Ocean County News

JACKSON, NJ—This summer, Jackson residents can grab their lawn chairs and a cooler and bring them to Johnson Park to enjoy the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park. The township …

Visitors and locals notice the bright blue hue of the Atlantic Ocean in 2024. Here’s why the ocean is so blue this year. NEW JERSEY – The Jersey Shore is …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might have heard that Toms River and Ocean County were once a hotbed of activity for the Ku Klux Klan, but did you know that …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Attention Manchester Township residents: The Colonial Drive bridge will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance starting Monday, June 17. The Ocean County Engineering Department expects to …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. The Ocean County …

Manchester Mayor Rob Arace has announced the opening of the Pine Lake Park Splash Pad, inviting residents to enjoy a cool, refreshing summer. The facility, located on Lake Drive at …

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of District 7 (Burlington) has introduced Bill A3731, which aims to establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring …

Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester announced that three individuals have been charged in connection with a series of distraction pickpocket thefts reported in May. Oswaldo …

NEWARK, NJ – Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a significant escalation in the deployment of the California National Guard to combat drug smuggling, focusing particularly on the opioid fentanyl. At …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Gloucester Township Police have been dealing with a surge of complaints involving juveniles and young adults using “Orbeez Guns” to shoot gel projectiles at people, animals, …

“Fake News” Outlet with History of Misinformation Pulls Slanderous Posts About Toms River Mayor After Served with Cease & Desist JCEN, a fire and emergency scanner news page in Ocean …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Drum Point Elementary School recently organized a Pie Fundraiser to support the Brick Police Department. The event aimed to gather donations for the department’s vest fund, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township recently allocated a total of $42,800 in support to various local service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, sourced from the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—In Toms River, the Rice family exemplifies a multi-generational commitment to service. Matthew Rice, 23, recently earned his master’s degree in fire science, specializing in explosion and investigation. …

JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground at Woodlane Park. The current …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are excited to announce this summer’s free concert series at Shelter Cove Beach. Scheduled for Wednesday evenings …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that 41-year-old Anthony Collins of Seaside Heights has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The plea was entered before the …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that occurred on May 31st …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ— A recent arrest made by the Berkeley Township Police highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to manage public intoxication and related offenses. On May 2, 2024, several officers …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred at the intersection of County Route 571 and Beacon Street on Sunday, June 9, …

BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and the Brick Township Police Department have extended their congratulations to the graduates of the 2024 D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The commendation …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have confirmed that a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a bicyclist, is under …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Binky, a delightful three-year-old bunny, is searching for a new family at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, New Jersey. Previously cherished and …

BRICK, NJ—A tragic accident occurred in Brick on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of two passengers. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m. at Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge …

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road. The incident was …