Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The amount of wheeling and dealing done between Toms River Mayor Maurice “MO” Hill and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines to close the purchase of the …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 01, 2022, at approximately 4:07 pm, Patrolman Kyle Pimm and Corporal Steve Mandarine were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy located on Route 9 and …

MANASQUAN, NJ – Manasquan police responded to the area of Broad Street after receiving an alert that an imminent crime and threat was taking place. It turned out it was …

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:50 am, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Marsha Drive for the report of …

Berkeley, N.J. — On Friday, January 7th, surrounded by his closest supporters and Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, Shawn Hyland announced the suspension of his campaign …

by Sandy Hickman LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – How do you tell a story about a storyteller?  It’s hard.  In fact, this may be the most difficult story we’ve ever had …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP machine was once a well-oiled syndicate where everyone discussed deals behind closed doors, then presented a united front in front of the …

BRICK, NJ – On New Year’s Eve, just after 12:00 Noon, Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed an aggressive driver on Beaverson Blvd. cutting other drivers off. The ensuring …

LACEY TWP, NJ – On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:01 a.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Michael Hein responded to a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Lacey …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department has recorded 1,813 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, shattering past daily counts on record since the pandemic began. “The Ocean County …

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on January 3, 2022, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department responded to the entrance of the New …

Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday January 4, 2022, at approximately 2:22 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 37 and Colonial …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department has reported 7,884 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the past seven days. The department does not publicly release data regarding …

One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $650,969 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Sunday, January 2, drawing. The winning numbers were: 01, 02, 13, 37, and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill took a sharp turn on Monday and announced the township is now seeking to purchase property in the township’s northern section …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In an oath of allegiance to the McGuckin faction of the Toms River Republican party, James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi were sworn in as members of …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Public School District has announced it will be closed on Monday due to ‘insurmountable’ COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The district also announced virtual …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township School District has announced schools will be closed on Monday due to snow. “Due to inclement weather and the timing of the storm, as …

TRENTON, NJ –  Today, Governor Phil Murphy declared that five counties in New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m., in preparation for a storm forecasted …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is scheduled to make an announcement after 1 p.m. on Sunday regarding the potential extended closing of schools or a remote learning …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At approximately 9:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29th, Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed a white Honda on Drum Point Rd. fail to maintain its …

Manchester Township, NJ – On Friday, December 31, 2021 at approximately 4:40 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 in the …

Jersey Shore healthcare providers AltantiCare and Shore Medical Center are telling patients looking to get tested for COVID-19 to find alternatives as the hospitals are both busy handling growing caseloads. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman …