UPDATE: Man Killed in Head-on Collision in Jackson
A head-on collision in Jackson Township on Friday afternoon resulted in the death of an 80-year-old local man after his vehicle crossed into oncoming...
Newly Elected Officials Introduced at Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast [PHOTOS]
On Wednesday morning, Lakewood business and governmental leaders joined a special Legislative Breakfast at the Harrogate Community event hall, at which several recently elected...
Assessment Team Invites Public Comment for Accreditation of the Lakewood Police Department
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Friday, February 13, 2026, to examine...
UPDATE: Juvenile Charged After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Georgian Court University in Lakewood
A juvenile has been charged after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Georgian Court University in Lakewood yesterday, authorities said today.
Ocean County Prosecutor...
Petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Kugielsky A”H
we regret to inform you of the Petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Kugielsky A"H who was Niftar following an illness.
She is the wife of Reb...
NEW: The Average Property Tax Bill In New Jersey Hit A New Record High...
In Lakewood, the average property tax bill was $8,974, in Jackson the average bill was $9,047, and in Toms River the average property tax due was $8,526
Setting the Record Straight | Howard Lebowitz, MD
Dr. Howard Lebowitz submitted the following letter to TLS.
In a recent interview, I was bemoaning how the population growth in Lakewood has outstripped the...
PHOTOS: Lakewood Township Employees Honored at Legacy Awards Lunch
On Wednesday, the Lakewood Township hosted its inaugural “Lakewood Legacy Awards” lunch at the Municipal Building, where dozens of Township employees were recognized for their...
PHOTOS: TRPD Underwater Recovery Unit Conducts Ice Rescue Training
Members of the Toms River Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Unit conducted ice rescue training on Monday at the Toms River Township boat ramp, as...
Nesivos Shalom Yisro 5786: We Need Unity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKvbAxsCQzE
PHOTOS: At Lakewood First Aid’s Annual Appreciation Dinner
The Lakewood First Aid squad this evening held its annual members' appreciation dinner, which was attended by local officials.
...
Letter: Inlaw Trouble and the Outpouring of Support from TLS Readers
Dear TLS, Just wanted to thank you for putting in my letter. I received such an outpouring of advice and resources and I also want...
Former Lakewood Fire Chief, Leon R. Matthews, Passes Away
A longtime Lakewood firefighter and former fire chief has died, marking the loss of a respected public servant with decades of service to the...
BREAKING: Authorities Investigating Bomb Threat at Georgian Court University in Lakewood [UPDATED]
Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, TLS has learned.
Shortly after 3:00 PM, the university received a call that...
Piscataway Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution in Lakewood and Toms River
Cocaine was distributed in both Lakewood and Toms River townships as part of a drug investigation that ultimately led to a guilty plea in...