Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
Seaside Park whale likely not one spotted by U.S. Coast Guard earlier this week
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased whale found floating off the coast of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday is not believed to be the same whale discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard…
Ciattarelli did not endorse Gilmore candidate for mayor, campaign manager says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A recent visit by defeated 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was passed off by the now-decertified Toms River Republican Club as a sort of endorsement by…
Whale spotted floating, deceased off coast of Seaside Park
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Another dead whale has been spotted off the coast of the Jersey Shore. This time, the unidentified whale was spotted off the coast of Seaside Park in Ocean…
Lakewood’s Strand Theater announces board reorganization
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, held its reorganization meeting this February. Each executive officer will serve a one-year term. Amy Freeman…
Free rabies clinic in Lakewood
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township will be hosting a free rabies clinic for pet owners in April. Lakewood Township has announced that it will hold a Free Rabies Clinic…
Admired Jackson Township school teacher named new mayor of Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – John Ducey, the well-respected former mayor of Brick Township is out. Ducey resigned last week after being nominated to serve as New Jersey judge. Last night, the Brick…
Diversity on display in Ocean County’s commissioner race
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County, once one of the least-diverse counties in the state, is now embroiled in an election for county commissioner with three very diverse candidates vying for office.…
Brick Township mayor resigns to take seat on New Jersey bench
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, who led the Democrat Party to victory ten years ago in one of New Jersey’s most Republican-leaning towns has resigned. Ducey will be…
Seal pup caught jaywalking on Route 35 in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A young gray seal pup stopped traffic on Route 35 in Brick Township on Monday. Police officers with the Brick Township Police Department, with the assistance of passersby,…
Ironworkers on Route 37 bridge assist in rescue of distressed kayaker in Barnegat Bay
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two ironworkers working on the Route 37 bridge project in Toms River, above the Barnegat Bay, noticed a boater in distress Friday afternoon and threw the stranded kayaker…
Lakewood Police Department announces response after call for National Day of Hate
LAKEWOOD, NJ – After a small anti-Semitic group based out of Iowa declared Saturday, February 25th as a “National Day of Hate”, police across the country are taking the threats seriously, but…
Fire damages home in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police and firefighters responded to a structure fire inside Pine Acres Manor at around 9 am on Thursday. According to James Komsa, spokesperson for the Manchester Police Department,…
Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, according to a DOE press release Wednesday.…
All out civil war declared in Ocean County GOP after rival elected officials ousted
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has officially declared an all-out civil war within the Ocean County GOP after a controversial meeting of a handpicked screening committee that…
Manchester police cancel child safety seat inspection in March
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department was scheduled to offer a free child safety seat inspection for parents in March, but that event has been canceled. Don’t worry though,…
Prosecutor’s office investigating Berkeley Township brush fire homeless camp
BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a makeshift homeless encampment at Johnson’s Pit in Berkeley Townships is being investigated as a possible arson. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Brick Asian Fusion buffet is northern Ocean County’s best kept secret
by Linda Johnson – reader review BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Everyone has their favorite Chinese food spot, their favorite sushi and hibachi spot, and even their favorite Chinese buffet, but when it…
Fatal Toms River fire deemed accidental
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has reported a fatal fire Thursday in Toms River has been deemed accidental after an investigation. First responders were dispatched to Roberts Mobile…
Toms River High School South activates shelter in place after threat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A threat of violence at Toms River High School South led to a shelter-in-place event at the school on Friday. According Toms River Police Department communications officer Jillian…
Central Regional Schools super still getting a paycheck even after resignation
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Central Regional School District has not formally accepted the resignation of disgraced Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides. Parlapandines resigned shortly after he was interviewed by UK tabloid, The Daily Mirror…
Crash shuts down I-195 near the Howell-Jackson border during Thursday rush hour
HOWELL, NJ – A serious crash shut down traffic in both directions on Interstate 195 during the evening rush on Thursday. At around 4:45 pm, a motor vehicle crash west of Exit…
Morris Prosecutor stresses dangers of bullying in light of death of teen in Ocean County
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is stressing the dangers of bullying with high school students a week after the death of an Ocean County teen who was the victim…
Officials worried over latest whale death in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Something is killing off humpback whales at the Jersey Shore, and while New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy insists there’s no there, there, 10th District legislators disagree. Murphy has…
Brick Township officials to approve funding to preserve 31-acre proposed development as park space
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Officials in Brick Township are ready to approve the purchase of a 31-acre piece of land slated for development to preserve it as public park space. The Township…
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