Ocean County News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – You might think that the hit MTV series “Jersey Shore” was an invention of some genius producer, but in reality, the show’s godfather was New Jersey …

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has announced accused cop and meth lab operator Christopher Walls was ordered by an appellate judge to remain in jail until his …

FREEHOLD – Omar Rivera-Rojas (also known as Juan Carlos Rivera-Rojas), 31, and his nephew Alberto Rojas-Hernandez, 19, both of Lakewood, were indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury today for …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man, and Brick Township native, Matthew Wolny, 43, of Jackson, was sentenced by the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., to five years New Jersey …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – One of the biggest complaints political candidates have during is election is the theft of lawn signs by their opponents. It’s a costly venture that can …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Larry Mendte, host of Jersey Matters says something fascinating is happening in the 2021 Republican primary election. Once thought to be smooth sailing for GOP candidate …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:10 am, the Lacey Township Police Department was contacted regarding a missing person from a Lanoka Harbor residence.  The missing …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man armed with a shot gun entered the Route 537 WaWa early Saturday morning and demanded money from the clerk. The incident happened at 1:39 …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin is up for re-election in Ocean County in just 10 days, but he also serves as the chief legal counsel …

The following is a letter to the editor sent to Shore News Network by a life long resident. My name is Rob Kulessa, I am a lifelong Toms River resident. …

LAKEHURST, NJ – On 05/27/2021 at approximately 12:55 pm, the Lakehurst Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 70 and Route 547 for a report of a motor vehicle …

Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time is the key to a successful shift. For three Ocean Township (Ocean County) Police Officers, that right place was Dunkin …

Enforcement and punishment were a key component of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s arsenal against the COVID-19 pandemic. Murphy and his sidekick, Lt. Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of the New …

Manchester Twp. NJ – Chief Lisa Parker is pleased to announce Manchester Township’s first paid career Fire Department, Station 76, with the swearing in of nine firefighters. Mayor Kenneth T. …

MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Police Department is crediting their de-escalation training after police officers successfully and peacefully outmaneuvered a 74-year-old senior citizen wielding a kitchen knife, who reportedly stabbed …

Manchester Twp, NJ – Manchester police on Monday confronted a 74-year-old woman accused of stabbing a car with a kitchen knife and heading to confront a nearby family member. On …

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The 30th Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament was held May 23 at Island Beach State Park. Summer was the theme of this year’s tournament with …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – One year ago today, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was eventually convicted on all counts against him, but today marks …

The signs at every beach entry point say “No Swimming” and “No Lifeguard on Duty” and the waters off the beach in Seaside Heights were particularly rough this weekend. That …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Super Foodtown located in the Bellcrest Plaza in Toms River has been gone for more than ten years, but soon, the building will find a …

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today highlighted the award of $69,760 in federal Community Services Block Grant funding to O.C.E.A.N., Inc., which used the money to purchase …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township council and Mayor Maurice B. Hill have announced they intend to purchase a half million dollar 100% electric garbage truck. The truck …

Manchester Township, NJ– Detectives with the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) collaborated with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force to conduct an investigation into the …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to announce the end of the mask mandate for vaccinated New Jerseyans indoors on Monday. The announcement is expected to …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy, host of the popular One Bite Pizza Review vlog watched each night by millions of people around the world dashed through …