Ocean County News

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Residents in Ocean County may notice drones hovering over power lines between West Creek and Marybell Road on Thursday as Atlantic City Electric begins scheduled inspections …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in …

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council will begin its 2024 calendar year this week with its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackson Township …

NEW YORK CITY — The woman who was burned to death aboard an F train in Brooklyn last week has been identified as Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Yousaf, 52, a fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in 2009, was taken into custody last …

BARNEGAT, NJ – At just seven months old, Jetty is already stealing hearts at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Barnegat, New Jersey. This sweet, playful little girl adores …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in a lagoon behind a home on North Boom Street early Sunday morning, according to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Shahza Yousaf, a 61-year-old man, is being held in the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on December 27, 2024, on a charge of vehicular …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Route 70 that left one driver in critical condition on Saturday morning, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Jesus Juarez Salmoran, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, is currently incarcerated in Ocean County following his arrest on December 23. He faces charges of hindering his own …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities have identified Anne Rasmussen, 58, of Whiting, as the victim in a fatal head-on collision that occurred early Friday morning on Route 70 near the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Residents looking to explore their artistic side can join the “Winter Wonderland Watercolor Painting Class” led by Leona Lavone of the Ocean County Artists Guild on …

JACKSON, N.J. — If you were excited to hear news about a re-envisioned Kingda Ka rollercoaster making a debut in the future at Six Flags Great Adventure, you’re about to …

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Jackson will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Jackson …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Peggy Sue Juliano and the entire Township Committee have endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in his campaign for New Jersey governor, highlighting his leadership and plans to …

If you’ve ever visited Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, chances are Kingda Ka was the ride you talked about long after leaving. Towering over the park at a …

JACKSON, N.J. — A female Jackson Township police officer is accusing the Jackson Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Matthew Kukz of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, seeking a …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — With a power outage continuing to affect the area, Manchester Police have announced that Manchester Township High School is now the only available warming center for residents …

Christian Nichol Fernandez is currently being held in Ocean County as of December 22, 2024. He is 6’3″ tall, weighs 250 pounds, has short black hair, and brown eyes. He …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A small plane crashed into a wooded area near Lakewood Airport on Thursday afternoon, leaving four people injured, according Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg Staffordsmith. Emergency services …

Tucked away at 1776 Hooper Avenue in Toms River, New Jersey, Vibe N Slurp is a cozy spot that brings together two seemingly different cuisines—Caribbean and Japanese ramen—in a way …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department brought festive spirit to their community with a special appearance by Buddy the Elf during a morning event aimed at spreading …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township community is invited to gather for the Annual Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The event …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor …