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…
First Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Facility Now Open; Positive Cases to Go up By Thousands
Governor Phil Murphy has announced that 600 people have been tested on Friday, the first day of the operation of the state’s new drive-thru coronavirus testing facility. Governor Murphy said the PNC…
Ocean County College Cancels Graduation, Continues Remote Learning
Ocean County College To Remain Remote Through Spring Semester; College Is Cancelling Commencement Ceremony Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ocean County College has made the decision to continue online-only…
Criminal Complaints Filed as a Result of Lakewood Pop-Up Weddings, Overcrowded Dorms, Large Gatherings
by Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith, Lakewood Police Department As you are all aware, COVID-19 has presented its own unprecedented challenges to law enforcement this week. However, the Lakewood Police Department, along with our…
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Oklahoma Travels to NJ to Have Sex with Two Preteen Girls
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced that a registered sex offender has been arrested after he allegedly traveled from Oklahoma to New Jersey to meet…
Lakewood Police Meeting Today to Discuss Controlling Coronavirus Outbreak
LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood Township Police Department has been fielding calls this week regarding large congregations of people in defiance of the executive order issued by Governor Phil Murphy and guidelines set forth by…
“Chinese Virus” Spreading Illness and According to NJ Attorney General, Bias and Hate
TRENTON-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said bias crime is on the rise in New Jersey during the COVID-19 outbreak and warned against the spread of racial harassment. “COVID-19 is no excuse…
Ocean County Sheriff: Coronavirus Spreading Because People Won’t Listen
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said tonight that the number of positive coronavirus cases has risen significantly and said it’s because some people just aren’t listening to local, county, state and…
“Granny Scam” Pops Up in Berkeley Township Again
BERKELEY – This evening, Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., and Police Chief Karin DiMichele want to remind residents that the Grandma or Grandpa scam known as the “Granny Scam” is…
At-Home Cupcakes by Red Rose Bakery Another Great Idea for Home Schooling During Coronavirus
TOMS RIVER-One of the hidden culinary jewels of the Jersey Shore is Red Rose Bakery, with locations in Toms River and Howell. Like all other businesses, Red Rose Bakery is now facing…
Finding New Business Opportunities Area Pizzerias Turn to At-Home Pizza Making Kits
JACKSON-Four days into home-schooling in Ocean County and with restrictions on in-house dining at restaurants and pizzerias, some restauranteurs are finding new ways to continue making sales during a very trying time.…
Berkeley Mayor Amato: Support Your Local Businesses, They Need Your Help
BERKELEY-The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought the Jersey Shore economy to a near standstill and Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of the bayside community to do what they can to…
Denino’s South Pledges to Keep Staten Island Style Family Pizza Flowing to Brick Residents
BRICK TOWNSHIP-An offshoot of the famous Denino’s family of restaurants says they will keep delivering crispy goodness to customers in Brick Township. Denino’s South, located on Mantoloking Road said today they will…
Berkeley Township Mayor: It’s important to keep our parks open
BAYVILLE-While towns like Toms River have opted to block residents from township parks, except for the pay to use Bey Lea Golf Course and the Winding River Skating Center, Berkeley Township Mayor…
No Mo’ Parks for Now in Toms River
Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill and The Township of Toms River has announced it will close all parks and playgrounds due the ongoing coronavirus shutdowns. “In following with Governor Murphy’s guidelines regarding…
Mayor Ducey, Brick Democrats Offer to Pick Up Groceries for Seniors & Disabled
BRICK-John Ducey and his Brick Democrat Club are an anomaly in Ocean County where Democrats perennially lose elections, even ones that are gift wrapped and handed to them, like in Toms River…
Limited Services Available to the Public At Toms River Town Hall
The Township is taking a number of steps to prevent and contain COVID-19 and to address public and employee safety. As of today, Town Hall is open to the public. Tomorrow, March…
Toms River MUA Offices Closed to the public, But Your Sewer Bill is Still Due
TOMS RIVER- The Toms River MUA offices are now closed, according to the authority, but you can still mail your payments. “TRMUA lobby & drive thru CLOSED due to COVID-19 advisory. Make…
Playgrounds, Swing Sets in Brick to be Fenced Off
Effective immediately, all play structures (playgrounds, swings, etc.) at Brick Township’s Municipal Parks will be closed. Township crews will be placing temporary fences around these structures. This measure is being done to…
Ocean County Sheriff: There is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey…Here are the Facts
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy today told residents of Ocean County there is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey and that comments made by Governor Phil Murphy and his…
New Jersey Restaurant Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s to Hell and Back Shuts Down
TOMS RIVER-After investing over $2,000,000 into a restaurant in the same spot as a once-popular Italian restaurant, Toms River philanthropist and commercial real estate investor Jeremy Grunin has apparently lost his investment.…
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