TRENTON – In response to growing numbers of violent incidents aimed at NJ Transit workers, a proposed bill moving through the Legislature would ban passengers from NJT’s trains and buses if they’re found guilty of assault. The bill, S4071/A6013, was endorsed by the Senate transportation committee Monday though was not taken up by the panel’s… Keep Reading
It was a bit of déjà vu for A.J. Emnace and some of his teammates. For the second time in three years, the Toms River North boys soccer team made the long bus ride to Mullica Hill to face top-seeded Clearview in the NJSIAA/Wawa South Jersey, Group 4 tournament. In 2019, the Mariners beat the… Keep Reading
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has reached a big milestone working on their 300th Home Repair through their Neighborhood Revitalization program at a home in Brick Township. Since inception in 1999 the non-profit has built more than 20 homes in Ocean County and began their repair program following Superstorm Sandy in 2012 when they helped… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Mayor Hill announced that the lights have been installed at the skate park. The lights had been on back order due to COVID, but are now up and running. “These high intensity LED lights allow the park to be used after dark, which is just in time as the days are becoming… Keep Reading
The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that 16 school districts will receive $37 million in stabilization aid. In the fiscal year 2021-2022 state budget, some $50 million was included in stabilization aid grants to assist districts that are adjusting to new funding levels as determined by S-2, the school funding reform measure enacted… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER — Free barbecue meals will be available to residents in need as Operation BBQ Relief returns to the township on Saturday, Nov. 6. The charity will distribute 1,000 free meals from noon to 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River parking lot, 1070 Hooper Ave. Free coats, blankets, hats, scarves, diapers… Keep Reading
BARNEGAT – Local officials formally welcomed a new women’s healthcare facility to Barnegat 67 at a special ribbon cutting ceremony recently. The location acts as the second of six planned off-campus sites of Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. It also represents a collaboration with Ocean Women’s Health Care Group, PA, a practice of… Keep Reading
NEW JERSEY — In New Jersey, we’re used to hearing that we’re ranked No. 1 for less-than-positive attributes. But a new survey has ranked the Garden State as the safest in the nation. The Consumer Affairs Research Team looked at data including recently released data from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau to score… Keep Reading
Who knew South Jersey had such a strong opinion on this matter! This lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving is often a heated topic for people regarding one aspect: Christmas decorating. If you’re anything like me, then you like to let your fall decorations simmer and breathe for a little bit. You won’t catch me decorating… Keep Reading
Six months ago, Dan Kessel of Berkeley Township talked openly about Bud Hub, the cannabis gifting and delivery business he ran with his sister, almost daring law enforcement authorities to investigate and musing about “my goal to be legal.” Today, Kessel sits in the Ocean County Correctional Facility where he’s been held without bail since Oct. 20. Berkeley… Keep Reading
