Pedestrian Struck on Kennedy Boulevard in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian was struck early Wednesday morning on Kennedy Boulevard in Lakewood. The victim was rushed to the hospital with reported head …
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Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 88 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred at around 5 pm on Wednesday on Route 88 in Lakewood. Multiple people required extrication from …
Jackson Township is the 6th Fastest Growing Town in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township was once a rural, wooded, and sleepy bedroom community that few people wanted to live in. In the 1970s and …
Jackson Mayor Drops Bid for Assembly, Says He Has a Job to Finish in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina officially announced on Monday that he would be pursuing his dream of becoming a New Jersey Assemblyman. Reina …
Toms River, Wall Crashes Slowed Sunday Shore Exodus on Garden State Parkway
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The weekend exodus from the Jersey Shore slowed down to a crawl south of Toms River Sunday afternoon when a two-car …
Environmental Study Shows Jackson Market Illegally Built Parking, Filled in Wetlands
JACKSON, NJ – An environmental study performed by Stonefield Engineering and Design, LLC has found that Glory’s Market, located on Cedar Swamp Road had illegally …
Manchester Police Break Up Parties at Sarco Pit, Issue Over 100 Summonses
MANCHESTER, NJ – After decades of illegal partying, offroading and several drowning and offroad deaths, the party at the SARCO pit in Manchester may finally …
Truck Crashed into Telephone Pole, Shutting Down East Veterans Highway
JACKSON, NJ – At around 4:30 pm, a white work van traveling westbound on East Veterans Highway crashed into a utility police, snapping it in …
NJ 101.5 Author Gets Ripped After Complaining About Patriotic Flags at the Beach
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For years, people have brought flags to the beach. If you ever drove through Island Beach State Park in the 80s …
Jackson Police Arrest Crack and Heroin Dealers, Weed Grower
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two suspected crack dealers have been arrested for dealing drugs in Jackson Township, police reported today. The arrests come after a …
Toms River Towing Operator Recognized for Gift of Kindness
by Jillian Messina, TRPD TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Mike from Freedom Towing & Recovery, LLC learned about a young mother who came upon difficult …
Lakewood Public Library Closed Due to Bed Bugs
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library system has been closed after staff discovered bed bugs in a book drop-off at …
Obituary: New Jersey Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, 73
Obituary of Ronald S. Dancer Ronald S. Dancer, age 73, of New Egypt passed away Saturday, July 23 at the Hospital of the University of …
Set of Golf Clubs Stolen from Pickup Truck Bed
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – When a Lacey resident went to get their golf clubs from the bed of their pickup truck, they had been stolen. …
Toms River Little League Softball Returns Home as State Champs after Regional Loss
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Little League Girls Softball All-Stars return home as state champions, going further than any other Little League softball …
The Beach is Just Gone, Portions of Toms River and Brick Beaches Vanish into the Ocean
TOMS RIVER, NJ -Despite massive efforts to rebuild the beaches along the northern barrier island at the Jersey Shore, Mother Nature continues to show local …
Jersey Shore Businesses Targeted in Smash and Grab Burglaries by Masked Unibrowed Burglar
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Under New Jersey’s bail reform act, lawlessness and brazen attacks that were once reserved for the big cities are happening more …
Man Who Broke Into Motel Room, Beat Woman with Her Own Cane Accepts Plea for Burglary
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who broke into a motel room on Route 37 in Toms River and beat a female victim with her …
Lakewood Man Charged with Manslaughter, DWI in Deadly 90 MPH Crash At Sundown Last Friday
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Lakewood man with aggravated manslaughter and driving while intoxicated as he sped down South …
Lakewood Style Digital Billboards Coming to Jackson?
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are Lakewood-style digital advertising billboards coming to Jackson? Our phones lit up on Tuesday after an online rumor spread claiming Jackson …
Jackson Police Treated to Night Out by Central Jersey Hatzolah Volunteers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The members of the Jackson Police Department joined Central Jersey Hatzola for an evening out on Monday with the goal to …
Neighborhood Complaints Lead to Drug Bust in Brick Township
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit has made another successful drug arrest in the community. According to the department, …
Jackson Police Department Thanks Orchards at Bartley Staff for Thoughtful Lunch Delivery
By Jackson Police Department Jackson Police Department would like to thank Patrick and Jill of The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living for organizing a Grab …
Jackson Woman Killed After Lakewood Driver Crossed Double Yellow Line in Head-on Collision
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating after a Jackson woman was killed after a Lakewood man crossed a double yellow line and struck her vehicle …
Shore Area Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Shooting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for a shooting he committed last year in Little Egg Harbor …
Toms River, Brick, Jackson in Top 10 Most Moved Out of Towns in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new homeowner migration report by MoveBuddah shows that New Jersey is the most moved out of state, but the Ocean …
New Jersey Leads Nation as Most Moved Out of State in Past Two Years
TRENTON, NJ – For every 34 families moving into New Jersey, 100 are moving out. On top of that, New Jersey leads the nation in …
Fire at Howell Windmill Club Condo Complex Causes Damage to Unit
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell firefighters from the Southard Fire Department responded to a fire at the Windmill Condominium complex. Quick response by firefighters led …
Mayor Hill Says His 10-Story Downtown Toms River Apartment Towers Project ‘Looks Nice on Paper’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For years, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has sandbagged residents regarding the truth about the new massive twin tower apartment building …
Seasons Kosher Grocery Coming to Toms River’s North Dover Section as Demand Grows
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For years, the lot at the southwest side of the Cox Cro Road and Route 9 intersection has remained vacant and …
Toms River Little League Softball Wins Game 1 At Mid-Atlantic Tournament 6-2
BRISTOL, CT – The Toms River Little League Girls Softball All-Stars defeated Georgetown Little League of Delaware 6-2 to open the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament on …
Stolen $300,000 Lamborghini Tracked to Jackson, Lakewood Area
JACKSON, NJ – A tracker from a stolen 2021 Lamborghini Urus was found on East Veterans Highway in Jackson near the Lakewood and Jackson border. …
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect at the Jersey Shore Sunday
Toms River, NJ – The National Weather Service is warning residents at the Jersey Shore of extreme heat and humidity on Sunday. As New Jersey …
Toms River Little League Softball All-Stars to Start Mid-Atlantic Tournament on Sunday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Little League Softball Champions from Toms River Little League is in Bristol, Connecticut today getting ready to …
Jackson Councilman Flemming Says Four Private Schools Too Much For Leesville Road, Suggests Compromise
JACKSON, NJ – After Lakewood Developer Mordechai Eichorn submitted a proposal to build four private schools on Leesville Road that would bring up to 4,000 …
Man Upset Over Internet Installation Services in Lakewood Charged After Becoming Irate
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Deal man was arrested on Saturday in Lakewood. According to the Lakewood Police Department, he was upset over work crews wiring …
Power Failure Shuts Down Six Flags Great Adventure Until Saturday Morning
JACKSON, NJ – A power failure that forced Six Flags Great Adventure to close on Friday ended up shutting the park down for the entire …
Some Toms River Township Residents Placed on Water Restrictions
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Toms River’s barrier island water communities, you are now being advised to cut back on your outdoor …
Prosecutor Adds Bias Crime to List of Charges Against Man Who Harassed Deal Synagogue Members
DEAL, NJ – Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey has added a bias crime charge against Nicholas Skirvin, 44, of Denville, who was also charged …
Harley Davidson Moves Out of Lakewood, What’s Next for the Old Roller Rink?
LAKEWOOD, NJ – From the 1960s until 2000, the Lakewood roller rink provided an entertainment outlet for teens, adults and families through the roaring disco …
Lakewood Home Invader Caught ‘Red Handed’ After Slicing Hand on Window
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A home invasion suspect was caught ‘red-handed’ Saturday morning after he attempted to break into a home. Police were able to …
Pedestrian Struck in Lakewood Tuesday Evening
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a passing vehicle in Lakewood Township near the area of Route …
Morris County Man Charged With Bias Crime After Making Threats at Jersey Shore Synagogue
FREEHOLD, NJ (PRESS RELEASE) – A Morris County man has been criminally charged with a bias crime as the result of threatening comments he made …
OC Commissioner, State RNC Committeewoman Haines Gets Served for Possible Record Tampering
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A ‘state detective’ of unknown origin served Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines prior to last Wednesday’s regularly scheduled agenda workshop meeting. …
Under Maruca’s Management, Toms River Animal Shelter Facing Complaints, Criticism, Council Investigation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is under fire and the Toms River Council has announced it will launch an investigation into …
Toms River and Manchester Will Soon Have their First Kosher Supermarkets
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the everchanging population base in the Toms River and surrounding five towns area, the need for Kosher supermarkets has finally …
This Year’s Toms River Vest-A-Cop Event to Be Held Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pizza Hut is out, and Downtown Toms River is in as the Toms River Police Department hosts their annual event to …
Water Company Advising Shore Residents to Use Less Water as Summer Heats Up
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey American Water is asking residents to start odd and even day watering schedules to avoid future mandatory restrictions as summer …
Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats at Jersey Shore Synagogue
DEAL, NJ – Police have arrested Nicholas Skirvin, 44, of Denville for making terroristic threats against congregants at the Lawrence Avenue Synagogue Ohel Yaacob Congregation …
Howell Police Reunite Two Lost Dogs with Owners
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with …