Ocean County News

Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. …

Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in business — now, Asbury Ale …

A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames tore through one of the …

Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic violence and resisting arrest. Here’s …

Gustasvo Aquino-Ricardez, of Ocean County, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday, following a disturbing domestic violence case that includes serious assault charges. The 5-foot-4, 140-pound man with …

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including Manchester, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, Bay …

Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian …

Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex …

Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 …

Berkeley Township, NJ – The incident was reported during the early morning hours last October when a woman first smashed her way into one store, then robbed another at knifepoint …

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — A deadly crash involving a repeat offender living in the country illegally has ignited fierce political backlash, with Assemblyman Paul Kanitra publicly challenging Attorney General …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect a relatively calm and mild weather pattern throughout the week, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-80s and a blend of …

TRENTON, NJ – A former high-ranking official in the New Jersey Department of Corrections was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison for extorting an employee in exchange for …

Two Ocean County men found themselves behind bars on Monday, August 4, after being booked on separate charges stemming from violent incidents. Luis Alfredo Reyes Dubon, 25, was taken into …

The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, …

Another Ocean County resident has found himself on the wrong side of the law this week. Jaime Andres Rodriguez Flores was booked into jail on Sunday, facing a serious assault …

An illegal criminal alien from Mexico who was arrested three times and released is now in ICE custody after he killed a Lakewood mother and her child in a drunk …

A Mexican national living illegally in the United States is facing vehicular homicide charges after a head-on crash in Lakewood, New Jersey, that killed a mother and her 11-year-old daughter …

A man is sitting in the Ocean County jail today following a domestic incident that led to serious assault charges. Marvin Mendez Ramirez was booked into the jail early Monday …

An Ocean County man is behind bars this week following serious domestic violence charges that have landed him in the Ocean County jail on Sunday. Arturo Pazmartinez was charged with …

New Jersey residents are in for a stretch of stable and mild summer weather, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures forecast across the state through Sunday. A gradual mix …

Mikie Sherrill, a Virginia native, has charted an impressive path to political prominence, but her financial success has drawn scrutiny as she campaigns for New Jersey’s governorship. Born in Alexandria, …

An illegal alien charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Lakewood is in the country illegally, and now he’s no longer …

A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday after falling from a rope swing at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township, prompting a massive emergency response complicated by rugged terrain and limited …

The Jersey Shore is set to enjoy a stretch of ideal weather this weekend, making it prime time for beachgoers, boardwalk fans, and late-summer travelers. Today, visitors can expect mostly …