Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges
Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…
It’s Going to Cost a Quarter-Million Dollars Just to Design New Sheriff’s Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…
Cicadas Being Annual Summer Symphony in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you make your…
Lakewood Fire Department Hosting BBQ During Latest Recruitment Drive
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer firefighters. To encourage recruitment and foster a…
One Injured in Lakewood Fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The fire was reported at 19 Columbus Avenue…
The Pinelands, Also Known as New Jersey’s Mafia Burials Grounds
Hidden within the dense and foreboding expanse of the New Jersey Pinelands lies a dark and sinister secret from the pages of history. Deep within this wilderness, whispers of the Mafia’s dark…
Brick Community Theater Nemo Video Goes Viral on TikTok with 4.5 Million Views
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A video clip posted to TikTok by the Brick Children’s Community Theater has gone viral after being viewed 3.5 million times in its first 24 hours online. The…
Blue Rhino Propane Delivery Truck Involved in Berkeley Crash
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A box truck full of propane tanks crashed into a shop located at the Berkeley Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville today. The extent of the damages and…
Township of Ocean Invites Bids for Hornblower Drive Bulkhead Replacement Project
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Ocean, located in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, is seeking sealed bid packets for the Hornblower Drive Bulkhead Replacement project. Bids will…
Brick Summerfest Continues Thursday With Jersey Girl
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s SummerFest, presented by Pine Belt Cars, will continue on Thursday, July 20, featuring a nostalgic trip back to the 80s with Jessie’s Girl and their Back…
Power Outage Scheduled Today in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – It’s hot and muggy out there, but an emergency power outage is still planned for today in Lakewood Township. Later today, there is a possibility that residents in certain…
The Best Pizza in Toms River According to the One Bite Pizza App
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Okay, Frankie, one bite; everyone knows the rules. Barstool Sports, known for its eccentric President, Dave Portnoy, has become a leader in judging quality pizza around the world.…
These 10 Famous People Have Ties to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township has become a cultural and religious center for the growing Orthodox Jewish community in America, but there’s more to Lakewood when you look closer. In fact, several…
Changes to Controversial Downtown Towers Approved by Lame Duck Council
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River council recently announced a revision to the twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River. Originally planned as a ten-story structure, the project has been…
Ten Famous People with Ties to Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, it’s not exactly known as a breeding ground for the rich and famous, but that’s not to say people in the town…
Silverton Diner Continues Delivering Classic Old-School Experience
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nestled in the heart of the Silverton section of Toms River, the Silverton Diner stands out as a hidden gem that offers a delightful dining experience. During a…
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Eluding, Assaulting Police Officer
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault and Eluding Law Enforcement charges in connection with…
Investigation Ends With Arrest of Treasurer of Local Fire Company
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Robert Kowalewski have announced that Salvatore Umek, 45, of Point Pleasant Beach, has been charged…
Ocean County Woman Pleads Guilty in Death of 2-Year-Old Son
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Natalie Sabie, 35, of Lacey Township, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of a Child…
Jackson council members under investigation under fire by peers
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Scott Sargent, an 11-year veteran of the Jackson school board, on Tuesday called out a blatant lack of procedure, transparency, and cooperation among members of the…
Tug boat sunk off Jersey coast for artificial reef
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The artificial reef off the coast of the Jersey Shore has a new addition, a 1957 tug boat that was sunk last week. The reef consists of surplus…
Lakewood woman pinned under rolling car while unloading groceries
Lakewood, NJ – Police are investigating after a woman was pinned under her car while unloading groceries. At approximately 9:45 pm yesterday evening, a 62-year-old woman experienced an unfortunate incident while exiting…
Toms River woman missing since last Wednesday
TOMS RIVER – Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in finding Susan Nelson, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, who has been reported missing since June 28th. Concerns have…
Lakewood police investigating multiple bank robberies
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department is actively conducting investigations into two bank robberies that took place on Friday. While one of the incidents remained an attempted robbery, the other resulted…
Lacey man indicted for bias incident against Amazon delivery driver
LACEY TOWNSHIP – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that John Vincentini, a 62-year-old resident of Lacey Township, has been indicted by a Grand Jury in Ocean County. Vincentini is…
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