Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. …

A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite …

TRENTON, N.J. — At least seven people were shot in two separate incidents in Trenton’s West Ward on Thursday, with one confirmed fatality, according to the Trenton Police Department. The …

TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-21, authorizing $2.1 million in capital funding for Phase II renovations at the Juvenile Detention Center in …

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and public safety during the town’s upcoming Drive-In Movie …

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid …

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency …

PARAMUS, N.J. — A certified public accountant from Paramus pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters that allowed wealthy clients to claim …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman booked into Ocean County Jail this week is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and throwing bodily fluids …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 32-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Monday to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to multiple weapons and …

BRICK, N.J. — A new SETS Hybrid Training location officially opened its doors in Brick over the weekend, following successful launches in Jackson and Toms River. Local officials, including Mayor …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A days-long heat wave gripping parts of New Jersey is expected to break late Wednesday as a series of storms brings cooler temperatures and increased chances …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Brick Township Police Department participated in a community engagement event Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, where they connected with residents during the “Chicken with a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As high temperatures grip the region, Toms River officials have extended operating hours at the Municipal Pool at Snug Harbor through Wednesday. Toms River Mayor Dan …

The recent revelations about financial misconduct within the Brick Republican Club have shaken the trust of our community. Reports indicate that Marc Vasquez, a club leader, paid himself nearly $20,000 …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Republican Organization has yet to fully throw its support behind Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP nominee for New Jersey governor, following the defeat of …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) offer expansive public land access across the state, but visitors are reminded that a long list of recreational activities is prohibited …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican primary election loser Bill Spadea has still not conceded his landslide loss to Jack Ciattarelli in the race for the GOP nomination for governor and is …

Look at what is happening around New Jersey. Homelessness is on the rise, and in the state that touts itself as the most diverse and equitable, American citizens most in …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking …

by Dr. Barbara Brummer As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast. …

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea has not conceded his defeat in the Republican primary for New Jersey governor, days after losing to Jack Ciattarelli in a landslide on Election Day. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course …