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Jackson Swears In 8 New Officers, Bringing Police Force to Record 120

Eight new police officers were sworn in during this week's Jackson Township Council meeting, bringing the Jackson Police Department to its largest size in...

Brick Police, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Save Suicidal Man After Hours-Long Search in Woods

A suicidal man who fled into a wooded area in Brick Township was safely located Thursday morning following a multi-hour search involving local police...

Jackson Fire Bureaus Open Lag Ba’Omer Bonfire Permit Applications

The Jackson Fire Bureaus are now accepting permit applications for Lag Ba'omer bonfires. Officials are reminding residents and event organizers that all Lag Ba’Omer fires...

Lakewood Officials Urge Residents to Secure Permits For Lag Ba’Omer Bonfires

As Lag Ba’Omer approaches, with celebrations set for the evening of May 4 through May 5, the Lakewood Fire Department and the Ocean County...

Manchester Police Promote Sergeant, Reassign Officers, Add New Patrolman

The Manchester Township Police Department marked a series of promotions, transfers, and a new hire during a ceremony held April 15, attended by Mayor...

Ocean County Adopts $655.7 Million Budget, Holds Tax Rate Steady

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners on April 15 adopted a $655.7 million budget for 2026, emphasizing continued growth management while holding the county’s...

New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program Reopens to All Eligible Applicants

The New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has fully reopened and is now accepting applications from all eligible families statewide. The program provides childcare...

This Year’s Adirei Hatorah Maamad Will NOT Be Held at The Wells Fargo Center

For four consecutive years, tens of thousands of bnei Torah have packed their bags, boarded buses, and made the trek down to South Philadelphia...