by NJDOT TRENTON-New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced this week that all three lanes of traffic on the Mathis Bridge/Route 37 eastbound are scheduled to be reopened this
Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated
The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of
FEDS: Point Pleasant Man Plotted to Kill for ISIS with Pressure Cooker Bomb
A Point Pleasant, New Jersey, man will appear in federal court today to face allegations that he planned to construct and use a pressure cooker bomb in support of the
Whale Washes up on Toms River Beach
https://www.facebook.com/realbrigantine/photos/a.1482410902040292.1073741830.1472146666400049/1893442354270476/?type=3 A whale washed up on the Chadwick Beach section of Toms River. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is trying to determine the cause of death. “A sad end
HS Girls Lacrosse: Point Pleasant Boro Defeats Jackson Liberty 6-5
JACKSON-Goals were scarce as Jackson Liberty and Point Boro faced off against each other. Keira McNamara scored 2 goals and had 2 assists for the Panthers. Maeve Carney scored 2
Private Beach Debate Boils Over as Proposed Parking Fees Could Aide Off-Limits Beach Clean Up
DEAL-A plan by the borough council is under fire by the New Jersey Chapter of the Surfrider Organization. The organization is claiming that beaches aren’t the only thing here that
LBI: Then And Now – Loveladies
This aerial photograph of the small community of Loveladies on Long Beach Island shows the development of Long Beach Island. The original photo was taken in the early to mid
Contractor's scam grows, now affects 34 victims and $1.5M, authorities say
TOMS RIVER — A contractor charged with bilking homeowners after promising to repair their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy is facing a new indictment after authorities found more victims in
Shelter: Dog Rescued from Abandoned Home Ready for Forever Home
The Associated Humane Society rescue at Popcorn Park shared a story this week about a dog that was rescued from a horrible situation last fall. Kronk is a big, beautiful
Damaged inlet wall at Shore to get repairs next week
TOMS RIVER — Emergency work to repair a gaping hole in the bulkhead of the Manasquan Inlet in Point Pleasant Beach is planned to start next week when crews can
Construction Begins on New Ferris Wheel in Seaside Heights
Casino Pier announced the start of construction on their new ferris wheel to be built on the new portion of the amusement pier this week. A new 40 meter Ferris
Officials Seeking Contractor Who Stole $1.5 Million from Hurricane Sandy Victims
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42,
Chadwick Island Bridge to be Replaced
Originally built in the 1950s, the Chadwick Beach Island Bridge has served the residents of the island well providing access from their homes to Route 35. It even weathered Superstorm
5 more people charged as scammers who stole nearly $300K in Sandy aid
TOMS RIVER — Five property owners were charged Thursday with bilking the federal government out of nearly $300,000 in federal Hurricane Sandy aid for allegedly lying on their applications to
Ocean County Split Over This Weekend's Seaside Heights Pro-Trump Rally
SEASIDE HEIGHTS-The MAGA March is coming to Seaside Heights this Saturday and Ocean County residents are split on whether or not it’s a good thing. The Seaside Heights march has been
Long-awaited $128M beach replenishment to start in Ortley Beach next month
TOMS RIVER — Beach replenishment for the northern Ocean County peninsula is set to start the middle of next month, with Ortley Beach as the first spot to get the
Boardwalk Pro-Trump Rally Scheduled for March 25th in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS-The national MAGA March is coming to Ocean County on March 25th when supporters of President Donald J. Trump hit the boards on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. The
Police: Man Exposed Himself to Girls Twice in Point Pleasant
The Point Pleasant Police Department is investigating two reported incidents involving a male subject exposing himself to 2 female juveniles. The two incidents occurred about a week apart, both between
Seaside Heights Man Charged for Beating Small Dog to Death
SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the indictment of Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, for one count of Animal Cruelty in the 3rd degree for causing serious
Heavy traffic expected for Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge has brought thousands of off-season visitors to the Jersey Shore every year for nearly a half century. As a
Shark River Dredging Project Complete
NEPTUNE, NJ – After facing years of setbacks and obstacles, the long-awaited dredging project at Shark River has been completed. Equipment from the project, which included removing sediment and reopening
Freeholders Oppose Flounder Restrictions
OMS RIVER – Noting the importance of the fishing industry on Ocean County’s economy, County officials are supporting federal and state representatives and recreational and commercial anglers who are in
New Jersey Police Detective Speaks Out Against Bail Reform
After our coverage last week regarding the problems associated with New Jersey bail reform, many police officers have contacted us thanking us, but very few would go on the record
Search Continues for Body of Sarah Stern
FREEHOLD-On Friday, February 3, 2017, troopers from the New Jersey State Police Marine Bureau, Point Pleasant Station, began a secondary search of the Shark River for Sarah Stern’s remains, announced
Singer, Sweeney Want NJ Taxpayers to Pay More for Broken Bail Reform Costs
TRENTON-A new bill was introduced this week in the New Jersey State Senate to allow for tax increases to cover the added expenses of managing New Jersey’s new Bail Reform