Reported Shooting, Wild Police Chase Through Lakewood, Toms River Ends With Arrest
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A man accused of fleeing police after a reported shooting in Lakewood is now facing multiple criminal charges, including weapons offenses, aggravated assault, drug possession and eluding law enforcement,…
Four Newark residents charged for dealing drugs in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit collaborated with…
Police in Manchester searching for Door Dash driver involved in hit and run
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Police Department needs your assistance in identifying this Door Dash driver who was involved in a Hit and Run incident that took place in the evening…
Howell man charged with vehicular homicide for 2020 fatal UTV crash at SARCO Lake
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, Stephen McGuire, 44, of Howell Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County on the charges of Vehicular Homicide in violation of N.J.S.A.…
Lacey police report arrests during multiple motor vehicle stops
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department reported 4 incidents involving charges against drivers of motor vehicles over the past week. Motor Vehicle Crash/Warrant Arrest On Thursday January 20, 2022,…
It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin Geoghegan presented,…
Adorably cute baby seal stranded in Seaside Park dunes now recovering
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has taken in its first patient of 2022, a young grey seal pup that was stranded on the dunes in Seaside Park. “On…
A message from Berkeley Mayor Amato ahead of anticipated weekend snowstorm
BERKELEY TWP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato has issued a statement for residents regarding the impending major snowstorm that is being forecasted for the community starting Friday night and lasting…
Phil Murphy’s predictably inaccurate COVID-19 predictions continue, O’Scanlon says
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) called for the Murphy administration to stop the scare tactics with their continued use of inaccurate, mysterious covid model predictions. “I’m sorry folks, but this…
Police find illegal loaded gun after DWI driver crashed into tree
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Police responding to a single-vehicle crash into a tree in Manahawkin found two suprises. First, the driver was found to be intoxicated and second, he was armed with a…
Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato advises residents to be mindful of possible weekend winter storm
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato said today residents in town should take notice of a possible weekend winter storm and to prepare accordingly beforehand. “The effects of the…
Mo Hill hires $89,000 per year social media manager as residents grapple with sharp tax increases
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many Toms River residents are reeling from sticker shock from their new increased tax assessment, Mayor Mo Hill secretly hired his former political campaign strategist, Art Gallagher…
Thompson hires Leigh Maris to run District 12 legislative office
JACKSON, NJ – Senator Sam Thompson has announced that Leigh Maris will join his district office as Chief of Staff. Maris is taking the reins of the 12th Legislative District Office following…
Toms River Mayor Hill says don’t panic if you got a letter saying your taxes are going up
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Have you received a letter from a tax assessor who you never met and never saw the inside of your home? Are you worried that your assessment skyrocketed…
Home struck by a car last week hit again, cops say
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – They say lightning doesn’t strike the same spot twice, and typically a home that was struck by a car isn’t struck again, but in Ocean Township, that’s not…
Vicari meets with banking commissioner as banks close in senior populated Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County senior citizens are concerned about the recent trend of banks closing local and small community branches. The county is home to one of the largest senior…
This $3.1 million waterfront home for sale in Toms River even has an indoor pool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the market for a $3 million home in Toms River, look no further. A home on Church Hill Drive, overlooking the Goose Creek Cove has…
Toms River Charlie Brown’s closed for over a year? What’s Next? Texas Roadhouse?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s been more than a year since Charlie Brown’s was forced to shut down. Once the home of the infamous local dive bar, Phil’s Liquor Locker Lounge, the…
New smartphone repair shop opens in Brick Township
BRICK, N.J. – A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, has opened in Brick at 503 Route 70. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and…
New commercial plaza being built in Silverton is now ready to lease
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Leasing is now under way for a new 12,600-square-foot retail center in the Silverton section of this Ocean County municipality being developed by March Construction of Wayne, .N.J. R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC was named exclusive leasing…
Ocean Mental Health Services has a new name
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean Mental Health Services, Ocean County’s leading provider of mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, has announced a rebranding that will better reflect its six-decade legacy and vision for the…
