Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent years, the Toms River Township administration and council have become a diverse group of individuals and on Tuesday, they celebrated that diversity on Pride …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Council, minus one council-member approved a nearly half-million-dollar legal contract for New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New York Times reported that the Republican National Convention is moving out of North Carolina and into Florida. “Republicans expect to move their national convention …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police are investigating today after the body of a woman was found floating in the water near the Mathis Bridge.  At approximately 11:28 AM police units were …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Summer is nearly here and the New Jersey amusement park industry still has no guidance or timetable from Governor Phil Murphy as to when rides, waterparks …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Black Lives Matter march has been set for Wednesday in Lacey Township and police are hoping for the best, but still making preparations to ensure …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – This week, township EMT’s taught 50 township employees on proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and how to put on and remove personal protective equipment in accordance …

HILLSIDE, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy violated two mandates of his own executive orders this weekend to join a political and social rally in Hillside, New Jersey in which more …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Downtown business owners in Lakewood Township aren’t taking any chances when it comes to Saturday’s planned peaceful Black Lives Matter rally and protest.  The event is being …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra announced today that he is lifting the ridiculous parking ban east of Route 35.  Since before Memorial Day weekend, …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Black Lives Matter activists are planning a protest to be held Saturday on the LBI bridge, police warned today.  This protest could interfere with shore traffic …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – 30,000 people in Ocean County remain without power as of midnight last night and JCP&L says some may not see service for two days. “Crews are …

BAYVILLE, NJ – Mayor Carmen Amato has good news for the nearly 2,700 homeowners who have flood insurance policies in Berkeley Township. Your flood insurance premiums are coming down another …

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato renewed his support for a new VA clinic in Toms River and that he will be seeking another Council resolution requesting same.Recently,The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lacey Township police officers responded to a various array of incidents last week.  Here’s a brief rundown. Fraud- On Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:38 p.m., Officer …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River planning and zoning board offices are temporarily closed after employees came in contact with a person who tested positive for the disease. Due to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ –  Crowds are growing as the Black Lives Matter rally in Toms River on Route 37.  Crowds have been growing since the morning march as more people …

JACKSON, NJ – The Black Lives Matter nationwide protest against the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis is coming to the rural suburban enclave of Jackson Township …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little, police officers and elected officials walked in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protesters in a march from the Kohl’s shopping …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You can’t help but to think Toms River Police and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department are playing down Tuesday’s BLM protest being held in Downtown Toms …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Organized rallies have been scheduled for Toms River on Tuesday, June 2nd and Lakewood on June 6th. “We have received information about possible protests and/or gatherings …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department is investigating the report of an attempted luring which took place on Sunday May 31, 2020. Officers responded to the residence of an 11 …

Neptune, NJ – June 1, 2020 – To safeguard supporters, Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center Foundation has moved its 30th annual golf classic to a virtual fundraising event to be …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, after effectively shutting itself down to outsiders Memorial Day weekend is back open, now with social distancing “ambassadors”.   These …

Manchester Twp. NJ – On Saturday, May 30, 2020, at approximately 12:45 PM, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of County Route 571 and Commonwealth …