Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department have announced the start of the town’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Residents are invited …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company #1 will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 23-year-old man was found dead outside his family’s home on Cedar Street early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to the residence shortly after 7 a.m. …

Forked River, NJ — Mason, a nearly six-year-old dog currently residing at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, is in urgent need of a permanent home after being returned to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government has announced its Fall 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule, introducing a pilot program aimed at reducing single-use plastics during curbside leaf collection. …

JACKSON, N.J. — In 2023, roughly 1,600 roadway crashes and accidents were reported in Jackson Township, a town with over 100 square miles of roads, most of which are winding …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and care for the town’s homeless …

JACKSON, NJ – The federal government has carved out a piece of Jackson Township to give it some special attention when it comes to the U.S. Census. You might think …

If you’re a fan of retro vibes, historic landmarks, or just love taking a stroll down memory lane, then you’ve got to check out the jaw-dropping time capsule of a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for distributing lewd images of children, according to the Ocean County …

JACKSON, NJ – On Wednesday night, nearly two hundred residents came out to meet the local Jackson Township Republicans at their monthly meeting at the VFW hall on Magnolia Drive. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Peter Sundack as the new Chief of Police for Toms River, alongside several key promotions and new …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club has announced it will be handing out free Trump-Vance 2024 lawn signs to the public at its meeting tonight at the …

The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from …

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township’s annual Fall Fest is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Windward Beach Park, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to …

BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate, the Township Council, and the Brick Township Environmental Commission are inviting residents to join them for a community cleanup event at Breton Woods on …

BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong recently marked the grand re-opening of Cold Stone Creamery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store’s location in the Town …

When it comes to pizza, Brick Township, New Jersey, offers an impressive selection of pizzerias that cater to a range of tastes—from crispy thin crusts to rich, coal-fired specialties. Whether …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – David I. Sutton of Lakewood was arrested Tuesday on charges of second-degree possession of lewd images of children and fourth-degree lewdness, according to the Wall Township …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former youth gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting three of his former athletes while they …