Political News

I can’t believe this took so long but the CDC FINALLY came out and discussed the differences between those “cute” cloth masks (you know the ones with your favorite football team or fake LVs on them) and the real-deal surgical and KN95 masks. All masks are not created equal but try to explain that to someone who wants their mask to match their outfit.

It's a new year with new goals and expectations for everyone but you can expect to see things happening in Manchester Township as well in 2022.

Residents who rent or rent out homes in Toms River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy requiring rebuilds are being told to elevate their structure by FEMA who is reportedly using outdated maps and information.

There is optimism in the crystal ball for 2022 in Ocean County and why things could be even better than 2021.

Weather can be very unpredictable and while it's been a while since parts of the state, especially many Shore areas, have seen a good 3-4 foot snowy blizzard, there is more than just that kind of storm to prepare for this winter in what are a lot of unknowns.

The effects of Ida didn't come as a surprise or shock to New Jersey DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, as he explained to those at the Ocean County Mayor's Association monthly meeting in Toms River.

Critical Race Theory became one of the focal points of the New Jersey Governor's race this year and while the election is over, debate continues on whether it should be taught in schools or not.

Here are the declared/projected winners of the local school board races in Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Here are the answers to the questions on the ballots in Ocean and Monmouth Counties for the 2021 General Election -- be it yes or no in the majority.

Here are the current election results for Ocean and Monmouth Counties races as well as the State of New Jersey races.

Out of a contract since January 1, 2021, the South Toms River Police PBA is at a stalemate with STR Borough officials.

Early in-person voting is underway in New Jersey having begun on Saturday and continuing through this coming Sunday October 31.