Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Princeton Avenue will be closed to all traffic for up to 14 working days starting on or about March 10, 2025, due to …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pickup truck collided with a Brick Township Public Schools bus Thursday morning after following too closely, causing a rear-end crash, police said. The incident occurred …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A serious accident occurred early Friday morning when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on State Highway 70 West crashed into multiple vehicles, leading to a fiery …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 67-year-old Berkeley Township man, David Taber, was found guilty of criminal sexual contact on March 5, 2025, following a nearly week-long jury trial in Ocean …

NEW YORK — New York City will not honor a federal immigration detainer for a migrant who set a woman on fire aboard a subway train, the federal government is …

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is in the process of updating its parking ordinances to emphasis its no parking policy on grass medians throughout the community.  According to Jackson Township …

BRICK, N.J. — The Crate Team for Brick has announced its Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election, with Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong seeking re-election alongside council …

Toms River, NJ, boasts a diverse and vibrant food scene, offering everything from indulgent Italian classics to creative sushi rolls and award-winning breakfast plates. Whether you’re in the mood for …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council recognized Innovative Martial Arts as its Small Business of the Month for January 2025, highlighting the school’s contributions to the community. Councilman Giuseppe …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A long-debated circular clearing in the woods near Lakewood Airport has been debated by man for years. People who see the circle on Google Maps are often …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents will have the opportunity to meet and engage with local police officers during the Brick Township Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” event on March …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina recently have submitted multiple grant applications aimed at enhancing park infrastructure and are preparing to apply for additional …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) has parted ways with Van Cleef Engineering Associates and its lead engineer, Robert Chankalian, appointing the larger firm Remington & …

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council held a public hearing Thursday, February 28, on a new ordinance aimed at safety and regulating low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles within …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the …

Trenton, NJ – Is the ‘Good Ole Boys’ network dead in New Jersey? Or, are party chairmen across New Jersey just learning how to do business in a post-party line …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody pulled off a $15 million heist in Lakewood two weeks ago and police have not mentioned a single word about. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s silence is …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A chiropractor in Ocean County has been charged with criminal sexual contact following allegations that he inappropriately touched a patient during an adjustment, authorities said. James …

JACKSON, N.J. — Shane Werosta, a Life Scout from Troop 204, is leading an Eagle Scout project to provide comfort to patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) who …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave a glowing review to PaciDough’s Pizza Joint in South Toms River, awarding it an impressive 8.2 score during his latest …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial …

Due to the ongoing risk of avian influenza (bird flu), Associated Humane Societies & Popcorn Park will no longer be accepting sick or injured wild birds. This decision has been …