New Jersey

According to NJ.com, flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport were temporarily suspended Wednesday evening after a departing flight experienced engine trouble and was forced to return shortly after takeoff.

For the first time since 1891, Red Bank’s ice boaters lost the Van Nostrand Cup, as a Hudson River team took two straight wins on the frozen Navesink River.

FirstEnergy is replacing 1970s-era equipment and upgrading 10 miles of lines across northern Monmouth County, aiming to cut outages and improve reliability for 25,000 customers by spring.

Little Silver’s Chris Gotterup storms back to win the Phoenix Open in a playoff, earning his second victory of the season and climbing to fifth in the world.

Monmouth County names its 2026 Snowplow Contest winners, honoring students from Tinton Falls and Union Beach for their creative submissions.

Sergeant First Class Sean Acker of Howell Township has died from complications of a work‑related injury. The longtime trooper and Air Force veteran will be laid to rest Monday in Howell.

Long Branch will begin building a fully accessible ocean pier within 60 days. The 550‑foot structure will include fishing access, seating, lighting, and a refreshment kiosk.

Surprise your sweetheart with a Singing Valentine as the Chorus of the Atlantic delivers barbershop serenades and a long‑stemmed rose across Monmouth County from Feb. 11–14.

A joint investigation by county, federal, and local authorities led to the arrests of four Ocean County residents on drug‑related charges following months of surveillance.

Extreme cold and heavy ice caused part of the Keansburg Fishing Pier to collapse into Raritan Bay. Managers say the owners plan to rebuild as freezing conditions continue.