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…
Popular Lakewood banquet hall seeks variance after operating without for years
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. It was where Mitt Romney stopped when…
Lakewood man killed in motorcycle crash in Manchester
Manchester Township, NJ – A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Sunday in the Whiting section of Manchester Township. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the report of a motor…
New shopping center planned on New Hamphire Avenue near busy Lakewood-Toms River border
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes as a developer is planning to build…
Firefighters battle structure fire for three hours in Manahawkin
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A structure fire in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin on Thursday, at around 6:30 pm, required a coordinated response from several fire departments and emergency services. Upon arrival,…
Child car seat safety inspection offered next week in Brick
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers to ensure their child’s safety. The event…
Career and internship fair coming to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township is offering job and internship seekers a chance to meet with various department officials and discuss future opportunities at a Career and Internship Fair on May 9,…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
Ocean County has a low-hanging cable problem, commissioner says
Toms River, New Jersey – Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari is worried about thick cables dangling above the heads of residents and tourists alike throughout Ocean County. Now, he is calling for…
Toms River Recreation Department Hiring for Summer Jobs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Recreation Department is hiring for summer positions in beach and public pool maintenance, beach and pool cashiers, and summer day camp counselors. The minimum hiring…
Jackson Memorial girls LAX wins close game against Brick Township
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial lacrosse team pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Brick Township in a high-scoring match that ended 15-14. The intense match saw both teams putting in a…
Lakewood’s Historic Strand Theater Seeking Porters
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater in Lakewood, located at 400 Clifton Avenue, is currently seeking porters to join their team. The board of the theater is searching for individuals who are…
Rita’s unleashes free cold brew frozen coffee to celebrate National Cold Brew Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents love Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. The proof lies in two successful stores in the township. Starting this week, residents will have a new…
Fire risk remains high as Brick firefighters responded to two brush fires this week
Brick, NJ – Firefighters responded to a report of a brush fire in the wooded area near Alameda and East Coral Drive at 1:00 PM on Tuesday. The Herbertsville, Laurelton, Breton Woods,…
Brush fire on Parkway slows Friday evening rush
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A brush fire along the Garden State Parkway in the area of Wall Township slowed traffic along the Garden State Parkway during the Friday evening rush hour. State…
Forest fire sparked in Ocean County days after massive blaze scorched 4,000 acres
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ – Firefighters in Ocean County are once again battling a large fire, this time in Little Egg Harbor Township The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) reported…
Toms River Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Connection with Fatal Crash in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County…
Toms River Woman Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Ashley Beams, 32, of Toms River Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean…
Church leaders praise firefighters for saving their sacred place during 4,000 acre fire
LAKEHURST, NJ – If there was a day for God to answer prayers, it was on Wednesday as flames from the 4,000-acre Manchester forest fire encircled the Proving Ground Church on Proving…
Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town
Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 miles per…
Cherished Ocean County bar and restaurant shutting its doors for good
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Surf Taco has officially announced it is shutting down its Jackson Township bar and restaurant. After reporting earlier this week, the company confirmed what residents in the town…
