Ocean County News

CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to …

Clinton, NJ – President Donald J. Trump is set to join a tele-rally tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, in a move that solidifies Trump’s …

Vinyl records continue to captivate music enthusiasts, and New Jersey remains a prime destination for collectors and casual fans alike. With a vibrant scene of independent record stores, the Garden …

PLUMSTED, NJ – Ousted former Plumsted Councilman Michael Hammerstone is running to get himself back on the township council next Tuesday, along with his running mate Sebastian D’Amico. The pair …

Last weekend, as the Jersey Shore kicked off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities, Seaside Heights descended into chaos. Reports of multiple stabbings, widespread fights, and a staggering 73 …

Seaside Heights, NJ – As the Jersey Shore gears up for another bustling summer season weekend, Seaside Heights is on high alert following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend that saw …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In a letter to residents, Toms River Ward 4 Councilman David Ciccozzi voiced support for a county-operated homeless shelter while sharply criticizing Mayor Dan Rodrick’s handling …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one of New Jersey’s biggest conservative …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments after being adopted — mere …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national wanted for attempted aggravated homicide in his home country has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey, officials announced …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is escalating his public criticism of President Donald Trump following Trump’s decision not to endorse him, sharing a series of …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of …

BRIDGETON, N.J. — The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Cumberland County bank at gunpoint Tuesday morning before fleeing the scene on a blue bicycle. According to …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A rainy forecast may provide relief from recent disturbances on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to dampen crowds Friday and Saturday. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to …

TRENTON, N.J. — Days before violent brawls erupted across the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have created a new crime for …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, prompting Mayor Anthony Vaz to …

Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but …

BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from …