60-year-old man was found unresponsive after crashing through a fence and into another vehicle in the area of County Line Road …
First Look: Mayor Reina Announces Completion of Turf Field Replacement at Field of Dreams
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s a multi-purpose youth sports facility located adjacent to the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School and today, it’s truly a Field …
Hot Shot Subs Near Great Adventure Closes Doors
MILLSTONE, NJ – The traffic in and out of Six Flags Great Adventure was not enough to keep an aspiring new sub shop open as …
KPOT All You Can Eat Korean BBQ and Asian Hot Pot Coming to Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – KPOT is coming to Toms River. The widely enjoyed Korean BBQ and Asian hot pot franchise will be opening a new …
Jackson Township: Expansion of Alcoholic Beverage License for Glory’s Market
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An application has been submitted to the Township of Jackson by Glory’s Market Inc. to expand the existing liquor store’s plenary …
Courtesy Review Hearing: OCVTS Jackson Township Campus 19,091 Sq. Ft. Addition
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School has requested a courtesy review of a 19,091-square-foot campus building expansion at its Route 571 …
Jackson Township: Planning Board Hearing for 340 West Commodore LLC Warehouse Consolidation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – West Commodore LLC is requesting the Jackson Township Planning board to hold a hearing to amend an existing approved application of …
Legal Notice: Jackson MUA RFP for Cellular Tower Lease Agreement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has put out a bid request to lease space on one of its two monopoles …
Jackson Township Named Safest Community in New Jersey with Population over 50,000
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has been rated the safest community in New Jersey with a population of over 50,000 residents or more. Today, Mayor …
Woman Jumps from Five Story Building at Ocean County College Kean University Campus
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students at Ocean County College and the Kean University campus in Toms River with shock after a female student jumped from …
Forked River Woman Critical After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 33 year old Forked River woman was struck by a passing vehicle driven by a Seaside Heights resident on Hooper …
Rutgers student seeks to steal Sauickie’s death bed arranged thunder in District 12
JACKSON, NJ – As former New Jersey Assemblyman Ron Dancer was on his deathbed, forces aligned with Dancer staffer Clara Glory, a Jackson Township bodega …
Toms River Lawyer Involved in Council Spying Case Pushes to Quash Discovery in Township Bias Discrimination Suit
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The law office of Kevin Riordan, the lawyer who allegedly washed several thousands of dollars in campaign funds from the Ocean …
Jackson Traffic Alert: East Vets Crash Slows Traffic on First Day of School
JACKSON, NJ – Traffic along East Veterans Highway in Jackson was detoured from Bowman Road to Grand Boulevard after a motor vehicle crash downed utility …
Locals’ summer officially starts at the Jersey Shore
Toms River, NJ- As the Jersey Shore shuts the book on Labor Day weekend and students return to school from Monmouth County down to Cape …
Gastrointestinal Virus Spreading in Lakewood, Doctor Says Shock Pools
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A prominent Lakewood doctor today warned of the spreading of a gastrointestinal virus in Lakewood. Dr. Allen Lempel has issued an alert …
Here’s Your Sunday Jersey Shore Weather Forecast for Labor Day Weekend
Toms River, NJ- Labor Day weekend continues on Sunday. Good morning we’ll start with areas of patchy fog that will break for partly sunny skies …
Police Searching for Driver of Fatal Hit and Run in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A bicyclist was struck and killed on Thursday in the area of Route 70 and New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood. The driver …
Victims in Deadly Toms River Hookah Lounge Shooting Identified
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office today officially identified the three victims of Saturday night’s fatal shooting at a Silverton hookah lounge. …
McGuckin Backed Allies Hint at Forming New Ocean County Republican Party as Once Powerful Lawyer Falls from Grace
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Soured by their defeat at the hands of Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, allies backed by New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory …
Brick Police Chief Speaks At Rotary Club Meeting to Foster Community Relations
by Brick Township Police Department Chief Riccio was invited to a Rotary Club meeting to present on current law enforcement issues, the latest developments in …
Asbury Park Pastor Fears Toms River Shooting Could Lead to More Violence
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A pastor speaking out on behalf of the family of the man killed in Friday night’s shooting at the Top Tier …
Neighbors Sounded Alarm on Toms River Hookah Lounge to Officials Weeks Before Shooting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent month, neighboring businesses and residents complained formally with the township of Toms River regarding activity at the Top Tier …