Ocean County Home Prices Continue Climbing as June Real Estate Market Shows Mixed Trends
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Home prices across Ocean County continued their upward trend in June, even as year-to-date sales activity remained below last year’s pace. The latest June 2026 Local Market Update,…
Community mourns passing of John Cataldo, owner of Johnny G’s Pizza
TOMS RIVER, NJ – John Cataldo, owner of the popular Toms River pizzeria and restaurant Johnny G’s has passed away. Cataldo was also an honorary member of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department.…
75-foot fishing boat runs ashore in Seaside Park
SEASIDE PARK, NJ (OCSN) – Another boat has washed up on the beaches of Seaside Park. Last week, police and firefighters rescued a sailboat crew that washed ashore. Overnight, first responders were…
Miss Liberty reports iconic poster plastered car stolen in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Sondra Fortunato. You may recognize her from her car that she drives around town fully loaded with flyers, pictures and random slogan. Recently she upgraded her old jalopy…
Man charged for multiple incidents of trespassing at Lacey Mall
BAYVILLE, NJ – A man has been charged after multiple incidents at the Lacey Mall. On Sunday, October 3. 3021, at 9:27 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and Nyeem Calhoun responded to the…
Woman charged with DUI after hit and run crash in Bayville
BAYVILLE, NJ – On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:40 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Musket Road for a hit and run…
Woman charged for stealing money from tip jar at Ralph’s Italian Ice
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:41 p.m., Officer Michael Hyle responded to Ralph’s Italian Ice for a theft report. The owner reported that someone had stolen money…
Walmart employee charged for stealing cash from register over several days
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:01 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 N, to meet with asset protection regarding a theft of money…
The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson Diner was…
Teen caught with gun in backpack at Jackson high school football game
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson police received a report of a teen with a gun at a Jackson Liberty High School Football Game. Police did not say what the teen’s intention or motive…
Murder for hire at the Jersey Shore as investigation reveals son paid accomplice to kill father
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Before Mark Austin, 30, of Brick Township killed his father on September 7th of 2019, prosecutors now say he tried to hire somebody else to do the job.…
Police vehicle involved in crash in Manchester
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 8:49 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Pemberton Street in the…
Lawmakers claim Murphy cut Toms River school budget by 25%
The 10th Legislative District lawmakers expressed shock over Governor Phil Murphy’s comments during the recent gubernatorial debate that he “already worked with Toms River” on school funding to address the school district’s…
16-year-old surfer girl rescues three men caught in Jersey Shore rip current
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Kayla Smith, 16, of Point Pleasant is being hailed as a hero after she rescued three men caught in a rip current off the beach in nearby…
Philadelphia teens lead police on chase that ended in crash near Jackson’s Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, October 4, 2021, at 8:44 pm, Police Officers Christopher Brown and Michael DeBlasi were on patrol on Monmouth Road (Rt. 537) when they observed two vehicles…
Lacey Township crime report: Sept. 23-30, 2021
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following are list of incidents reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between September 23-30, 2021. Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Nyeem Calhoun…
Feds forgive FEMA loans to Toms River, Berkeley, others hit by Superstorm Sandy
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) commends the federal government for its total forgiveness of FEMA Community Disaster Loans (CDL) awarded to local governments and boards of…
Motorcyclist killed in Manchester crash
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 in the Whiting Section of town to…
Dump truck with elevated rear box severs telephone pole
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:54 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Road 547 near the intersection of…
Daughter charged for killing her 87-year-old dad and his girlfriend
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of murder in Surf City after she stabbed and killed her 87-year-old father and his 75-year-old girlfriend. The…
Two seniors found dead in targeted murder at the Jersey Shore
SURF CITY, NJ – Two people have been found dead at a home in Surf City and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office says it’s now investigating the suspicious incident. The Prosecutor’s Office…
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