The Jackson Times

06/09/2026

🚗🔥 A vehicle fire temporarily closed a road in Ocean County Tuesday morning. 🔥 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/driver-escapes-moments-before-car-erupts-in-flames/

06/09/2026

The 18th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival kicks off this week! 🎭 Jason Alexander’s LIFF Acting Master Class is underway, giving actors a chance to learn from one of the best. See them perform Thursday, June 11 at noon at Surflight Theatre. 🎬 https://www.lighthouseff.com/?utm_source=Jersey%2520Shore%2520Online&utm_medium=banner

06/09/2026

🇺🇸⚓A new monument in Toms River now honors Seaman Hans Hansen, a Medal of Honor recipient whose bravery during the Boxer Rebellion will not be forgotten. 🇺🇸🎖️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/new-toms-river-monument-celebrates-medal-of-honor-recipient/

06/08/2026

🚨 An Ocean County woman was critically injured in an e-scooter crash on Route 37 Monday morning. Police say traffic signal violations may have contributed. Story link in the comments. 🛴 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/e-scooter-rider-critically-injured-in-route-37-crash/

06/08/2026

🛍️ Big changes are coming to Freehold Raceway Mall this summer, with new stores, renovations and more on the way.

FREEHOLD — Freehold Raceway Mall is rolling out a series of new stores, larger spaces and renovations as it heads into the summer shopping season. The mall announced that JD Sports, Perfumania and Sleep Number are now open. JD Sports has expanded from the former Finish Line concept on the lower le...

06/08/2026

Seeing smoke near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst? Base officials say it’s from controlled burning on the ranges Monday. 🔥💨 Photo by Denise Maynard.

06/08/2026

A Jackson traffic stop is drawing scrutiny after a Black driver said he was racially profiled and forcibly arrested. Police say the matter is under review. 🚔⚖️ See the video and find out more in the link below in the comments. What do you think?

06/08/2026

Ocean County voters will decide in November whether to increase open space funding to preserve more land, farmland and natural areas. 🌳🗳️

TOMS RIVER — Ocean County voters will be asked in November to consider increasing the dedicated tax that funds the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund, a program officials say has helped preserve more than 30,000 acres of open space and more than 3,600 acres of farmland since it was formally creat...

06/08/2026

🏚️ Could an endangered historic places list help save Ocean County's Worden House from demolition? Preservation advocates hope the recognition brings new attention to the Civil War-era home’s future. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/can-an-endangered-list-save-ocean-countys-historic-worden-house/

06/08/2026

🚨🐕 A troubling sight today.

With temperatures topping 80 degrees, dogs were reportedly left inside a vehicle in direct sunlight for over 30 minutes. Authorities were contacted and responded to the situation.

As summer approaches, please remember that parked cars can heat up rapidly, putting pets and children at serious risk.