Community News

TOMS RIVER-President Donald J. Trump commanded a 32% victory margin over Hillary Clinton in 2016, making Toms River the 8th “Trumpiest” towns in New Jersey, but a victory for Toms …

TOMS RIVER-Firefighters and police responded to a vehicle in the woods today and luckily there were no injuries. According to the Toms River Fire Department: Members have just returned from …

An Israeli love story about an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Israel has become a hit on the video streaming service, Netflix and you can learn something about the community if …

Police in Wall are seeking to identify a man riding a New York Giants golf cart, but have not said why.  A photo released shows an apparent late middle-aged man …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-The biggest winner of the night in Ocean County on election night was Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato whose team absolutely crushed their opponents winning 80% of the vote. …

JACKSON-For months, residents have packed the board room at the Jackson Township administration building to protest the development of Jackson Parke, a project approved by the Jackson Township Council for …

MIDDLETOWN-New Jersey is in the middle of an affordable housing boom, mandated by the Fair Share Housing Center. Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC), founded in 1975, is the only public …

HAZLET…Or maybe Holmdel-Monmouth County Republicans screwed up their most recent mailer to promote their Holmdel town committee candidates confusing the towns of Holmdel and Hazlet with each other.  It’s an …

The following report is based on a political endorsement made by the Asbury Park Press, a Gannett newspaper published here at the Jersey Shore. TOMS RIVER-The Asbury Park Press today …

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Councilman Maurice “Mo Hill” is already looking at paint swatches for his new office at town hall, days before a very tight election between himself and community …

NEW YORK CITY-Donald Trump has declared himself a Florida resident, saying goodbye to the “Big Apple” where he and his family have lived operated his business for decades. Trump cited …

BRICK-Ice bumper cars are back at Ocean Ice Palace this fall and winter in Brick Township. The ice bumper cars are easy to operate with two joysticks controlling the motion. …

JACKSON–The Jackson Township Council on Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would legislate the religious sacrifice of animals within its borders.  Under the new law, which will be voted on at …

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Halloween Parade organizers today said the show must go on.  Light rain is in the forecast this evening, but the parade will happen, officials said. Registration location …

TOMS RIVER-Architectural renderings provided to the Township of Toms River by the Capodagli Property Company, which was hired by the township to construct a massive 7 story, 1,000 unit apartment …

JACKSON-If passed, it would have allowed for the construction of North America’s largest, eruv, encompassing 100 square miles of Jackson Township.   It would have dwarfed Manhattan’s 18-mile eruv, but after …

Congratulations to Intermediate East’s JV boys and girls teams for winning second place at the Ocean County Championships. IE’s Ryan Macom placed fifth overall, and Madison Nitti placed third overall …

High School South has welcomed 21 students and two teachers from Pfullingen, Germany, who are currently in town for a two-week stay. The students, who arrived Oct. 18, are part …

Thank you to Clean Ocean Action for holding the 34th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps. The Brick Township Environmental Commission served as Captain at the Brick Beach site. Over 100 volunteers …

Mayor Ducey visited St. Dominic School last week and served as a mystery reader where he read Dr. Seuss’ classic ‘Yertle the Turtle’ to the school children. Mayor Ducey thanks …

JACKSON-Jackson Township this week will vote on an ordinance that will prohibit the cruelty of animals but offers an exemption in the case of slaughtering creatures during religious rituals. The …

JACKSON-Jackson officials met last week with officials from Agudath Israel of America in a private session that excluded the public.  Some of the fruits of that meeting have come to …

Ocean County County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police James Riccio announced today that a 17-year-old male juvenile has been taken into custody in connection with …

In response to two recent shootings that occurred in Brick Township, Chief Riccio has stepped up patrols and special enforcement in areas known for criminal activity. Among other initiatives, manpower …

TOMS RIVER-Toms River resident Ryan Protter has called upon Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer to investigate campaign funds received by Mo Hill, claiming the mayoral candidate has engaged in unethical …