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Jackson Proposes Shutting Middle School, Consolidating High Schools

The Jackson School District has unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan aimed at consolidating its schools to optimize resources and address long-term costs. The proposal...

Jackson Taking Steps To Revamp Archaic Code Enforcement Ordinances

Jackson Township officials are taking steps to reduce the burden of minor code enforcement cases on the municipal court system by reviewing many ordinances,...

New Jersey Emergency Team Deploys To California For Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Five personnel from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) are heading to California to assist with disaster recovery efforts under the Emergency...

Ocean County Takes Action to Combat Firefighter and EMS Shortages with New Training Program

In response to a growing shortage of firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals, Ocean County is proposing a comprehensive two-year training program in...

A Glimpse Of Legendary BMG Mashgiach HaRav Mattisyahu Salomon Zt”l On His First Yahrtzeit

Today marks the first yahrtzeit of legendary BMG mashgiach Harav Mattisyahu Salomon zt"l, a giant of mussar, chinuch, and Torah, whose words and wisdom...

Toms River Man Pleads Guilty In 2024 Shooting Incident

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Anthony Brown, 20, of Toms River, has pled guilty to charges of Aggravated Assault and Possession...

Jackson Township Volunteer EMT honored as National EMT of the Year

Patrick Handel, a supervisor with the Jackson Township First Aid Squad, has been named the 2024 EMT of the Year by the New Jersey...

New Jersey Sues To Block President Trump’s Executive Order On Birthright Citizenship

New Jersey, alongside 17 other states, has filed a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, alleging it violates the...

$32 Million Pick-6 Jackpot Ticket Purchased At Jackson Convenience Store

A Pick-6 lottery ticket worth $32 million was sold at a convenience store in Jackson, Ocean County, according to New Jersey Lottery officials. The winning...

Ocean County Releases 2025 Funding Plan to Tackle Homelessness

Following a series of information sessions and focus groups, the Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has set funding priorities for 2025. “It’s important...