Ocean County News

Consumers are often at the mercy of specialists: contractors, electricians, plumbers and the like. Unless you’re super handy, you rely on them to diagnose and fix problems in your home. …

Despite best efforts to combat the drug epidemic that plagues Ocean County, drug overdoses soared in 2016 to 205 possible cases by the end of the year.   According to the …

The winter coastal storm that swept across New Jersey on Saturday has turned a large swath of the region into a winter wonderland, while leaving only a trace of snow …

TOMS RIVER-On Wednesday, Joe Vicari became the 2017 Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director while Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines were sworn in again after winning their November election. …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — A rare whale washed up dead along a section of the northern Ocean County barrier island, marine mammal rescue officials said Wednesday. Staff from the Marine Mammal …

In honor of this year’s Super Bowl 50, Pine Ridge at Crestwood, age-qualified manufactured home community in Manchester Township, hosted a “Big Game Watch Party” for its residents. Community residents …

The annual Jackson crosstown rivalry game took place on Friday, Feb 19. Great game by some great young men who have been skating together since elementary school, starting out at …

Sixth and seventh grade students at Saint Aloysius School in Jackson recently took part in The Verizon App Challenge. This is a nationwide contest for middle and high-school-aged students that …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations [email protected] Christine Rooney Managing Director [email protected] 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film: …

The storm that brought rain and strong gusts of wind to New Jersey overnight caused nearly 2,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties to wake up without power on Thursday …

Are you interested in going to college but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the enrollment process or Financial Aid? Attend an Ocean County College Admissions …

The Goetz National Jr. Art Honor Society (NJAHS) recently participated in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Mr. Ed Townsend, from the Toms River Lions Club, sponsored the contest …

TOMS RIVER/OCEAN COUNTY/JERSEY SHORE – The Garden State Philharmonic is more than half way through its 60th anniversary season. Thus far, audiences have experienced a mix of traditional classics, humorous …

TOMS RIVER, February 16, 2016 – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has unveiled an exciting new re-launch of its website. In collaboration with web design company Creative Click …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‪Contact: Jill Voshell‬ Lighthouse International Film Festival – Public Relations [email protected] Christine Rooney Managing Director [email protected] 571-212-3292 Lighthouse International Film Society Presents: Screening and Director Discussion Film …

VALENTINES DAY SURPRISE Throughout the Valentines Day weekend some 408 nurses and nurses aides, in 34 nearby assisted living facilities, got the biggest Valentines Day surprise of their working lives. …

In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, …

Julian Granville a 4th grader who is one of the hardest working basketball players you will ever meet. He has a work ethic that will shame some adults, working out …

OCEAN COUNTY BARBERSHOP CHORUS TO DELIVER “SINGING TELEGRAMS” The men of the Oceanaires are planning to salute healthcare workers with a surprise visit on Valentines Day weekend this year. The …

Lori Pepenella will join the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Monday, February 15, as Director of Community Development. In this new position, Pepenella will oversee Girl Scout special events …

Jackson Liberty High School working hard rehearsing to perform their annual musical. This year performance is Mame and there will be 4 shows to choose from to watch a fantastic …

Jackson VFW and VFW Auxiliary will be holding Friday Night Fish Fries at their Post home. WHERE: 54 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, JACKSON, N.J. DATES: EVERY FRIDAY evening from FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th …

In October Kayla was crowned Miss New Jersey Junior High America, She proudly represents New Jersey and Goetz Middle School. Her sister Amber was crowned in July as Miss New …

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s regional chambers of commerce are initiating a joint effort with the Board of Chosen Freeholders to promote business growth in the state’s sixth largest county. …