Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The NJEA, New Jersey’s largest teachers union today drop mail pieces across Toms River and Brick Township endorsing Phil Murphy for Governor. The same mailer also …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, police and sheriff’s officers were dispatched to Toms River High School South after a reported bomb threat was reported. At approximately 6:45 AM Toms …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the area of Lacey Road and Arlington Avenue for …

LAVALLETTE, NJ – Actor Joe Pesci is the latest high-profile person to ditch his assets in New Jersey, selling his Barnegat Bay waterfront mansion for his $6.5 million asking price. …

BELMAR, NJ – The owners of Jersey Shore BBQ, Dana and Doug Walsh have announced that they are closing their Belmar restaurant after ten years in operation. “It is with …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – John Cataldo, owner of the popular Toms River pizzeria and restaurant Johnny G’s has passed away. Cataldo was also an honorary member of the Silverton Volunteer …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ (OCSN) – Another boat has washed up on the beaches of Seaside Park. Last week, police and firefighters rescued a sailboat crew that washed ashore. Overnight, first …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Sondra Fortunato. You may recognize her from her car that she drives around town fully loaded with flyers, pictures and random slogan. Recently she upgraded her …

BAYVILLE, NJ – A man has been charged after multiple incidents at the Lacey Mall. On Sunday, October 3. 3021, at 9:27 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and Nyeem Calhoun responded …

BAYVILLE, NJ – On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:40 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Musket Road for a hit …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:41 p.m., Officer Michael Hyle responded to Ralph’s Italian Ice for a theft report. The owner reported that someone had …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:01 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 N, to meet with asset protection regarding a theft …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson police received a report of a teen with a gun at a Jackson Liberty High School Football Game. Police did not say what the teen’s intention …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Before Mark Austin, 30, of Brick Township killed his father on September 7th of 2019, prosecutors now say he tried to hire somebody else to do …

Manchester Twp. NJ – On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 8:49 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Pemberton Street …

The 10th Legislative District lawmakers expressed shock over Governor Phil Murphy’s comments during the recent gubernatorial debate that he “already worked with Toms River” on school funding to address the …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Kayla Smith, 16, of Point Pleasant is being hailed as a hero after she rescued three men caught in a rip current off the beach …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, October 4, 2021, at 8:44 pm, Police Officers Christopher Brown and Michael DeBlasi were on patrol on Monmouth Road (Rt. 537) when they observed …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following are list of incidents reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between September 23-30, 2021. Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) commends the federal government for its total forgiveness of FEMA Community Disaster Loans (CDL) awarded to local governments and …

Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 in the Whiting Section of …

Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:54 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Road 547 near the …

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of murder in Surf City after she stabbed and killed her 87-year-old father and his 75-year-old …

SURF CITY, NJ – Two people have been found dead at a home in Surf City and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office says it’s now investigating the suspicious incident. The …