Ocean County News

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead …

Police find another victim of twisted couple connected to murder of mother in Manchester TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against four individuals in …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi recently visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, gaining insights into its long history and current operations. Constructed initially in 1911, the base has …

ASBURY PAK, N.J. – Due to an emergency repair and increased demand from a heat wave, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory water conservation restriction for Monmouth and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department recently completed a high-rise operations training session at a construction site located at 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood. This training was aimed …

The Jackson All-Stars 8u secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Berkeley 8U All Stars on Tuesday, largely thanks to a five-run burst in the third inning. Key contributions came from …

Ocean County, NJ—No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue, dedicated to saving neglected and abandoned animals in Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey, is facing a severe crisis. The group is …

Jackson, NJ — Calling All Cats Rescues Farm Sanctuary is urgently seeking donations as it faces overwhelming demands during kitten season. Currently housing over 100 kittens and cats in foster …

BRICK, NJ – The SummerFest Concert Series, sponsored by Pine Belt Cars, is set to entertain locals with a performance from Garden State Radio on Thursday, July 11. This free …

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Library’s Jackson Branch has been temporarily closed due to a failure in its HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. The library anticipates …

Seaside Heights, NJ – When one thinks of the ultimate cheesesteak, Philadelphia often comes to mind. However, nestled in the vibrant locale of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Cheesesteak Louie’s is …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Mary Carbone, 57, of Toms River, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 8, 2024, to charges stemming from the …

Manchester Police Announce National Night Out Event MANCHESTER, NJ — In collaboration with the NSA Lakehurst and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, the Lakehurst Police Department and the Manchester Township …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools District is taking legal action against Governor Phil Murphy and the state of New Jersey due to significant funding cuts that …

Naomi Elkins to Appear for Pre-Trial Release Hearing in Ocean County Ocean County, NJ – Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, is scheduled for a pre-trial release hearing today. Elkins faces …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Several law enforcement officials have described the relationship between cold-blooded killer Maxwell Johnston and his girlfriend Elizabeth Mascarelli, aka, Lizz Grimm, as a modern day Bonnie …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Isabella Zayas. Isabella was last seen on July 6, 2024, in the area of Pine …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On July 5, detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and United States Marshals Service located Maxwell Johnston, 35, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River’s free concert series continues this Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Shelter Cove Beach, featuring Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Presented by Mayor Dan Rodrick and …

Jackson Township, NJ – Please be advised that the Jackson Township Spray Park will be closed for repairs starting today, Friday, July 5, 2024. Repairs are expected to take place …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Sources within law enforcement today have confirmed that Maxwell Johnston, the fugitive murder suspect who killed himself after a tense standoff with police officers in Toms …

Toms River, NJ – Six young males who left Sunny Hunny by The Sea Restaurant & Pancake House without paying have been identified and brought back to settle their bill …

BRICK, NJ – Three people have been arrested in Brick Township this week for crimes against children, but what makes these incidents harder to swallow is that two of them …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP– For days after the murder of a 25-year-old mother, police maintained radio silence about the suspect wanted for her murder. Today, they announced a manhunt has been launched …

BRICK, NJ – A New Jersey State Police Trooper has been charged with attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and obtain sexually graphic images from a child, according to Monmouth …