Toms River Resident Named Ms. New Jersey Senior America
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, …
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Jersey Shore Superstorm Scammers Heading Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Superstorm Sandy scammers are heading to prison. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, …
Jackson Police Department Promotions and Hirings
Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced …
Toms River’s Blue Star Highway Memorial Gets Water Upgrade
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue …
Ocean County Woman Killed, Her Three Children Injured in Freehold Crash
FREEHOLD, NJ – An Ocean County woman died and her three children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Freehold. According to Monmouth …
Toms River Sensory Vehicle Will Be At This Weekend’s Downtown Summer Street Festival
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities’ Sensory Activation Vehicle is in position and ready to serve those …
Child Brought Holstered Toy Gun To Lakewood School
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child brought a holstered toy gun into school in an undisclosed Lakewood school and today, Chief Greg Meyer explained why that’s …
Child Bicyclist Struck by Hit and Run Driver in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A driver struck a child who was riding his bike at an intersection in Lakewood Township near Ridge Avenue and Brook Road. …
Porch Pirate Caught on Video in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A package thief has been captured on video stealing multiple packages delivered to the porch of a home in Jackson Township. …
Jackson Lemonade Stand Helping to Raise Money for Survivors in Wartorn Ukraine
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Jackson students are running a lemonade stand to help raise money to send to victims of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s …
Three Ocean County Commissioners Slapped With Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari was slapped with a lawsuit by a female county worker who claims the longest serving elected official in Ocean County …
So Cool! Jackson Kids Bring Ice Pops to Jackson Police on Hot Summer Day
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It has been a hot week for police in Jackson who have had to deal with a lot of nonsense while …
Fire Damages Lakewood Chinese Restaurant
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire caused damage inside Li’s Garden Chinese Restaurant on Route 70 in Lakewood. Heavy smoke poured from the roof as the …
Commissioner Virginia Haines Defends Late Night Raid on Ocean County GOP Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines is a Republican. She’s also an RNC state committeewoman. On top of all that, she is …
Lakewood SCHI Rabbi Convicted of Money Laundering to Get a New Trial, Judge Orders
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Osher Eisemann, the founder of Lakewood’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), just received a million-dollar decision. New Jersey Superior …
Juvenile Charged After Attacking Cops Breaking Up Fight At Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON, NJ – A fight broke out at Six Flags Great Adventure on Sunday and responding officers were assaulted by a teen combatant in the …
I Ain’t Leaving, Woman Who Didn’t Want to Leave Water Park Fought the Cops And Lost
JACKSON, NJ – At the Jersey Shore, every wonderful day must eventually come to an end, but for one woman at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor …
Cox Cro and Whitesville Shut Down After Trailer Takes Out Street Light
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Traffic in the area of Whitesville Road and Cox Cro Road came to a standstill on Thursday after a tractor-trailer took …
Ocean County Cop Bitten by Angry Woman at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged after refusing to adhere to security protocols at the entrance to Six Flags Hurricane …
Lakewood Targeted by Car Thieves on Shabbos
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township was targeted by car thieves on Shabbos, the Jewish holy day between sundown Friday night and sundown Saturday night. According …
Brick Woman Charged for DWI After Lakewood Crash, Spit on Cop
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brick Township woman was charged with DWI after a crash in Lakewood. Later, while in police custody, officers said she spit …
Lakewood Man Charged with Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On July, 3 at approximately 9 am, Officers were dispatched to the area of West County Line Road and Hope Chapel Road …
Toms River Murder Suspect to be Released From Jail Again by Judge, it Was Just a For a Happy Meal
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A murder suspect who was recently reincarcerated for violating his terms of pre-trial release is about to be released again by …
After Crushing Defeat, Ginny Haines Caught Emptying Out GOP Headquarters in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines is still a Republican, but on Thursday night, the elder stateswoman was seen with a male …
Shore Man Heading to Prison for 5 Years for Child Luring
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 8, 2022, Richard Hoffman, 27, of Mays Landing, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. …
Ortley Beach Losing Family Appeal As Unruly Teens Blamed by Police for Unlawful Behavior
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Move over Seaside Heights, Ortley Beach is becoming the new place for teenagers to spend their summer days at the beach, …
There’s a New Sheriff in Town as Gilmore Defeats Mastronardy in OC GOP Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Ocean County Chairman George Gilmore is back. On Thursday night, Gilmore defeated Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. Gilmore said under …
