Sikorsky lands $10.3B deal to build 92 heavy-lift helicopters for Marine Corps
Stratford, CT – Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has secured a massive $10.3 billion contract modification to build 92 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Pentagon announced.…
Hundreds of Veterans Meet to Discuss Future of VA in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-It was a full house at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River as hundreds of proud veterans met with VFW Post 12173 to discuss important issues such as transitioning back into…
Feds Will Be Ringing Your Phone Today at 2:18 PM
IPAWS National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) The National EAS and WEA test will be held on the backup date of October 3, 2018, beginning at 2:18 p.m.…
NJ Dems: Menendez is Champion of Sexual Assault Survivors
TRENTON-New Jersey Democrats are trying to capitalize on the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, using it as a battle cry for the party to raise more money, in an effort to save the flailing…
23 of 24 Child Sexual Predators Caught in Toms River Last Week Released Under Bail Reform Law
23 area men who used games like Fortnite to lure children for sex are back on the street. TOMS RIVER-Last week, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced twenty four…
Scott Martin: Legalizing Marijuana in New Jersey to Fund Illegal Immigration is a Bad Idea
by Scott Martin, Councilman, Jackson Twp. Governor Murphy’s recent moves to legalize marijuana & provide additional financial assistance to undocumented immigrants is a slap in the face of New Jersey residents who…
Cory Booker Defends His 1992 Sexual Assault Encounter as Learning Moment
Cory Booker is not Spartacus…Don Quixote, Perhaps. WASHINGTON, D.C.– By his own admission, in 1992, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker engaged in a sexual assault against a drunken teenager on New Years…
Ocean County College to Receive $200,000 in Grants
Ocean County College has been selected to receive two federal grants totaling over $210,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency, to support its regional coastal wetlands assessment. “I am pleased to announce federal…
ShopRite Partners in Caring Raises Money for the Hungry
by Carmen Amato, Mayor, Berkeley Township BERKELEY-Councilman Bacchione, Councilwoman Gingrich along with Lt. Smith, Sgt. Robertazzi, Adminstrator Camera and I participated in the Annual Shop Rite Bagging for hunger. ShopRite Partners In…
Hugin Unleashes Salvo on “Corrupt” Bob Menendez, Launches Political Corruption Tracking Website
NEW JERSEY-Retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer Bob Hugin, a Republican hoping to remove Robert Menendez from the Senate in November has unleashed a “fire for effect” salvo today directed at the…
Toms River Wounded Warrior Receives Home Makeover from “George to the Rescue”
TOMS RIVER-With over 100 episodes under his belt, George Oliphant, host of the NBC hit home improvement show, “George to the Rescue” has made a dream come true for local wounded veteran,…
92 Apartments Being Proposed at Busy Brick Intersection
BRICK-The “Triangle” intersection of Route 88, Burrsville Road and Jack Martin Boulevard is an already heavily trafficked area, but a new apartment project proposal could add even more vehicles to the equation.…
Veterans Affairs and National Security to be Discussed at Veterans Town Hall with Bob Hugin in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-Former U.S. Marine Corps officer Bob Hugin will be in Toms River on October 4th talking to residents about veterans and national security as he continues his run for the office…
Vicari: No End In Sight On State’s Neglect for Ocean County Roads
https://www.facebook.com/OCPoliceBlotter/photos/a.597106073658266/1720094638026065 TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari voiced concern that Ocean County has yet to see any promised benefits from New Jersey’s ever increasing gasoline taxes, which money was supposed to be…
Freeholder Little Says Board of Freeholders Will Oppose Murphy Gas Tax Increase
TOMS RIVER-LIKE A BAD PENNY, or in this case two pennies, another hike in the state’s gasoline tax could soon be burdening local motorists, thanks to Trenton lawmakers. “Here we go again,”…
Ocean County Officials Assure Hurricane Preparedness
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials today assured the public that County government is prepared for hurricanes and storms. “Along with the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, we are closely monitoring…
Chris Smith Remembers 9/11 Victims on 17th Anniversary
Congressman Chris Smith this morning reflected on the 9/11 attacks on America, on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attack during the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Excerpts of Remarks Everyone remembers where…
New Jersey Blue Acres Program Expands to Atlantic County
TRENTON-The state’s Blue Acres program has expanded into Atlantic County, recently holding a kickoff meeting with eligible property owners in Pleasantville who are interested in participating in this effort that moves residents…
Brick Offering Early Childhood Programs
The Brick Recreation Department is offering a variety of Early Childhood Programs this fall. Classes start the week of September 10 and include the following programs: · Mommy or Daddy &…
Toms River Park Playgrounds to Receive Safety Resurfacing
The Toms River Parks Buildings & Grounds staff will be replacing playground safety surfaces at three parks, starting this weekend. As a result, the following playgrounds ONLY will be closed: • Veterans…
Report: Governor Murphy to Replace Prosecutor with Defense Attorney
TOMS RIVER-To the victor go the spoils. That’s how politics works in New Jersey and for Ocean County, the unfortunate end result of partisan warfare means that one of the state’s most…
9/11 Ground Zero Flag Honored in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TWP-Berkeley Township was honored with receiving the Ground Zero flag and its companion, the Cross, which was fashioned out of marble from the lobby of one of the WTC buildings. The…
Mold Found in Second Brick Township School
BRICK-Surface mold growth has been found in two Brick Township schools days before the start of the new school year. Superintendent of Schools Gerard Dalton has issued two safety advisories this week…
Governor Murphy Gets Lukewarm Reception Visiting Flooded Brick Neighborhood
BRICK-It probably wasn’t the reception Democratic Governor Phil Murphy expected in Ocean County’s only “Blue” municipality Friday morning as “feisty” residents grilled the Governor about their recovery process, according to a report…
Amusement Rides at Family Unity Day This Weekend in Berkeley
BERKELEY-This weekend, the township of Berkeley will be hosting a Family Unity Day that will feature carnival rides, games, food, contests and a talent show. Mayor Carmen Amato invites the community to…
Some State Legislators Suspect New Exit 91 Cause of Historic Brick Flooding
BRICK-What caused the epic flooding of the Greenbriar I adult community in Brick Township during Monday’s rainfall? That’s the question right now on everyone’s mind. Now, some in local government are blaming…
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