Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shore area legislators are hoping their bill to create a $5,000 income tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs passes on the floor of the senate …

TRENTON, NJ – You might not have heard of it, but if a bill sponsored by African American Republican State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick say a bicyclist under the influence on crack cocaine charged and assaulted police after he was reported by multiple individuals loitering in parking …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Brick Police Officer Morgan Murphy spotted a distracted driver on a cell phone switching between lanes, he didn’t know what was going to happen after …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is making her return to the place where it all began for her and guido friends, Seaside Heights. While the cast no longer …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a whole lot going on at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River and one of the highlights is P.F. Chang’s, an Asian fusion chain …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Toms River man who killed two people inside a River Avenue apartment complex in December is going to stand trial for two counts of murder and …

Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department has released its weekly police blotter incident report for February 2022.  Below are incidents reported by the Berkeley Township Police Department …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department today reported that a crash where a vehicle ended up inside a home on Westbrook Drive was caused by an emergency …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police don’t know how it happened, but on Friday, officers responded to an oil slick on North Island Road. Upon arrival, a hazardous material team was …

TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic health emergency in New Jersey is officially and legally over, but Governor Phil Murphy warned residents, “Don’t let your hair down.” Murphy, after two …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying …

NEW EGYPT, NJ – Even though elected officials are easing COVID-19 restrictions, a planned trucker rally and convoy to Washington, D.C. is still planned for this weekend and one of …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr today announced his support for the New Jersey Freedom Convoy truck rallies taking place in Ocean County and South Jersey this weekend. …

BROWNS MILLS, NJ – Joint Base MDL, located in the middle of the New Jersey Pinelands has successfully completed its mission to house and relocate thousands of refugees that fled …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might not find a pot of gold, but you’ll find plenty of pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Downtown Toms River this weekend as the community …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been arrested after a drug investigation that has been ongoing for several months by the Berkeley Township Police Department. After receiving tips from …

TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For most students across New Jersey, Friday represents the final day of Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate for students, teachers, faculty, and visitors. On Monday, …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said he’s tired of Governor Phil Murphy’s long line of excuses to keep state offices closed to the public as the March …

Freehold, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal is breaking away from his progressive party’s stance against law enforcement and criminal justice reforms. Instead of calling for defunding the …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department. Shoplifting On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7:34 p.m., officers responded to Kohl’s, 304 Main …

NEW CARROLLTON, MD – An adult male was struck and killed in a crash near the 7100 block of Good Luck Road in New Carrollton on Wednesday. According to police, …

The following article was written by Randy Bergmann, a former editor at the Asbury Park Press and now independent journalist, originally published on his Facebook Page and republished with permission. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new revenue stream to offset rising taxes in the community. After senior citizens in Holiday City were hit with tax increases …