(Toms River) – The goal of Healthy and Safe Swimming Week – May 23-29 – is to maximize the health benefits of swimming and other water-based activities while minimizing the risk of illness and injury. (more…)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man sentenced to 22 years in prison for the beating death of another man has had his conviction overturned after an appeals court found police made an unlawful search of his possessions. (more…)

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices took another big jump in New Jersey and around the nation as oil prices continued their rise. (more…)

LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was taken to a hospital after she was attacked by a black bear as she walked down a New Jersey road to check her mail. (more…)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners of both types of gambling outlets won $422 million from gamblers in April, up 20% from a year earlier. (more…)

Some gas stations in the garden state are offering a price break to show cost difference if state officials allowed self serve. (more…)

The Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the Monmouth County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program. (more…)

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the 2022 Monmouth County spring surplus auction will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 and continue through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, with items closing at one-minute intervals, until the conclusion. (more…)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey doctor who authorities say described himself as “Candy Man” and “El Chapo of Opioids” has been sentenced to six years in prison for prescribing opioids without a legitimate medical purpose. (more…)

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Coast Guard authorities say two people were rescued after their sailboat ran aground and overturned in breaking surf off New Jersey. (more…)