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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Six Flags Great Adventure's spring version of Fright Fest
If you love and wait all year for Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest, you don't have to wait until October this year. You can get your scare on this spring!
Lakewood man accused of kidnapping girlfriend and their baby
Gerson Aguilar-Lara was arrested Thursday morning by Toms River police, after a Jackson woman called 911, hours earlier.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has cool, new stuff for kids
Families with young kids will be able to enjoy some new attractions, slides, and dining options at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor this summer.
2 of the Top 5 roller coasters in the USA are in NJ
While you'll find great thrill rides up and down the Jersey Shore, the very best roller coasters, according to experts, can be found at Six Flags Great Adventure Amusement Park in Jackson, New Jersey.
Jackson, NJ man dies after off-road vehicle flips multiple times
Michael D'Amore, 58, of Jackson was riding a 2019 Polaris Razor in an open dirt area at Lacey Material when he hit a dirt embankment and went airborne.
Jackson, NJ to celebrate WWII vet's 100th birthday
World War II veteran and hometown hero is set to receive a 100th birthday drive-by parade and party next month in Jackson Township.
NJ man accused of ramming Lakewood police car, nearly hitting cop
Kevin Valverde-Cruz, of Jackson, was charged with aggravated assault and eluding law enforcement stemming from the October incidents.
Family reunites with long-lost dog trapped by NJ animal hoarders
Daisy who was one of 180 dogs and cats found inside a filthy Brick house in December as over half the other animals have been adopted.
Jackson, NJ man exchanged 500 child porn images on messenger
The New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force detected the images being sent and received from a Kik messenger app at a Jackson address.