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 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.
Destructive crash in Manchester, NJ blamed on distracted driver
Officials in Ocean County say a distracted driver caused a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon that demolished a traffic signal, utility pole, and signs.
7 rides New Jersey misses from Six Flags Great Adventure
I think some of us may *still* have neck issues from the Great American Scream Machine.
Cracker Barrel could open in Jackson and people are freaking out
If you asked Jersey Shore residents what restaurant they would love Santa to bring them, the number one answer will always be Cracker Barrel.
Six Flags lays off firefighters, union points to deadly disaster
The fire department at the Jackson, NJ theme park — which experience a deadly Haunted Castle fire in 1984 — no longer has full-time firefighters.
Move over, American Dream: Ocean County getting mega complex
One of the largest entertainment complexes in the northeast is on track to attractions and businesses never before seen in Ocean County.
Six Flags Great Adventure open through Christmas, New Year’s holidays
For the first time ever, Six Flags Great Adventure's winter festival will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Middletown, NJ was right? CDC changes policy on school quarantine
The NJ Department of Health adopted the new CDC guidance on Friday which said full quarantining or "test to stay" are equally recommended.
Jackson, NJ carjacking suspect arrested in Lakewood
A man who carjacked a pickup truck at a gas station in Jackson was caught in Lakewood after being chased by a group of people he allegedly assaulted.
Jackson, NJ police warn against leaving cars unlocked amid thefts
A string of burglaries involving vehicles that were left open, with keys or fobs inside, has prompted repeat advice in Ocean County.