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…
$2.2 Million Mantoloking Waterfront Sale Tops This Week’s Toms River Area Home Sales
Toms River, NJ – The latest Toms River area real estate transactions include sales ranging from $155,000 to $2.2 million, highlighting continued activity across the township and nearby waterfront communities. The highest-priced…
Ocean County Man Charged After Firebombing Home
Little Egg Harbor, NJ – A Little Egg Harbor Township man has been charged with aggravated arson, possession of a destructive device, and hindering apprehension after investigators linked him to a residential…
Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township
Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…
From Buttzville to Bargaintown: The Stories Behind New Jersey’s Weirdest Place Names
New Jersey – Every state has a few oddly named towns, but New Jersey may have one of the strangest collections in America. While some names make visitors laugh, many trace their…
New Jersey’s “Glory Hole” Remains One of East Coast’s Top Offshore Fishing Destinations
Located about 40 miles off the New Jersey coast, the Glory Hole is a renowned offshore fishing ground that attracts anglers targeting tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks, and black sea bass each summer. New…
Lakewood Mother Charged After Four Young Children Left in Hot Vehicle at Howell Walmart
Howell Township, NJ – A Lakewood woman has been charged after police said she left four young children unattended inside a vehicle while shopping at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell…
Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…
New Traffic Signal Changes, Patterns Across Toms River, Jackson, Lakewood and Manchester
Toms River, NJ – Motorists across Ocean County could soon see changes at several busy intersections as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners prepares to consider eight traffic safety improvement resolutions during…
Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…
New Jersey Bill to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Raises Electrifying Questions After Devastating Storms
Trenton, NJ – As municipalities across New Jersey continue cleaning up from powerful summer storms that brought flash flooding, damaging winds and widespread tree damage, lawmakers are considering legislation that would phase…
Mexican National Sentenced to Ocean County Jail on Drunk Driving Conviction
Toms River, NJ – An inmate booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday is serving a sentence following a conviction for driving while intoxicated, according to county inmate records. Jail records…
Watch: Roof Collapse Reported at Ocean Township BJ’s Traps Multiple People; No Injuries
Ocean Township, NJ – Emergency responders from across Monmouth County are on the scene of a reported roof collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township Monday afternoon as specialized rescue…
Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say Gas Prices Will Influence November Vote as Many Blame Global Conflicts
Washington, D.C. – Rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on American voters, with a new national survey finding that two-thirds say fuel costs will likely influence their vote in November. The…
Toms River Summer Concert Series and Fireworks Continues Tuesday with Garden State Radio at Shelter Cove
Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River’s popular Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday evening as Garden State Radio takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach, following one of the biggest…
Jackson Board Denies Subdividing Farm Property Slated Previously for Three Private Schools
Jackson Township, NJ – A technical discussion about septic systems took center stage during a recent Jackson Township Planning Board meeting when longtime resident Raymond Tremer III urged board members to take…
Sewer Problems Delay Major Synagogue Project on Whitesville Road in Jackson
Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to grant a one-year extension to Khal Nachlas Avos, Inc. for a previously approved house of worship planned along Whitesville Road near…
New Jersey Forecast: More Rain on the Way, But Cooler Temps Expected
New Jersey – After three consecutive nights of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and damaging thunderstorms, New Jersey is expected to see one more unsettled day before a stretch of warmer and mostly…
Third Straight Night of Storms Pounds New Jersey, Thousands Lose Power as Flooding and Fallen Trees Reported
New Jersey – Powerful thunderstorms swept across New Jersey overnight for the third straight night, bringing intense lightning, damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall, and widespread reports of downed trees and flooded roadways.…
Jackson Township Bans Parking on Another Road as Street Access Concerns Grow
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township has officially prohibited parking along portions of Woodlane Road, citing public safety concerns, increasing traffic volumes and the need to maintain clear access for emergency responders.…
Illegal Rooms, Significant Violations Uncovered During Jackson Landlord Inspections
Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Rental Safety Bureau has completed more than 250 rental property inspections since the program launched, averaging approximately 30 inspections each week as officials continue enforcing…
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