Ocean County News

Newark, NJ – Wednesday morning commuters faced a messy ride across New Jersey with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and construction tie-ups slowing travel on key highways and river crossings. The New …

Tuckerton man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief in Little Egg Harbor fire OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 21-year-old Tuckerton man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed …

STAFFORD TWP., NJ – A 17-year-old driver was killed early Tuesday after his pickup truck struck a utility pole and overturned along State Highway 72 in Manahawkin, according to police. …

Sherrill pressed to release Navy scandal records after Jersey reps demand answers Trenton, NJ – Three New Jersey Republicans are calling on Rep. Mikie Sherrill to release long-sealed documents tied …

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, …

Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon …

BRICK, NJ – A towering new Halloween-themed burger, stacked with three beef patties and six layers of cheese, has landed on menus across New Jersey for a limited run. The …

Newark, NJ – Monday morning rush hour across New Jersey is marked by a string of crashes and volume-related slowdowns, with major highways and Hudson River crossings reporting heavy congestion. …

Key Points MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth …

ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that …

TRENTON, NJ – The death of fugitive Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, is stirring renewed focus on one of New Jersey’s darkest chapters — the 1973 murder of …

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has refused to vacate an arbitration award favoring Local 53 of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Union, shutting down Bimbo Bakeries …

Manchester, NJ – A federal judge rejected an attempt by C.J. Hesse, Inc. and Atlantic Pier Co. to compel their carrier to cover six state lawsuits tied to accidents at …

Brick, N.J. – The Brick Township Police Department has once again secured state recognition for meeting top professional standards, receiving its fourth Certificate of Re-Accreditation from the New Jersey State …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A political consulting firm led by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, the New York judge who presided over President Donald Trump’s historic 2024 criminal trial, has …

Brick Township woman sentenced to five years in prison for armed robbery and burglary spree TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 37-year-old Brick Township woman has been sentenced to five years …

Lakewood man charged with arson after fire set on condo patio LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man is facing an aggravated arson charge following an investigation into a fire that …

Manchester, NJ – A meeting of the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment set for Monday, September 29, was abruptly canceled after officials said the township failed to meet statutory …

Trenton, NJ – A paper trail of letters and emails shows Jack Ciattarelli’s gubernatorial campaign did not act improperly in connection with the release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s military records, …

Summit, NJ – The legal battle between Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill intensified Friday, as Ciattarelli’s attorneys at Squire Patton Boggs rejected a cease-and-desist letter …

JACKSON, NJ – Small business owner, Chris Pollak, a karate instructor and owner of Hybrid Combat Karate school in Jackson Township, has announced he is running for town council in …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – From drunk driving crashes to a business burglary, Berkeley Township police officers stayed busy throughout August as they handled multiple arrests and investigations, according to the …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party is calling on Rep. Mikie Sherrill to release her full academic and disciplinary records from the U.S. Naval Academy, citing her admission …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Members of the Brick Township Police Department traveled to Pennsylvania this week to stand in tribute at the funeral of three Northern York County Regional Police …