Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Grand Fitness Partners, one of the largest franchisees within the Planet Fitness system, today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of 13 Planet Fitness locations across Virginia from …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There was once a time in New Jersey where it wouldn’t even be a discussion. If you commit murder, you would be placed in jail until …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Part of the dog park will be closed until further notice in Forked River after a vehicle smashed through the fence at the small dog park …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a lawsuit against a charitable organization, the National Police Relief Association based in …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Fire personnel on scene at Veteran’s Memorial Middle School in response to an odor investigation. Students have been moved over to Vets Elementary temporarily. All students …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 13, 2022, detectives assigned with the department’s Special Enforcement Unit, along with officers assigned to the department’s Special Response Team concluded an investigation into …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A good story out of Stafford Township this week as the Stafford Township Police Department issued a ticket for a free pizza and drink at Ray’s …

BRICK, NJ – A fire on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday is suspected to have been caused by a group of neighborhood kids, police said. “Yesterday’s fire was dangerous and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On January 19, 2022, Jorge Euxaque-Ballesteros, 25, of Toms River, was charged with Aggravated Arson in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1a(2), and Burglary in violation of N.J.S.A. …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Congratulations to Emergency Management Coordinator Arthur Abline on his well-deserved retirement, following 44 years of dedicated service to Manchester Township! Since beginning his career in Manchester …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, January 17, 2022, at 18:42 hours, Officers responded to the parking lot of the Deerhead Lake, for a report of Lewdness.  Upon arrival, officers …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 22:41 hours, multiple officers, responded to the 200 block of Falkenburgh Avenue, for a report of a fire in the …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, January 14, 2022, at 21:37 hours, Officer Walsh responded to Wendy’s, 301 North Main Street, for a report of a hit & run crash.  …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 1039 hours Ptl. Michael Hein responded to 200 block of Fernwood Lane for a report of a Burglary to a …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Many seniors in Toms River this week found out their taxes are going up after Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and the township council ordered a …

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – An incident in which two individuals were fatally shot last night is under active investigation, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Thursday. A female victim has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at approximately 9:00 PM, police units were dispatched to Lakewood Road, on the corner of Cox Cro Road, for a reported …

JACKSON, NJ – Chief Matthew Kunz and the members of the Jackson Police Department are proud to announce that the agency has achieved accreditation through the New Jersey State Association …

Toms River, N.J.- The New Jersey State Police have arrested William Sabo, 22, of Berkeley, N.J., for allegedly brandishing a handgun and shooting at another vehicle on the Garden State …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After meeting for a sit-down dinner among the Ocean County GOP’s top brass last Wednesday at Artisan’s Restaurant, a unanimous decision was verbally made to Sheriff …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is seeking to identify and locate a Hispanic male that tried to rob two men at the Sunoco station located at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in …

BARNEGAT, NJ – Lakewood middle school girls basketball players reported they were called racist epitaphs and mocked for not wearing good sneakers during a December matchup against Barnegat Middle School. …

TOMS RIVER – Calling it a highly competitive grant program, Ocean County Library’s application to secure funds for a new branch library in Stafford Township recently was approved providing $4.8 …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many cities across New Jersey are imposing indoor mask mandates, in Toms River, it’s the opposite. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has forced a business …