Community News

High School North’s Thespian Troupe #7455 and the district’s orchestra welcomed the Toms River community to their annual safe Halloween event. Guests were treated to a spooky orchestra concert that …

BRICK-Michele Spector, a resident of Brick Township told the Brick Township Council and Mayor John Ducey this week that the residents who had been flooded in August, possibly by a …

BRICK-Brick Township Councilman Paul Mummolo was criticized this week by a resident who was affected in this past fall’s epic flooding, believed to be caused by the construction performed along …

JACKSON-Construction is in full swing at Jackson’s Liberty Commons on East Veterans Highway across from Jackson Crossing.    Richard Tokarski this week demonstrated how the 32,000 square foot commercial plaza …

Six Flags Great Adventure put out the call for those who would dare to spend 30 hours in a coffin during the Northeast’s largest Halloween party, Fright Fest.  When the …

TOMS RIVER-Celebrating the grand opening of a new business, “Down the Hatchet” in Toms River, the mayor and council wished much success to Toms River’s newest venue. Mayor Kelaher, Councilman …

PANAMA CITY, FL-Just as the country came to the aid of the Jersey Shore in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, now Save the Children is asking for the generosity of …

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey has announced that his administration will be increasing beach access fees for the 2019 season, including higher rates for non-residents. Ducey introduced an ordinance to the township …

TRENTON-State officials are telling residents not to worry after news coverage of lantern fly infestations in Christmas trees.   The infestations have been found in trees in Hunterdon, Mercer and Warren Counties, …

JACKSON-Jackson Mills Road was closed through yesterday evening’s rush hour.   Jackson Mills Road was closed from Chandler Rd and Georgia Road in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH-Something is killing off raccoons by the dozen in northeastern Ocean County and “Muskrat” Jack Neary, the animal control officer for Point Pleasant Boro says he knows what …

HOWELL-Howell Township is a growing, changing town experiencing similar growing pains as neighboring towns like Jackson.   Residents have been battling against rapid overdevelopment, traffic congestion and maintaining a balance between …

BRICK-On Monday, the Brick Township fire departments responded to District 2 for a reported working structure fire. Members located a fire in the kitchen and contained and extinguished. During primary …

Brick Township’s Annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Spooktacular returns to Drum Point Sports Complex on Friday, October 19 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Residents are invited to participate by bringing …

The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer David Fusaro to the rank of Sergeant during an October 3rd, 2018, ceremony in the Municipal Complex …

The Toms River Police Foundation was honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County for our Bigs In Blue Program; a one-to-one mentoring program that connects youth with police …

TOMS RIVER-In 2012, after Hurricane Sandy ravaged coastal communities along the Jersey Shore, help poured in from around the country to support local law enforcement efforts.  This week, the Toms River Police Department was …

TOMS RIVER-Stuart Wolf, the owner of Wolfie’s Restaurant on Route 37 has announced the business is going up for sale. “We would like to take the time to thank every …

MILLSTONE-On Wednesday, Millstone firefighters responded to a structure fire that completely destroyed an abandoned home. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire in an abandoned house on Millstone Road near Carrs Tavern Road. …

IPAWS National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) The National EAS and WEA test will be held on the backup date of October 3, 2018, beginning at …

EWARK, N.J. – A music teacher and singer/songwriter who performed for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and conventions nationwide was sentenced today to 82 months in prison for …

When 10/6/2018 – 10am – 6pm Description The 24th Annual Fall Forestry Festival will be held at the Forest Resource Education Center in Jackson, NJ on October 6th from 10am …

Brick Township’s Annual FallFest takes place on Saturday, October 13 from 2pm – 7pm at Windward Beach Park (rain date 10/14). FallFest is a family-friendly event that will feature nearly …

The next Gille Park Skate Park Evening Event, also known as “Friday Night Lights” will be held this Friday evening, October 5th, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The skate park will be open …

TOMS RIVER-The Donovan Catholic Griffins sports teams have a new turf field and on Friday night, Father Scott Schaffer blessed the new field ahead of a 24-0 victory against Asbury …