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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Bomb threat made against Jackson special-needs school
Jackson police said an "explosive device" was reported Monday at the Alpha School that shares the property of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church.
After shooting victim in the face, NJ man gets short prison term
Michael Vulpis, of Freehold Borough, took a plea deal once it was determined that a gunshot survivor would not cooperate with investigators.
NJ live-in nanny charged with shaking and tossing baby twins
A father called 911 on March 26 after his wife saw video of the 58-year-old woman “shaking, tossing, and improperly handling” the children, according to Jackson police.
Major Change At Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ For the First Time Ever
It's a good change for guests.
Rats invade Jackson Food Pantry; relocated to continue service
Jackson Mayor Mike Reina said he was "sickened" when he found out about rats at the township food pantry but took action to get it relocated within six hours.
NJ chiropractor touched patient sexually, cops say
A chiropractor was charged with criminal sexual contact after a patient reported being touched inappropriately during a session.
WATCH: Kingda Ka tower crashes to ground at Six Flags
The Jackson amusement park announced the closure of the United States' highest and coaster in November and would be replaced by a new roller coaster in 2026.
Kingda Ka tower will be demolished at Six Flags Great Adventure
Social media has been full of speculation about when the Kingda Ka tower will come down after the roller coaster's closure was announced.
Jackson, NJ approves sale of another school; will sue state
The changes and lawsuit are to close an anticipated $13 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 academic year
Jackson to sell another school and eliminate a high school
During a packed meeting Wednesday night at Jackson Memorial High School the board acceped one of two final restructuring models created by a strategic planning committee to close an anticpated $13 million budget deficit and deal with a shrinking student population.