News for Jackson, NJ. The township of Jackson is the 4th most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 28th most populous in New Jersey with more than 54,800 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Michael Reina. Jackson is home to Six Flags Great Adventure.
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Jackson, NJ police charge woman for stabbing man who hit her
Only the woman remained in Ocean County jail, on second-degree aggravated assault and weapons charges. New Jersey law views self-defense in very specific terms.
Missing Lakewood, NJ man's body found in Mississippi River
Michael Gelfand, 34, went to New Orleans for a one-day business trip on Jan. 5. His family last heard from him on Jan. 6 but he never returned home.
Jackson, NJ stabbing leads to drug arrests
Jackson police found 30 bricks of heroin, 10 grams of crack cocaine and paraphernalia inside a nearby house after the stabbing.
Therapist killed after trying to cross road in Jackson
Sabrina Ben-Porat was a clinical coordinator and licensed clinical social worker at CHEMED of Lakewood.
NJ driver who fled to Mexico pleads guilty to fatal holiday crash
Norman Shtab whose wife died in the crash passed away on December 22, nearly a year after the crash.
Jackson, NJ woman found: Missing 11 days after going to store
Nicole Nelson said she was going to the Jackson Premium Outlets, a five minute drive from her Jackson home.
Jackson, NJ woman goes missing during 5 minute ride to Outlets
Nicole Nelson suffers from a medical condition but she did not take her medication with her when she left her home.
Wanted: School bus drivers in Jackson, NJ. Pays $30 per hour
The district hopes to hire 30 drivers to meet some of its busing challenges in like double runs.
10 NJ Valentine's Day ideas that aren't special restaurant menus
There is no shortage of unique and interesting ideas to warm up your winter with something special.
Jackson, NJ man goes missing during New Orleans business trip
Nearly three dozen friends flew to New Orleans to conduct their own search for Michael Gelfand following leads like where his credit card was used and where people have reported seeing him.