Manchester Schools, Police Move to Shared Radio System for Faster Communication
Manchester Township schools and police are now using the same radio system after staff completed training aimed at improving emergency communications.…
Summer Is Setting on Miss Barnegat Light’s Sunset Cruises — Last Rides Are Next Weekend
Miss Barnegat Light's $25 sunset cruises end Sept. 19, leaving three final chances to cruise Barnegat Inlet beneath Old Barney before summer ends.…
La Riva in Barnegat Light Serves Some of LBI’s Best Pizza, but Hurry Before It Closes
La Riva in Barnegat Light serves excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a relaxed LBI atmosphere, but its seasonal closing is approaching fast.…
Breaking Brick: Couple Ran Psychedelic Drug Facility Out of Their Home
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr. announced that Patrick Fasano, 31, and Maria Fasano, 27, both of Brick Township, have been charged with Operating a Controlled…
Car Burglaries on the Rise in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s not just the politicians in Toms River robbing residents these days. The Toms River Police Department today reported a sharp increase in car burglaries in the township.…
Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Announces Virtual Fundraiser “Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean” The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is challenging the community to run, walk or ride the 18 mile coastline…
Ocean County YMCA to Offer Full Day Child Care PR
THE OCEAN COUNTY YMCA WILL OFFER FULL DAY CHILD CARE AND REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR The Y will remain closed to members as it transitions to support schools,…
Toms River’s Public Land Fire Sale Continues as Township Auctions Off Five More Lots Near Money Island
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has residential lots for development near Monday Island. The lots lie in a currently wooded tract of land between Whittier Avenue and 6th Bayway, between…
Toms River Council to Approve Hinds Road Land Sale to Anonymous LLC on Tuesday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The agenda for Tuesday’s Toms River Township council meeting shows the council will vote to authorize a $247,000 land sale to an anonymous LLC. Mayor Maurice Hill this…
Toms River, Brick Leading Ocean County in COVID-19 Positives Over Past 30 Days
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County COVID-19 positive tests have been reported within the past 30 days and the numbers provided by the Ocean County Health Department show Toms River and Brick…
Jackson Township Man Guilty of Murder of 43-Year-Old Monmouth Man
JACKSON, NJ – An Ocean County man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in the shooting death of a Manalapan man in October 2019, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Gerard…
OC Freeholder Vicari: Power Companies Should Reimburse Customers for Spoiled Food
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari is asking Gov. Murphy to request the power companies reimburse citizens for the cost of food spoiled as a result of lengthy power outages…
Police Seek to Identify Man Who Does Not Know His Own Name in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and the Toms River Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man who is currently at a…
Sketchy Toms River Land Sale Traces Back to Completely Anonymous LLC
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A land sale by the township council of Toms River and Mayor Maurice Hill is getting more sketchy by the day. Today, we received the incorporation papers for…
Sold by Toms River Township to Anonymous PO Box LLC for $250,000, Could Be Worth 21% more than $750,000 Appraisal
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, a fire sale land auction that sold a property assessed by the township for $750,000 has been sold to an anonymous…
Former Restaurant Worker Finds New Mission in Life During COVID-19 Pandemic, Store Opening in Jackson Tomorrow
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Eight months ago, Lianna Angrisani, of Jackson was working as a server in the food services industry. Tomorrow, she is opening up her own business in her home…
Jackson House Party Leads to AirBnB Crackdown Statewide
JACKSON, NJ – A house party attended by 700 people in Jackson Township this past weekend has led to a statewide crackdown by Air BnB against similar homes being used for house…
Toms River Councilman Who Criticized Town’s Racial Makeup Thankful for Letters of Encouragement and Support
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Laurie Huryk got herself into hot water in June after commenting that Toms River’s ration of white to black citizens was disproportionate to state and…
Toms River Councilman Kevin Geoghegan Launches Bizarre School Board Rant About Fake News and Political Endorsements
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Kevin Geoghegan (pronounced GAY-gin) launched into a bizarre rant and tirade about Toms River School Board elections at the Toms River Township council meeting. Geoghegan…
Jackson Couple, Defense Contractors Charged for Fraud that Could Have Endangered Lives of U.S. Military Personnel
JACKSON, NJ – Three people have been charged for their alleged roles in a years-long conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by providing military equipment parts that were not…
Jackson Man Charged with Stealing from Youth Football and Cheer Program
JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that James Hirsch, 49, of Jackson Township, was charged with Theft in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a. Related: Holbrook Little League President &…
Videos: Inside the Massive Jackson AirBnB House Party
JACKSON, NJ – Yaakov Weiss, of Jackson was charged along with party organizers for throwing a house party that attracted 700 people from around the state, requiring a large police response to…
Rollin’ with Roland: Movement to End Pay to Play Politics is Important for Toms River’s Future
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pay to Play is destroying our town of Toms River and being one of the front lines against corruption has come with price, albeit a very small and…