The Jackson Times

12/20/2025

🚗 An incident ended with a suspect in custody after police say a vehicle was stolen while the owner was clearing frost — and the owner was struck in the process. The car was later found crashed just minutes away. 🚔

OCEAN COUNTY — A Lanoka Harbor man was arrested after police say he stole an idling vehicle, struck its owner, and crashed moments later while attempting to flee. Officers from the Lacey Township Police Department were dispatched at approximately 9:45 p.m. on December 5 to the 700 block of North M...

12/20/2025

🚨 A local business owner has been sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for masterminding a $172 MILLION Medicare fraud scheme that targeted elderly patients and taxpayers. 💰⚖️

NEWARK — A Monmouth County business owner was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive Medicare fraud scheme that drained more than $172 million from taxpayer-funded health care programs, federal officials announced. Aaron Neil Williamsky, 65, of Marlboro, w...

12/20/2025

💨 Strong winds caused a dramatic structural collapse at a Sunoco gas station along Route 35 northbound in Ocean County, forcing an immediate closure and emergency response. 💨

LAVALLETTE – Strong winds caused a major structural collapse at a Sunoco gas station along Route 35 northbound in Lavallette, leaving the station’s canopy severely damaged and damage to some of the gas pumps. The canopy at Kelly’s Sunoco was blown over by the wind, crashing down onto the stati...

12/20/2025

🚨 Five people were injured after an armored security truck and an SUV collided on a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Ocean County.
🛣️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/brick/crash-brick-ocean-armored-truck/

12/19/2025

🚨🌊A Beach Patrol lifeguard from the Jersey Shore has received the United States Lifesaving Association’s highest honor for a rescue that turned dangerous fast at the Barnegat Inlet South Jetty 🌊🚁🏅 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/ocean-county-lifeguard-honored-for-jetty-rescue/

12/19/2025

⚠️ Ocean County officials are warning SNAP recipients about a rise in EBT card fraud across New Jersey. 💳

OCEAN COUNTY – Officials are urging residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to take extra precautions as scams targeting Electronic Benefit Transfer cards continue to increase across New Jersey. County Commissioner Robert S. Arace said the rise in EBT fraud is espe...

12/19/2025

🚨 A Toms River man has been indicted on aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges following a high-speed, alcohol-related crash in Lakewood that killed a Matawan woman earlier this year. ⚖️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/toms-river-man-indicted-in-fatal-lakewood-crash/

12/19/2025

🚧 A Lakehurst man has been indicted on vehicular homicide charges in a work zone crash that claimed the life of a 50-year-old construction worker in Toms River. Two women were also indicted for allegedly providing false info to police during the probe. ⚖️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/lakehurst-man-indicted-in-toms-river-work-zone-death/

12/19/2025

⚔️ More than 240 years after the last shots of the American Revolution were fired, history thundered back to life at Cedar Bridge Tavern — complete with muskets, drums, cannon fire, and hundreds of spectators lining the battlefield.

BARNEGAT – More than two centuries after the Revolutionary War reached its official end, the struggle surged back to life on December 7 during the annual Affair at Cedar Bridge reenactment at Cedar Bridge Tavern. Hundreds gathered at the remote historic site to witness a dramatic recreation of wha...

12/19/2025

💰 Someone in Ocean County just hit it BIG! A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold right here locally turned into a nearly half-million-dollar jackpot 😳🎉 — and it happened fast. 💰

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – A New Jersey Lottery player in Ocean County is waking up a lot richer after matching all five numbers in Thursday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, good for a $475,249 jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 10, 15, 30, 39 and 41. The Bullseye number was 15 and the XTRA was ...

12/19/2025

🕎✨ Light Overcame the Cold in Jackson ✨🕎

Despite snowy weather and heavy hearts following tragic world events, the Jackson Township community came together for a powerful and emotional Menorah Lighting at Town Hall.

From heartfelt reflections on the meaning of Hanukkah to messages of unity, resilience and hope, this year’s ceremony reminded everyone why light matters most during dark times.

Community leaders, local organizations and residents stood side-by-side as the second candle was lit — proving once again that tradition, togetherness and kindness still shine bright here.

👉 Read the full story in the comments below.

12/18/2025

💰One of Jackson’s most recognizable school buildings is officially changing hands.

The Jackson Board of Education has approved the $40 million sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School, marking a major moment for the district — and the community.

📉 Declining enrollment.
📊 Significant state aid losses.
🏫 A campus once full of students, now sold to address ongoing budget challenges.

District leaders say the decision was heartbreaking but necessary to protect current programs and future budgets — while others are watching closely to see what comes next for the large South Hope Chapel Road property.

👉 Who bought it?
👉 Why was the price lowered?
👉 How will the money be used — and what does it mean for Jackson taxpayers?

📌 Read the full story at the link in the comments below.
💬 What are your thoughts on the sale? Let us know.