Tinton Falls News

A late morning fire swept through a one-story ranch home here, forcing its three occupants to flee, officials said.

The Government Accountability Office recently said the Defense Department was wrong in deciding to privatize nearly 400 public works jobs at the West Point Military Academy.

GOP incumbents Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon were returned to a second term in the legislature after they handily defeated two Democrats and a Green Party candidate for two seats representing the 12th district in the assembly.

New Jersey's candidates for governor darted through the state on the last day of a campaign being billed as a vote on President Barack Obama's popularity.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie told an audience of senior citizens here that the election is not about them -- it's about their children and grandchildren.

Republican Chris Christie gathers himself before facing off with Democratic Gov.

Gov. Corzine. Chris Christie. Chris Daggett. Have you made up your mind? Are you sure? The three major candidates crisscrossed the state last week as Democrats prepared for the arrival of President Barack Obama today for their last push to re-elect Jon S. Corzine.

Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J. said Friday that the planned testimony by David Goldman of Tinton Falls at a congressional hearing Thursday on international parental child abduction has been postponed because of a scheduling snag.

A Tinton Falls teen has pleaded guilty to a charge of vehicular homicide in connection with a Thanksgiving night crash that killed one of his car's passengers.

On Nov. 3, voters will be asked to vote on a referendum to provide statewide funding for the preservation of open space.

Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J., was asked why tort reform was not a part of the health-care plan at a town meeting.

T he Hudson County Animal League is looking for all the help they can get to save "Little Orphan Annie." The 9-week-old kitten was found on McAdoo Avenue in Jersey City on Oct.

Erickson Retirement Communities, which developed and operates the Cedar Crest community in Pequannock, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, saying its real estate business has been hurt by the recession.

The Shore's credit unions are trying to capitalize on banks' financial troubles.

Jersey Journal readers have taken up the call, but the Hudson County Animal League is still looking for all the help they can get to save "Little Orphan Annie." The 9-week-old kitten was found on McAdoo Avenue in Jersey City on Oct.

An upstate New York man accused of trying to kidnap a Long Branch man he believed was the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend has been indicted by a state grand jury sitting in Monmouth County.

This November, Tinton Falls residents will have a vote on lowering their taxes. There will be a referendum regarding the open space tax.

School Bus Workers Persevere, Win Battle for Representation WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- School bus drivers and aides with Durham School Services in Tinton Falls, N.J., have taken a major step toward gaining fair treatment and respect on the job, voting today to join Teamsters Local 469 in Hazlet, N.J. James P. Hoffa, Teamsters ...

On his way to becoming the Jersey Shore's next songwriting sensation, Allenhurst's own Quincy Mumford will be celebrating the release of his sophomore album, "South Edgemere,'' with a headlining spot Saturday at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.

TINTON FALLS: Saint Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church is scheduled to hold its annual 'Walk for Education' to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church site at 87 Squankum Road.