Take a Look Inside Jackson’s New State of the Art Prototype 7-Eleven
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over the past few years, Jackson Township has lost its two 7-Eleven stores, but this week, it gained a new state-of-the-art …
Looking for a job? Lakewood’s Strand Theater is Hiring
By Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Stand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is holding a job fair July 16 from 11:00 …
Embattled and Split, Jackson GOP Endorses Mastronardy Urges Voting at Lakewood Polling Daycare Center
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Jackson GOP, which has been fighting an internal civil war since before the June primary election has endorsed Sheriff Michael Mastronardy …
Tired of Lakewood Smelling Bad on Garbage Day? Mayor Says You Can Do Something About it
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Residents in Lakewood asked Mayor Ray Coles about the stench of liquid garbage that drips from some of the town’s garbage trucks, …
Can’t Get A MVC Appointment in New Jersey, Mobile Service Coming to Lakewood Next Week
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having trouble with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in disarray since Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide lockdown in 2020 that …
Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Baseball Stadium During Fourth of July Fireworks Show
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire broke out in the outfield landscaping at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws minor league baseball team’s annual Fourth of July fireworks …
After Crash, Lakewood Man Carjacked Other Vehicle
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man involved in a crash on Pine Street on June 25th exited his vehicle and carjacked the other vehicle involved …
Missing Lakewood Man Found in Woods During Extensive Search
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Saturday night, a Lakewood man who went missing earlier in the day in the community was found. In response, a multi-volunteer …
Jackson Police Department Announces Retirement of Steven Laskiewicz, Frank Mendez
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might recognize the name. Captain Steven Laskiewicz has served for years as the Jackson Township Police Department’s public information officer, …
Jackson Police Announce Graduation of Newest Motorcycle Patrol Officers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police have announced the addition of three officers to the department’s motorcycle unit. According to the department, four officers …
Storm Battered Ortley Beach Expected to Be Fully Open for Fourth of July Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s good news for visitors to Toms River’s Ortley Beach. The storm eroded beach will be open for Fourth of July …
Lakewood Boy Who Nearly Died in Freak Playground Accident Heading Home Today
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just in time for the sabbath, a Lakewood boy who nearly died in a freak playground accident last Monday is returning home …
Toms River Car Fire Linked to Faulty Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car fire in Toms River has been traced back to an overheated faulty lithium-ion battery charger. According to Chief Inspector …
Howell Girl Scouts Donate Cookie Sale Money to Police K-9 Unit Who then Pay it Forward
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Like a scene out of the movie Pay it Forward, the Howell Township Police Department took a donation from Girl Scout …
Jackson’s New Dumpster Ordinance Sketchy, As Town Moves to Simplify Overburdening Requirement
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to Jackson Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall, not everyone in town is following the rules when it comes to filing …
Lifelong Medical Volunteer Who Moved to Jackson from NYC Snubbed by Township
David Werner moved to Jackson Township three years ago and is enjoying the change of pace from his native New York City, he told the …
Agudath Israel of America Applauds The End of ‘Antisemitic’ Ben and Jerry’s Boycott in Israel
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ben & Jerry’s makers of the famous progressive liberal ice cream brand have announced they are ceasing their product boycott in Israel …
Agudath Israel of America Applauds New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s $50.6 Billion Budget
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Avi Schnall, the New Jersey Director of Agudath Israel of America today applauded Governor Phil Murphy’s massive $50.6 billion budget as it …
Van Flips in Crash at Busy Lakewood Intersection
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police and local Shomrim volunteers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Madison Avenue and County Line Road …
Toms River Councilman Rescues Boater After Vessel Capsizes in Barnegat Bay
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – It was a rough and windy day Wednesday on the Barnegat Bay. With a strong south wind, the Barnegat Bay was …
Jersey Shore Mayor Demands All of New Jersey Pay for Replenishing His Town’s Beaches, Balks at Free Beach Access
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill wants the residents of New Jersey to pay for beach replenishment costs incurred by a springtime …
Turnbach Too Progressive, Radical Even for Ocean County Dems, Loses Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River criminal defense attorney Terrance Turbach was soundly rejected by members of his own Democrat party in Wednesday night’s Ocean …
Jackson School District Hires Jay’s Bus Service for Lakewood Private School Routes
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a special meeting of the Jackson Township Board of Education on June 2nd, the district awarded a contract for busing …