SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After Reported Assault at Jackson Township Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A reported assault in Jackson Township escalated into a SWAT response after police said a man barricaded himself inside a Neal Street home, prompting a large law enforcement…
Freeholders Ask County Residents to Remember Those Who Served, and Are Serving, on Veterans Day November 11
ONE HUNDRED YEARS ago, hundreds of men from Ocean County were among the thousands of American troops fighting among the hellish trenches of the Western Front during the “War to End all…
County Connection Hosts Veterans Event Nov. 8
TOMS RIVER – With more than 60,000 veterans calling Ocean County home, veteran service organizations will hold a meet and greet event at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on…
Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities
TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…
Interchange 58 Park-n-Ride Facility to Go Out to Bid
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY commuters will be able to enjoy a new Park-N-Ride facility at Interchange 58 of the Garden State Parkway by late Spring of 2018. “Today, the Ocean County Board of…
Garden State Parkway lane closed indefinitely for emergency bridge repairs
MONMOUTH COUNTY — One northbound local lane on the Garden State Parkway will be closed “indefinitely” for emergency bridge repairs, officials said. The closure north of exit 109 is necessary because the…
Voters Who Can’t Make it to the Polls Have Convenient Options in Ocean County
THE OCEAN COUNTY Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board of Elections are offering extended office hours to registered voters who will not be able to go to the polls on Tuesday,…
Freeholders Proclaim November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
TOMS RIVER – In an effort to raise awareness that help is available for persons suffering with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers, the Ocean County Board of Chosen…
Freeholders Call Upon Congress to Say No to Eliminating Federal Income Tax Deduction for State and Local Taxes
TOMS RIVER – The state and local tax deduction (SALT) has for more than a century been used by taxpayers in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey as a deduction on federal…
Ocean County Raises Awareness for Women’s Health
TOMS RIVER – Women’s Health Month is being celebrated around Ocean County to encourage women to put their well-being first and take care of their health. The Ocean County Board of Chosen…
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…
Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be the beneficiaries of a new building to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy that will be located on…
Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations
TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…
Honoring Prosecutor Coronato
A host of elected officials along with students gathered at the Ocean County Library, Toms River, on Oct. 6 as Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato was honored with the New Jersey…
New Jersey Dem Quits Race; Citing Trump’s Support of Opponent
WASHINGTON — Civil rights lawyer Katherine Hartman withdrew Thursday from the race for the Democratic nomination against Rep. Tom MacArthur, citing the time needed to raise enough money to compete. Hartman said…
Freeholder Vicari Proposes E-ZPASS Commuter Discount
AN E-ZPASS DISCOUNT for commuters along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike would go a long way to ease the burden of last year’s gasoline tax increase, said…
Ocean County Airport Plans for Future; Meeting Aviation and Safety Needs
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Airport located off Route 530 in Berkeley Township has undergone numerous improvements since first being constructed in the 1960s. However, it’s focus remains the same, according to…
Fall A Great Season to Walk in the Park
COOLER temperatures, clear, crisp days and leaves changing colors – the Fall season is just the perfect time of year to see Ocean County Parks at their finest. “Our parks have beautiful…
MTA worker who got lung disease after 9/11 cleanup awarded $369K
A New Jersey man who developed lung disease after working around Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has been awarded $369,000, according to a report. James Delman, now 63, of…
Officials: Woman Drowned in Rough Surf Off Seaside Park on Sunday
A lifelong resident of Toms River, Joell Lanfrank passed away on Sunday after being pulled from the Atlantic Ocean in Seaside Park. SEASIDE PARK — A 44-year-old woman died Sunday after she…
Ocean County Legislators Support Bill to Protect Seniors from Phone Scams
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are putting their full support behind a legislative initiative to better protect consumers, most especially seniors, from telemarketing harassment.…
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