by Kristin Siebeneicher, Spots and stripes have taken over the nursery at Six Flags Great Adventure’s safari as the veterinary team welcomes a Siberian tiger cub, the first tiger birth…
ROBBINSVILLE – A Jackson couple were arrested and charged after stashed heroin bags fell out of the front of their car following a traffic stop on I-195 Monday morning, police…
Three different players scored for the Toms River South High School hockey team Monday as the Indians defeated visiting Toms River North, 3-2. Michael Jacoby, Rick Napoli and Hunter Simeon…
The governor’s office on Saturday ordered flags flown at half staff at all state buildings following the tragic death of a Jackson Township native and Port Authority officer. Officer Earmonn…
TOMS RIVER – Life Architects will hold a free workshop to teach people how to focus on what they want in life from 1:45 p.m. to 4:16 p.m. Jan. 23…
BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a computer/technology class focusing on the use of Facebook from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Participants will…
The Jackson Memorial High School hockey team overcame an early deficit Sunday, scoring three unanswered goals to defeat host Brick Memorial, 3-1. The Mustangs took a 1-0 lead with 14:46…
Property taxes soared at their fastest rate in years in 2015, according to a new report by the Asbury Park Press, setting homeowners back an extra $537 million. According to…
Which team is No. 1 in the Shore Conference? Southern? Christian Brothers? Howell? Jackson Memorial? Wall? Raritan? Brick Memorial? Truth is, it could be anyone one of them. Or, none…
More than a decade ago, David Bowie’s everlasting search for left-of-center found fresh fodder, courtesy of Floyd Vivino. The Glen Rock native’s low-budget, quirky children’s program “The Uncle Floyd Show”…
An arrest has been made following a shooting last Thursday in Lakewood, according to local police. Tom Greene, a 44-year-old resident of Lakewood, was taken into custody the same day…
TOMS RIVER – John C. Bartlett Jr. and Gerry P. Little were sworn in to new three-year terms on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Jan. 6. Bartlett…
The Freehold Borough High School girls basketball team held visiting Jackson Liberty to just one point in the second half Saturday as the Colonials defeated the Lions, 37-7. Sierra Strong…
Shaunna Bruker scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds Saturday as the Brick Memorial High School girls basketball team defeated visiting Matawan Regional, 48-23. Samantha Bialoblocki also scored 15 points…
Bianca Nicolini scored 19 points and had four assists Saturday to lead the Southern Regional High School girls basketball team to a 43-34 win over visiting Toms River South. Morgan…
Mike Nyisztor scored 15 points Saturday as the Toms River North High School boys basketball team defeated host Manalapan, 72-34. Jaden Rhoden scored 12 points and Hunter Patrick added 10…
Ashley Tutzauer scored 22 points Saturday to lead the Toms River North High School girls basketball team to a 75-58 win over host Manalapan. Brielle Bisogno scored 18 points and…
The Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team earned five pins and one major decision on its way to a 56-8 win over visiting Toms River North on Saturday. Cartsen Digiantomasso,…
The Jackson Liberty High School wrestling team got four pins, four forfeits and one decision Friday to defeat visiting Donovan Catholic, 51-24. Josh Bollard, Shaun Plaza, Jeremy Bollard and Tyler…
The Brick Township High School hockey team led by two goals after two periods Friday, but two late goals by Thomas Colorio evened the score and the Green Dragons finished…
The Toms River South High School wrestling team earned five pins, three decisions and a major decision Friday on its way to a 43-29 win over host Toms River East.…
Freeholder Jack Kelly said this week that his political appointment by Governor Chris Christie is in limbo. Kelly is banking on the job at the parole board which pays members…
Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps…
Toms River Township is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to Ortley Beach to help rebuild the sand dunes there. Between now and February 1, 2016, Christmas trees may…
by Allison Erwin Three new board members took the oath of office to join the Board of Education this week and began their three-year terms on the board. John Burnetsky,…