Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — He was once named employee of the month in Brick Township, now he’s facing charges for shaking down local sports teams for cash. The Director of …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood has lost a major figure this week with the passing of Rabbi Israel Schenkolewski, a key force in Ocean County politics. Schenkolewski, who passed away at …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man from South Toms River found himself in serious trouble after a high-stakes police chase that began with what looked like a potential kidnapping at …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Memorial relied on a late surge to defeat North Brunswick 17-7 in their season opener on Friday, powered by a standout rushing performance from running …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Liberty opened its football season with a dominant 34-0 victory over Hamilton West on Thursday, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive performance. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a commercial dump truck on Cassville Road (County Route 571) …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township school board, an independent entity from the township’s municipal government, has announced it will be offering after-school late bussing in 2024, but it will …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Township of Brick will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at the Angel in Anguish Monument at Windward Beach Park. The …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Brick Township’s 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 8, due to weather concerns. More than 350 homes throughout the township are …

CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance footage attempting to break into vehicles in Pine Lake …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Don’t tell anyone we told you, but a new restaurant is rumored to be coming to Toms River’s Silverton section, to take over the former spot …

Growing up in a small town often means everyone knows your name, and that’s especially true for Peter Cancro, the man behind Jersey Mike’s. In a place where the summers …

Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey is a hidden gem for surfers, offering a unique and thrilling experience that’s quite different from your typical beach break. This narrow inlet, which connects …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Ocean Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a pig that was found on the rail trail behind a local car wash earlier today. …

Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes because Six Flags Great Adventure is about to bring your nightmares to life with Fright Fest Extreme, the park’s biggest, scariest, and most heart-pounding …

As New Jersey heads into the Labor Day weekend, the weather will be a mix of clouds, sun, and the occasional shower or thunderstorm. Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms are …

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is set to celebrate its annual Jackson Day on Sunday, September 15, at Johnson Memorial Park. Organized by the Jackson Recreation Department, this year’s event …

Toms River, NJ – The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District will host the Comfort Food Festival on Washington Street this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong attended the grand opening of Lovebird Cafe and Market, a new addition to the community, located at 515 Drum …

WALL TWP, NJ – In an unsettling incident at a Target store in Wall Township, 20-year-old David I. Sutton from Lakewood was arrested on Tuesday, August 28, after allegedly invading …

BUSHKILL, Pa. — A 39-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, drowned Monday afternoon while saving his children from the waters of the Delaware River. The incident occurred near the Bushkill …

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Mayor Michael Reina hosted New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Commissioner Francis O’Connor and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bertoni on Thursday to discuss concerns regarding traffic …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-10) have issued a call for legislative hearings concerning the proposal to lay high-risk power cables …

WARETOWN, N.J. — First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a prominent private equity commercial real estate firm, has announced the acquisition of Waretown Town Center, an 87,735-square-foot shopping center in Waretown, …