Popcorn Park Refuge safe as wildfire rages nearby; community support pours in
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — As the Jones Road Wildfire continues
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New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County,
Toms River to host Earth Day tree planting event at Winding River Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ — In celebration of Earth Day, Toms
5-acre wildfire burns near Barnegat-Waretown border
BARNEGAT, NJ — Firefighters are working to contain a 5-acre
8-Year-Old Girl Accosted at Jersey Shore Target
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 24-year-old man from Brick Township
Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man has been charged with
An interview with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced
Ciattarelli vows to restore COLA, end Murphy’s handcuffing of cops if elected govenor
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli doubled
Film Crews Spotted in Lacey and Toms River, What Movie is it?
Toms River, NJ — A new horror movie is being
Long lost Seaside Heights tourism video gives glimpse of the Jersey Shore’s past
Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights
Brick motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 37 in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NJ — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon following
Ocean County is home to the best donuts at the Jersey Shore
Ocean County, New Jersey, is a low-key paradise for donut
Toms River man killed in ATV crash at notorious Jackson Clayton Pits
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 28-year-old man from Toms River
Gym parking lot crime spree: Atlantic City man pleads guilty to eluding, burglary, and credit card fraud
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Atlantic City man has pleaded
Man busted with loaded gun and high-capacity magazine in Brick Township traffic stop
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Lakewood man was arrested and
Back in action: Brick Township Teen Center reopens with ribbon cutting and new features
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Teen Center has
Bagels meet burritos at Casa Oaxaca Mexican fusion in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A unique blend of bagels and
Senior dog waits for rescue in Jackson after owner passes
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy
Jackson school board slams brakes on 28% tax hike, defies state mandate in fiery showdown
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education last Thursday
Illegal alien booked into Ocean County Jail on child endangerment, false imprisonment charges
Eduar Rodriguez-Varela found himself behind bars in Ocean County today.
Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka
JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero
New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection
BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a
Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed
Jackson schools prepare for upcoming mergers and mascots
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Will Jackson Liberty High School retain
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team
New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at
Toms River to host free kids’ fishing derby at Veterans Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a
New Jersey’s Top 10 vintage vinyl record stores
America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the
Plumsted official sues township, former mayor over alleged gender bias and political retaliation
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed
ICE arrives in Ocean County to arrest convicted migrant sex offender
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man convicted of criminal sexual
Tragic crash kills Toms River couple in Route 571 crash
JACKSON, N.J. — A Toms River husband and wife were
Timid shelter dog blossoms with love, hopes for family
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Matilda may have come into the
Jackson man gets 7 years for weapons and meth after multi-town raids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man was sentenced
New Jersey boy, 5, diagnosed with high-risk cancer as family raises $120K for treatment support
HAWORTH, N.J. — A 5-year-old boy from Haworth is facing
Overwhelmed NJ shelter pleads for rescues as dog surrenders surge
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is
Jackson council votes to level salaries for part-time elected officials
On Tuesday night, the Jackson Township Council voted to drastically
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy
Saphie the pup waits for a second chance after heartbreaking surrender in Ocean County
JACKSON, NJ — Saphie, a 2 ½-year-old black pit mix
Dexter the shelter dog melts hearts but still waits for his forever home
JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a five-to-six-year-old pit mix described as
Rivals today, teammates tomorrow: Goetz and McAuliffe track teams unite before merging next season
JACKSON, N.J. — The Goetz and McAuliffe middle school track
New Jersey Pizzeria Ordered to Remove Famous Star’s Named Pizza Pie from Menu
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey pizzeria has renamed
Manchester Police Team Wins Division at Jersey Shore Relay Marathon
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester P.B.A. 246 Running Team placed
Mayor Tells Bon Jovi His Soup Kitchen for the Homeless Gives Toms River a Bad Name
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new soup kitchen supported by
Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River
By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to
$15 Million Stolen From Lakewood School District and There’s Still No News about Investigation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood
Five School Employees Placed on Leave After Special Needs Student Tied Up With Tape
BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident
Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood
Sophie tossed by former owner now sitting solo at Ocean County shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie