Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
Ocean County Home Explosion Caused by Propane Tank
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A structure explosion in the early morning of October 31 led to a fatal fire on Neptune Drive. Authorities confirmed Kevin Thomas, 45, the homeowner, died from injuries…
Morningside Street Closed for Culvert Replacement Near Pine Lake Park Clubhouse
MANCHESTER, NJ – Morningside Street is now closed in both directions from Eighth Avenue to Tenth Avenue and will remain so for the next 2-3 months. Manchester Police announced the closure earlier…
Man Seriously Injured in House Explosion in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large explosion followed by a fire erupted at 253 Neptune Drive during the early hours on October 31. Stafford Township Police Department officers, upon arrival, found a…
Toms River Isn’t The Same Without This Iconic Roadside Shack Full of Taste and Memories
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As autumn leaves tumble across Route 37, the quiet yet poignant absence of Stewart’s Root Beer Stand paints a stroke of nostalgia across the hearts of Toms River…
Congregation in Toms River Collects, Sends Supplies for Israeli Soldiers
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Congregation B’nai Israel has organized a donation drive, collecting essential supplies for Israeli soldiers. Under the stewardship of Penny Leifer, the congregation, alongside community partners, has gathered dozens…
Givione Supports Plan That Calls for 20 More 12-Story High Rises in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project to build two twin towers along Water Street and the Toms River has been approved as a centerpiece of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. That plan,…
Burger Bar Opens in Jackson, Showcases Specialty Crispy Burgers
JACKSON, NJ — A new burger bar offering specialty crispy burgers has opened its doors to the public. Moshe Moshel, the owner, announced the grand opening on Sunday, June 4. During a…
Seaside Heights Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Aggravated Assault
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 40, of Seaside Heights, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for Aggravated Assault related…
$6,000,000 Luxury Waterfront Estate in Brick Township Overlooks the Metedeconk River
BRICK, NJ — A three-day auction for a luxury riverfront estate on Princeton Avenue in Brick Township concluded on October 26, apparently without a sale. The property, named Princeton Shores, had been…
Active Shooter Reported at Joint Base MDL, Personnel Told To Find Safety Immediately
LAKEHURST, NJ – A lockdown was initiated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (Joint Base MDL) following reports of an active shooter on the premises, specifically in Building 5231. The base’s personnel were directed…
New Jersey Official Says to Verizon: No, We Can’t Hear You Now, Cites Poor Coverage
Ocean County Official Raises Multiple Concerns with Verizon in Telephone Conference TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, held a telephone conference with Verizon…
Man Charged for Waving Gun After Lakewood Road Rage Incident
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood Police Department took the man into custody…
Murphy Administration’s Toll Increase to Negatively Impact Shore Commuters
TRENTON, NJ — Legislators from New Jersey’s 10th District are taking aim at Governor Phil Murphy’s administration following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s approval of a $2.6 billion budget that includes a…
Brick Man Slashes Customers’ Tires Outside 7-Eleven Over Incident Inside Store
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ryan McDonald, 33, has been charged with three counts of Bias Intimidation, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and two counts…
The Edge: Where Upscale Meets Rural Flavor in Jackson Township
JACKSON, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, you might think of pizzerias and comfort food, but hidden in the rural Pinelands community is a restaurant that would fit right in…
New Jersey’s Rainy Weekend Streak to End on Warm and Sunny Note
TRENTON, NJ – So far this fall, weekends in New Jersey have been a complete washout with multiple consecutive weekends of non-stop rain. That trend ends this weekend, according to the National…
Lottery Ticket Worth $212,000 Sold at Ocean County Stop and Shop
TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket matched all five numbers in the Saturday, October 21, Jersey Cash 5 drawing, securing a $212,600 jackpot. The winning numbers were 02, 05, 16, 21, and…
Can New Jersey Businesses Charge a Credit Surcharge? Here’s What the Law Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs has launched a campaign to ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Credit Card Surcharge Law among local businesses. The initiative follows recent…
Here’s How, Where, and When to Vote in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — According to county officials, Ocean County voters have many choices for casting ballots in the upcoming General Election. Early voting begins Oct. 28, vote-by-mail is already underway, and…
Ocean County Faces Pharmacy Crisis as Rite Aid Stores Close Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s senior citizens confront an uncertain future as two Rite Aid pharmacies abruptly closed their doors this month, according to Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean…
Brick Republicans Ask Court to Stop Dems From Saying John Ducey Was a Good Mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Republicans are hoping the public forgets about former Mayor John Ducey’s accomplishments in Brick and are going as far as trying to silence Democrats from using his…
New Jersey Contractor Blew Customer’s $115k Deposit Gambling in Atlantic City
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — On October 23, Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, entered a guilty plea for the crime of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property before Judge…
$212k Lottery Ticket Sold at Point Pleasant Stop & Shop
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket clinched the $212,600 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot during the Saturday, October 21 drawing. The winning numbers were 02, 05, 16, 21, and 31, with an XTRA…
Catalano Calls for Backup, Says County Assistance Needed in Brick Crime Wave
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In light of several incidents in Brick in recent months, mayoral candidate John Catalano says the Brick Township Police Department alone cannot police one of America’s safest communities.…
Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Shawn Frederick, 34, was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 200 River Avenue in Lakewood. Frederick entered the convenience store…
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