Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
“Granny Scam” Pops Up in Berkeley Township Again
BERKELEY – This evening, Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., and Police Chief Karin DiMichele want to remind residents that the Grandma or Grandpa scam known as the “Granny Scam” is…
At-Home Cupcakes by Red Rose Bakery Another Great Idea for Home Schooling During Coronavirus
TOMS RIVER-One of the hidden culinary jewels of the Jersey Shore is Red Rose Bakery, with locations in Toms River and Howell. Like all other businesses, Red Rose Bakery is now facing…
Finding New Business Opportunities Area Pizzerias Turn to At-Home Pizza Making Kits
JACKSON-Four days into home-schooling in Ocean County and with restrictions on in-house dining at restaurants and pizzerias, some restauranteurs are finding new ways to continue making sales during a very trying time.…
Berkeley Mayor Amato: Support Your Local Businesses, They Need Your Help
BERKELEY-The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought the Jersey Shore economy to a near standstill and Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of the bayside community to do what they can to…
Denino’s South Pledges to Keep Staten Island Style Family Pizza Flowing to Brick Residents
BRICK TOWNSHIP-An offshoot of the famous Denino’s family of restaurants says they will keep delivering crispy goodness to customers in Brick Township. Denino’s South, located on Mantoloking Road said today they will…
Berkeley Township Mayor: It’s important to keep our parks open
BAYVILLE-While towns like Toms River have opted to block residents from township parks, except for the pay to use Bey Lea Golf Course and the Winding River Skating Center, Berkeley Township Mayor…
No Mo’ Parks for Now in Toms River
Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill and The Township of Toms River has announced it will close all parks and playgrounds due the ongoing coronavirus shutdowns. “In following with Governor Murphy’s guidelines regarding…
Mayor Ducey, Brick Democrats Offer to Pick Up Groceries for Seniors & Disabled
BRICK-John Ducey and his Brick Democrat Club are an anomaly in Ocean County where Democrats perennially lose elections, even ones that are gift wrapped and handed to them, like in Toms River…
Limited Services Available to the Public At Toms River Town Hall
The Township is taking a number of steps to prevent and contain COVID-19 and to address public and employee safety. As of today, Town Hall is open to the public. Tomorrow, March…
Toms River MUA Offices Closed to the public, But Your Sewer Bill is Still Due
TOMS RIVER- The Toms River MUA offices are now closed, according to the authority, but you can still mail your payments. “TRMUA lobby & drive thru CLOSED due to COVID-19 advisory. Make…
Playgrounds, Swing Sets in Brick to be Fenced Off
Effective immediately, all play structures (playgrounds, swings, etc.) at Brick Township’s Municipal Parks will be closed. Township crews will be placing temporary fences around these structures. This measure is being done to…
Ocean County Sheriff: There is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey…Here are the Facts
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy today told residents of Ocean County there is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey and that comments made by Governor Phil Murphy and his…
New Jersey Restaurant Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s to Hell and Back Shuts Down
TOMS RIVER-After investing over $2,000,000 into a restaurant in the same spot as a once-popular Italian restaurant, Toms River philanthropist and commercial real estate investor Jeremy Grunin has apparently lost his investment.…
Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey Coronavirus Curfew, Closes All Schools
TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy has announced that as of tonight, non-essential businesses must close by 8pm to limit the spread of coronavirus in the state of New Jersey. The following restrictions have been…
Governor Murphy Asks for Special Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period
TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll…
NHL Joins NBA, Suspends 2020 Season Due to Coronavirus
NEW YORK, NY-You might be home with the coronavirus or in quarantine in the coming weeks, but one this is certain, you won’t be able to watch the NBA or NHL on…
Letter: Have Democrats Seized Control of Lavallette Republican Club?
A recent skirmish within a divided Ocean County Republican Organization has revealed new ties between democratic power brokers, and Bill Burns, the president of the Lavallette Republican Club. Insiders are wondering, did…
Phil Murphy Recall Didn’t Get the Signatures But Was a Success for New Jersey
TRENTON-Falling short by a few hundred thousand signatures, the Phil Murphy recall petition was officially voided by the Murphy administration this week. What started with just an idea by a few Jersey…
K-9 Storm Continues Fight Against Cancer
MANCHESTER-It looks like Manchester Police Officer “Storm” will be sitting out a while longer and spend his upcoming K-9 Veterans Day (March 13th) continuing treatment and recovery from surgery to remove his…
Ocean County School Districts Coronavirus Preparedness Plans Recommended by Department of Health
Students across Ocean County on Monday received a letter from faculty members asking parents to complete surveys regarding possible school closures due to the Coronavirus. The districts say the letter was a…
Police Blotter: Man Charged for Disturbing Public Meeting in Lavallette
On 3/2/2020, at approx. 7:16PM, police were dispatched to Borough Hall for a disturbance at a council meeting. Christopher Angulo, 45, of, Lavallette, NJ was arrested by Patrolman Thomas Harrington and subsequently…
Two Killed in Bayville Crash
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 9, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police were notified of a bicyclist being struck by a motor vehicle on…
Toms River to Vote on Ordinance to Allow for Budget Increase Over 2% Property Tax Cap
TOMS RIVER-Toms River Township Mayor Mo Hill and the Toms River council will be voting on an ordinance to exceed the 2% property tax cap mandated by former Governor Chris Christie. Despite…
Amato, Vicari Say No to Parkway Toll Hikes by Murphy Administration
TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway Authority are gearing up to once again raise tolls along both major state highways, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Mayor Carmen…
Former Toms River School Board Member: He Called Me A Muslim Terrorist
TOMS RIVER-Former Toms River School Board Members Christopher Raimann and Daniel Leonard are in court today facing each other after years of a contentious professional relationship between the two former elected officials…
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