Ocean County News

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved two ordinances allocating more than $5.8 million for major government facility projects in Toms River. Under Ordinance #2025-27, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New York man who fled justice for more than a decade has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide in connection with a 2009 crash …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. …

BEACHWOOD, NJ — A narcotics investigation came to a head on Friday when local and county law enforcement agencies raided a Beachwood residence, uncovering an illegal drug operation and arresting …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a multi-unit residential building Tuesday morning, displacing more than a dozen residents in Lakewood, authorities said. The Lakewood Fire Department responded around …

JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app …

Never mind the bans on plastic straws and plastic bags in New Jersey, but things are getting ridiculous when Amazon won’t even ship toys to New Jersey for fear of …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to more than a decade in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a violent home robbery in Brick …

POINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new video montage circulating online is shedding fresh light on the turbulent Memorial Day weekend that rocked Seaside Heights, where a wave of violence, arrests, …

TRENTON — New Jersey residents can finally put away their umbrellas as a clear, dry, and warm weather pattern settles over the state this week following a prolonged stretch of …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the quiet community of Brick Township, a unique dwelling known as the ‘Midget House’ has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike for years. …

Brick Township, NJ — Despite its historical Republican leanings, Brick Township remains a Democratic stronghold at the local level, with the GOP facing an uphill battle to reclaim power in …

Nestled along the vibrant Jersey Shore, Burger 25 has rapidly emerged as a beloved destination for burger enthusiasts, locals, and tourists alike. With its fresh ingredients, creative menu, and family-owned …

SOMERS POINT, N.J. — A 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township died Thursday night following a collision between his e-bike and a vehicle at Maryland Avenue and the bike path, …

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that bulkhead repairs at the mouth of the Point Pleasant Canal in Ocean County began in December 2023, …

TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for New Jersey this weekend, with patchy fog and a slight chance of storms expected overnight into Sunday. …

Relationships. We all have and had relationships – child/parent, parent/child, employer/employee, business partner, caregiver/care receiver, even pet owner/pet. There are many types of relationships, some chosen while some circumstantially imposed. …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident on Lacey Road and fleeing the scene, police said. …

Pedro Luna-Romero is currently sitting in the Ocean County jail after being arrested on a contempt charge for allegedly disobeying a judicial order. The incident landed him in custody on …

Pentagon approves migrant detention site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, drawing opposition from Democrats JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in …

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County following his arrest on multiple drug charges, including operating a drug production facility and possessing large …