Ocean County News

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, …

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester …

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pet project by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to restore a 2-story home in Barnegat is turning into a money pit for taxpayers. The …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shortly after Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was spotted downtown with a camera crew, led by development lobbyist George Gilmore, it was reported that he …

JACKSON, NJ — Diamond Dance Academy has been selected as Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for the month of May, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced this week. Palmeri visited the studio …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Bahama Breeze restaurant in Toms River closed without warning Friday, leaving employees and patrons surprised as they arrived to find the doors locked. Workers reported …

Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A structure fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Roberts Mobile Home Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and leading to the safe evacuation of all residents …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a …

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative radio host and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea slammed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, calling it the latest in a string of …

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning …

The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe.  This week, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A reported bomb threat at St. Al’s Church and its adjacent school on Monday led to a full evacuation of the property by Jackson Township police. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has stationed officers in downtown Toms River and at the Ocean County Library in Lakewood, citing public safety concerns as tensions …

Jackson Township, NJ – Mayor Michael Reina has informed the Jackson Woman of Today’s food pantry which is operating temporarily out of the Jackson Senior Center that they have to …

HOWELL, N.J. — Moisha’s Discount Supermarket, a Brooklyn-based grocery chain, is opening a new location on Route 9 in Howell, filling the space vacated by Stop & Shop after the …

Listen up, New Jersey. If you woke up on Mother’s Day 2025 and didn’t slide a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich onto your mom’s breakfast plate, you’ve already fumbled …