Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Lakewood Drug Dealer Busted in Brick Township
BRICK, NJ – An investigation that began in August led to the issuance of a search warrant on October 6th for crimes involving illicit drugs. The Street Crimes Unit served the warrant…
Police Stop in Brick Leads to Arrest of Local Ecstasy Drug Dealer
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday evening, October 22nd, at approximately 6:00 P.M., Street Crimes Unit Detectives observed two people meet briefly in a parking area in the Maple Leaf Complex. One…
Missing Toms River Man Found Dead in Belmar
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 Toms River Police were contacted for a report of Wayne Kovacs, 55 of Toms River, as a missing person. Investigation revealed the last…
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission to Cease Walk-In Service At Several Location, By Appointment Only
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Things may be going from bad to worse for the thousands of people who are trying to catch up to their New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission backlogs. The commission…
Republicans Out Voting Democrats in Ocean County Mail-In Ballot
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Elections tally of mail-in ballots for the 2020 Presidential election as of Wednesday showed 68,566 Republican ballots have been received and 53,787 Democrat…
Ten Thousand Mail-In Ballots Rejected by U.S. Postal Service at the Jersey Shore
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Clerks Office in Freehold has been getting undelivered mail-in-ballots returned to their offices that were intended to go to registered voters this month. In total, according…
THE OCEAN COUNTY YMCA NEEDS YOUR HELP
[TOMS RIVER, Oct 21] — What does 50 years of service to the community look like? At the Y, it has meant generations of families finding their way through health and wellness…
Jackson Liberty High School Switches to All-Remote Learning After COVID-19 Flare Up Related to Girls Soccer Team
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District today notified parents of students at Jackson Liberty that the school will switch to an all-remote learning schedule effective immediately. Allison Erwin, communications…
Jackson Man, 58, Woman Charged After Rowdy Altercation with Police
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday at approximately 9:09 pm, multiple officers responded to a residence located on Nottingham Way after a female had reported that she had been strangled by her…
Freeholder Virginia Haines Receives $1,739 Travel Expense Reimbursement
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines received a $1,739.28 travel expense reimbursement by the Ocean County Republican Finance Committee on September 8, 2020, according to a report filed…
FBI Probe into New Jersey Political Corruption with Land Developers Leads to Bribery Arrest
NEWARK, NJ – The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office have been working overtime in 2020 to go after corrupt politicians across New Jersey. While an investigation…
Murphy COVID-19 Relief Science for Devastated Restaurant Industries Relies Heavily on “Shaking the Trees”
TRENTON, NJ – The reality is, Governor Phil Murphy still doesn’t have a solid plan on how to provide relief for tens of thousands of small businesses still feeling the COVID-19 crunch…
Governor Murphy Singles Out Lakewood, Ocean County for “Scalpel Treatment” in COVID-19 Briefing
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday said the increase of COVID-19 in New Jersey to levels which would put it on its own quarantine list if it was…
With Help from Lakewood DPW, Geoghegan Announces Howell Parks Open Again
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Business Manager Brian Geoghegan, a lifelong resident of Toms River Township has announced parks in his town are reopened to the public after he forced their…
Manchester School Board Candidate Facing Multiple Theft Charges by Monmouth Prosecutor
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Township voters have a few days left to decide whether or not to vote for Anthony Goltsch, a member of the “For the Children” election campaign for…
Police Searching for Dumpster Diver Who Fled Burglary Scene
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Police are asking for help identifying a man who is a suspect in a burglary of a local business. The suspect made his getaway on a bicycle…towing…
Brick Little League State Champs Honored by Mayor Ducey, Council
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Little League all-stars are the 2020 New Jersey Little League Champions. Due to COVID-19, the team’s journey was stopped at the state level after Little League…
Toms River Cancels Veterans Day Parade, Announces Veterans Day Ceremony
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As previously reported, Toms River has canceled its annual Halloween parade and today, the township has announced the cancelation of the Veterans Day Parade. Instead, town officials will…
10 Halloween Costumes That Might Offend Your Woke Neighbors in 2020
Halloween has always been the time of year to dress up, push the limits a little with costumes, and have a great time. People sometimes go all-in for Halloween, including decorating their…
Creating beauty through the art of flowers
Kenneth Malagiere of Narcissus Florals/Mueller’s Historic Florist shares his passion and purpose for a life in bloom. TOMS RIVER, NJ – From just because to “I Do”, creating beauty through the art…
