Ocean County Man Held Without Bail on Assault, Child Endangerment and Weapons Charges
Toms River, NJ – Antonio Ascencion Huerto-Clara was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday and is being held without bail while facing a series of criminal charges, according to county…
Seaside Heights Sued After Man Claims Boardwalk Hole Caused Serious Fall
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against Seaside Heights, alleging a dangerous condition on the borough’s boardwalk caused him to trip, fall, and suffer permanent injuries. The Borough of Seaside…
NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests
A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…
Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer
Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…
New Egypt High School, Plumsted School District Sued Over Alleged Student Assault
A lawsuit filed in Ocean County claims a New Egypt High School student suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by another student despite alleged prior threats and warnings. A civil lawsuit filed…
South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township
A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…
Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations
From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…
Lakewood Developer Sues Manchester Township Over Housing Ban, Claims Zoning Change Was Illegal
A Lakewood-based developer has filed suit against Manchester Township, alleging officials improperly changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on a 25-acre Whiting property. A developer is asking an…
Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns
A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…
School bus slams into tree in Howell leaving driver seriously hurt
A school bus crashed into a tree in Howell Township Tuesday morning, sending the driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. HOWELL, N.J. — A school bus driver suffered serious…
Brick Little League Disputes Bananas Claim Made by Scanner News Page
The Brick Little League Board of Directors says a recent financial issue has been resolved and new oversight measures have been implemented following online allegations and the unauthorized release of internal communications.…
ICE Highlights Removal of Criminal Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes
Federal immigration officials say several convicted criminal offenders were removed from the United States during a recent enforcement operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that…
New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…
Bergen County Fugitive Captured in Ocean County After Alleged Fight With Officers
A Bergen County fugitive wanted on an outstanding sheriff’s warrant was arrested in Ocean County and is now facing additional charges, including violent resistance to arrest and throwing bodily fluids at correctional…
Toms River Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation After “Shoot the Jews” Emergency Dispatch
The head of the Toms River Jewish Community Council is calling for an investigation into an alleged antisemitic statement captured on a fire department dispatch channel as fire district officials continue to…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Stormy Start Gives Way to Summer Sunshine
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey on Tuesday before sunshine and warmer temperatures return for the second half of the week. New Jersey residents are starting the week with a…
Free Concert and Fireworks Return to Toms River Waterfront Tonight at Shelter Cove
Mayor Daniel Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are inviting residents to kick off summer with a free waterfront concert and fireworks display at Shelter Cove Beach. TOMS RIVER, N.J. —…
NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme
A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…
Point Pleasant man pleads guilty after investigators find more than 1000 illicit files
Ocean County prosecutors said investigators uncovered more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from a borough home TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Point Pleasant Borough man…
Six Migrants Arrested and Lodged in Ocean County Jail Over Father’s Day Weekend
Jail records show multiple inmates born outside the United States were booked into the Ocean County Jail during the Father’s Day weekend period on a variety of criminal charges ranging from assault…
Toms River Holds Municipal Taxes Flat as School Tax Bills Continue to Rise
While Toms River’s municipal tax rate has remained unchanged for three straight years, homeowners are continuing to see higher overall property tax bills driven largely by school tax increases. TOMS RIVER —…
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