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Get ready N.J., winter storm warning issued in latest snowfall update

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Wednesday morning ahead of a snowstorm that could dump between 3 and 10 inches across the state Thursday. The most significant snowfall of…

February 8, 2017

1 to 3 inches of snow expected to fall overnight in Ocean County

The National Weather Service is forecasting between 1 to 3 inches of snow in Ocean County with southern areas receiving the higher end of the forecast. Southern Ocean County can see up…

January 29, 2017

Ocean County College Foundation to Honor Mr. & Mrs. D'Onofrio and The D'Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year at Scholarship Celebration

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus in Toms…

January 27, 2017

Ninth Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival set for June 8-11th

The Lighthouse International Film Festival was founded by a collection of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals who share a passion for film and wanted to create an event aimed first…

January 26, 2017

Joint Base MDL tankers assisted in B2 bomber missions against Libya

By Master Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher | 18th Air Force Public Affairs KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender crews from five bases on three continents provided aerial refueling support during the B-2 bomber…

January 23, 2017

Nasty nor'easter bearing down on N.J. with heavy rain, damaging winds, snow, ice

If you thought Monday was going to be an ordinary start to the work week, think again. A nasty nor’easter is heading in our direction and is expected to strengthen during the…

January 23, 2017

Port Authority wants to go after your license, registration if you cheat tolls

Port Authority officials will ask New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend the registration privilege of chronic toll violators, similar to what is now done in New York State, as the agency…

January 15, 2017

Foster Rescue Saves Pregnant Dog From Kill Shelter; Broadcasts Birth Live on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/itsaruffliferescue/videos/633732776813051/ When It’s a Ruff Life Rescue, a dog fostering network in New Jersey which has many canine foster homes in Ocean County found out about Little Miss Sunshine waiting on death…

January 13, 2017

Roadway fatalities in Ocean County increased in 2016

In 2015, 38 died in roadway fatalities in Ocean County. In 2016, that number rose by four to 42. Below is a list of roadway fatalities reports by the New Jersey State…

January 13, 2017

Bamboozled: Employee says A.J. Perri scammed a senior. Here's what happened next.

Consumers are often at the mercy of specialists: contractors, electricians, plumbers and the like. Unless you’re super handy, you rely on them to diagnose and fix problems in your home. Even if…

January 9, 2017

Ocean County Drug Deaths Soared by 43% in 2016

Despite best efforts to combat the drug epidemic that plagues Ocean County, drug overdoses soared in 2016 to 205 possible cases by the end of the year. According to the Ocean County…

January 9, 2017

How much snow did we get? New Jersey Snowfall Totals

The winter coastal storm that swept across New Jersey on Saturday has turned a large swath of the region into a winter wonderland, while leaving only a trace of snow in the…

January 9, 2017

Vicari named Freeholder Director; Kelly, Haines sworn in

TOMS RIVER-On Wednesday, Joe Vicari became the 2017 Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director while Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines were sworn in again after winning their November election. “I have…

January 6, 2017

Rare Whale Beached at Island Beach State Park

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — A rare whale washed up dead along a section of the northern Ocean County barrier island, marine mammal rescue officials said Wednesday. Staff from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…

January 5, 2017

Pine Ridge at Crestwood’s Big Game Watch Party

In honor of this year’s Super Bowl 50, Pine Ridge at Crestwood, age-qualified manufactured home community in Manchester Township, hosted a “Big Game Watch Party” for its residents. Community residents met at…

March 1, 2016

Crosstown Rivalry Ice Hockey Game & Food Drive

The annual Jackson crosstown rivalry game took place on Friday, Feb 19. Great game by some great young men who have been skating together since elementary school, starting out at the Jackson…

March 1, 2016

St. Aloysius Students take part in Verizon App Challenge

Sixth and seventh grade students at Saint Aloysius School in Jackson recently took part in The Verizon App Challenge. This is a nationwide contest for middle and high-school-aged students that challenge them…

March 1, 2016

Lighthouse International Film Society Presents:Screening & director discussion- ALL IN TIME-March 19th @ 8:00PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations [email protected] Christine Rooney Managing Director [email protected] 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film: ALL IN…

March 1, 2016

Storm leaves more than 1K without power, delays school in Monmouth, Ocean counties

The storm that brought rain and strong gusts of wind to New Jersey overnight caused nearly 2,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties to wake up without power on Thursday morning. As…

February 25, 2016

Admissions Information Session at Ocean County College Slated for March 8

Are you interested in going to college but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the enrollment process or Financial Aid? Attend an Ocean County College Admissions Information Session…

February 24, 2016

Peace Poster Winners

The Goetz National Jr. Art Honor Society (NJAHS) recently participated in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Mr. Ed Townsend, from the Toms River Lions Club, sponsored the contest and rewarded…

February 18, 2016

THE GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC TO PRESENT MUSE OF FIRE PLAY WITH PLAYWRIGHT DAVID KATZ

TOMS RIVER/OCEAN COUNTY/JERSEY SHORE – The Garden State Philharmonic is more than half way through its 60th anniversary season. Thus far, audiences have experienced a mix of traditional classics, humorous opera selections…

February 17, 2016

Toms River Chamber Unveils New Website

TOMS RIVER, February 16, 2016 – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has unveiled an exciting new re-launch of its website. In collaboration with web design company Creative Click Media, the…

February 17, 2016

Lighthouse International Film Festival presents- A WING AND A PRAYER- screening and director discussion. Feb 27th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations [email protected] Christine Rooney Managing Director [email protected] 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film – A…

February 16, 2016

Valentines Day Surprise

VALENTINES DAY SURPRISE Throughout the Valentines Day weekend some 408 nurses and nurses aides, in 34 nearby assisted living facilities, got the biggest Valentines Day surprise of their working lives. They were…

February 15, 2016

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