Ocean County News

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating …

Two Lakewood Men Indicted for 2010 Toms River Murder **TOMS RIVER, NJ** – On April 2, Maurice Cole, 36, and Jerron Evans, 41, both residents of Lakewood, were indicted by …

JACKSON, N.J. — A neighborhood staple for more than four decades, Minit Stop Deli Market & Meats was recognized by the Jackson Township Council as February’s Small Business of the …

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found entangled in fishing gear on North Beach was rescued last week and is now recovering at the Marine Mammal …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. —  Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is asking county officials to cease and desist the transportation of homeless people from all of the state of New Jersey each …

BRICK, N.J. — A local hot dog truck is heating up the lunch scene in Ocean County with a growing reputation for delivering some of the best dirty water dogs, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Naomi Elkins, a 27-year-old mother from Lakewood, New Jersey, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the tragic deaths of her two young …

BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed Patrolman Stephen Adams to its ranks on Tuesday, swearing in the seasoned officer during a ceremony attended by his family, …

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) on Tuesday called on Governor Phil Murphy to eliminate the 6% cap on school aid increases in the upcoming fiscal year, arguing it …

NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of brightly colored eggs will carpet the grass at Castle Park on Saturday as Toms River kicks off its annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council honored the Ocean County Library and its staff during a recent council meeting, issuing a proclamation recognizing National Library Week and the critical …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the garage of a two-story home on Powder Horn Road was caused by the spontaneous combustion of …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for its first spring thunderstorm of the year Monday night, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, patchy fog, and a significant shift in …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project is moving forward at a good pace. Crews working on …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Deputy Chief Steven Gerling of the Brick Township Police Department has officially retired, closing out a 30-year law enforcement career that spanned from K9 handler to …

As a New Jersey resident, I’ve watched the push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The state, like much of the country, is nudging us …

JACKSON, N.J. — Spring is here, and the Jackson Township Council is inviting residents to visit and enjoy the new improvements at Woodlane Park as the weather begins to warm …

TRENTON, N.J. — McDonald’s is the most searched fast-food chain in New Jersey, according to new research analyzing Google search data over the past year, despite a nationwide dip in …

Structure Fire Investigated in Berkeley Township **Berkeley Twp., NJ** – On Friday at approximately 1:29 PM, Berkeley Township Police Department officers responded to a structure fire at 310 St Vincent …

NEW EGYPT, NJ — Governor Jack Ciattarelli is set to host a Sportsman Town Hall event on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hightstown-Woodruff …

CAMDEN, NJ — A Toms River man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, …

TRENTON, NJ – It’s election season. Democrats running for governor in New Jersey are trying to put distance between themselves and out-of-control energy prices, sanctuary state crime, offshore wind fiascos, …

MANCHESTER, NJ — K-9 Buck, a scent detection and tracking dog with the Manchester Township Police Department, was officially sworn in during a ceremonial event at the March 24 Township …