Police warn of jury duty scam targeting Barnegat area residents
Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payments to avoid fake arrests. BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat police are warning residents about a surge in phone scams in which callers…
Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC
JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of the properties…
Brick police file charges in latest animal hoarding incident
BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick have discovered a shocking case of animal overcrowding at a home in the township and charges have been filed. On Friday, the Brick Township Police Department…
Tell your children not to run into the road: Jackson zoning board tells dad asking to build safety fence
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall aluminum fence around his property to keep…
Tinton Falls welcomes newest police officer
TINTON FALLS, NJ – The Tinton Falls Police Department announced the addition of Michael Volker as its newest full-time police officer. In a statement released by the department, officials expressed their excitement…
In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you
LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of the New…
Lakewood man admits to million dollar money laundering scam
Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses to a…
It’s a disaster: Expect to wait up to an hour for an ambulance, Toms River councilman says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re experiencing a critical emergency in Toms River, you probably don’t want to wait for an ambulance. You might be able to get your loved one to…
Lakewood business owners to meet for networking event hosted by chamber of commerce
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free networking mixer for members, potential members, and friends on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood…
Lakewood Township planning Memorial Day ceremony and parade
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Menashe Miller, Lakewood Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Veterans Advisory Committee, has announced that Lakewood is hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023, beginning…
Toms River mayor waged three-year publicly funded legal battle in failed pension ‘scam’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is under fire after waging a three-year legal battle to claim retirement benefits was clearly not entitled to. Hill began seeking those…
Brick police honor fallen first responders during COVID-19 at memorial service
SAYREVILLE, NJ – An Honor Guard of law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency responders paid tribute to their fallen comrades who lost their lives in the line of duty during…
Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…
Coastal flooding anticipated as heavy rains continue at Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for inland areas of Ocean County, New Jersey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The alert warns that minor…
Stafford EMS, Fire Dept. trains for mass causality events
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – – The members of the local fire department in Ocean Acres recently had a training session with the Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services on how to handle Mass…
GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future
JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…
Toms River Jewish Council pushes voter registration to stop Rodrick from defeating Hill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Supporters of Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill are asking the Toms River Jewish community, Askanim, to register to vote to assist Hill’s election campaign. After polls showed Toms…
Dickeys Barbecue Pit teams up with the Dallas Cowboys
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit operates a location here in Ocean County, in Manchester, and today, the company announced it is the official sausage of the Dallas Cowboys. Dickey’s Barbecue…
Ocean County gem Roy Rogers is making a comeback, celebrating 55th anniverary
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Twenty years ago, there were Roy Rogers restaurants all over New Jersey. Just a few years ago, there was only one left, located on Route 9 in Bayville.…
Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former superintendent Steven…
Forked River vo-tech school to get new roof this summer
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Forked River is getting a new roof this summer. County officials are now soliciting bids for the project. Sealed bids for…
