Ocean County News

TRENTON, NJ— Two New Jersey Lottery players won more than $1 million each over the weekend, one from a Powerball ticket and the other from a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. …

Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Chris Smith has served in Congress since 1981 and has a political career that has now spanned six decades. He’s been in office longer than most of his …

JACKSON, NJ – If you’re a fan of Kingda Ka, you might want to head to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township today as numerous sources within the park …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Route 35 has shut down a significant portion of the highway between Allaire Road and Wall Church Road, according to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with arson and firearms violations in connection with a wildfire that burned approximately 350 acres in Jackson …

Hold onto your hats, thrill-seekers, because Kingda Ka, the towering titan of roller coasters, is rumored to be shutting down for good at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tomorrow will be …

JACKSON TWP., N.J. — Firefighters achieved 90% containment of the Shotgun Wildfire, a 350-acre blaze in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, by Friday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — After nearly two decades, Krispy Kreme is set to make a comeback in Ocean County with a new store opening next week on Route 70 in Lakewood. …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The …

Lakewood Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Charges **Toms River, NJ** – Timothy Myers, a 52-year-old resident of Lakewood, was sentenced on November 1 to ten years in New …

Cyclist Injured in Lakewood Hit-and-Run Incident **Lakewood, NJ** – A hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist occurred on Tuesday at approximately 7:15 p.m. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department arrived …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire officials work to contain the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Republican candidates Mordechai Burnstein, Giuseppe A. Palmeri, and Nino A. Borrelli have successfully defended their positions in Jackson Township against a slate of independent challengers, according …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Republican candidates Jennifer Bacchione and Robert Arace decisively defeated Democratic challengers in the race for seats on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, according to official …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Donald J. Trump received over twice as many votes as Kamala D. Harris in Ocean County, according to election results, although he ultimately failed to carry …

If you’re in Brick Township and in the mood to treat yourself to an elegant escape, a few local fine dining spots will keep you happily immersed in great flavors. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board …

I’m all for the right to run for office, but when it comes to a husband and wife running for office together in a small town like Jackson Township, that’s …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading both in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to …

JACKSON, NJ – As the feud between the supporters of lifelong Democrat Hope Drew battle online against the team of husband and wife Eric and Elenor Hannu, Drew is now …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Earlier this year, Toms River Township stopped dispatching the Silver First Aid Squad after township officials learned that the non-governmental 501c3 corporation had cheated the township …

Jackson Township, NJ—In an unexpected turn of events in the local political scene, former Jackson Township Councilman Rob Nixon has endorsed the Republican slate of Nino Borrelli, Mordy Burnstein, and …

After decades of serving up beachfront vibes and fantastic food, Mister C’s Beach Bistro in Allenhurst has officially closed its doors as of October 20. The beloved restaurant, which originally …