Ocean County News

Trump targets mail-in ballots as New Jersey voter fraud cases come under renewed scrutiny Paterson, NJ— President Donald Trump said he will lead a nationwide push to eliminate mail-in ballots …

Toms River opens door to veterans and experienced as town ramps up police hiring push Toms River, NJ — Toms River is stepping up its police hiring efforts and opening …

Lakewood, NJ — A seven-lot major subdivision in Lakewood has received conditional final approval from the Ocean County Planning Board, paving the way for new residential development on Central Avenue …

Former truck garage approved for cannabis grow facility in Ocean Township Ocean Township, NJ — A former truck maintenance facility off Route 9 in Ocean Township is set to become …

Manchester, NJ — A major mixed-use development on South Hope Chapel Road has cleared a critical hurdle after the Ocean County Planning Board granted conditional final site plan approval to …

Ocean County backs fly control bill and Beach Haven battery project delay in busy commissioners meeting Toms River, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners tackled a packed agenda …

Hurricane Erin spins off East Coast as Outer Banks brace for storm surge and Jersey Shore watches closely Cape Hatteras, NC — Hurricane Erin continued its northward churn through the …

Red Bank man to remain jailed on manslaughter and homicide charges after deadly Lakewood crash TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 43-year-old Red Bank man charged in a July crash that …

TRENTON, NJ – August is ending on a high note for New Jersey Lottery players, with multiple jackpots—including million-dollar Powerball and Cash4Life prizes—being claimed across Bergen, Sussex, Burlington, and Monmouth …

NJ lawmakers advance sweeping ‘Immigrant Trust Act’ to block local aid to federal immigration enforcement Trenton, NJ – A new legislative proposal in New Jersey seeks to create a comprehensive …

Governor Phil Murphy’s S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake As the school bells ring across New Jersey …

Shadows in the Garden State: What Are New Jersey Democrats Afraid Alina Habba Will Uncover? In the swirling political theater of New Jersey—a state long synonymous with backroom deals, indicted …

The release of a criminal illegal alien to home confinement by a retired, but recalled New Jersey judge could have been prevented,and two lives could have been saved if Democrats …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East Coast, with potential impacts expected …

Newark, NJ – Another summer weekend at the Jersey Shore came to a sluggish close Sunday night, with heavy traffic, delays, and a crash clogging major roadways as travelers packed …

Barnegat, NJ – Jager, a Boerboel therapy dog serving with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards hosted by …

Berkeley Township, NJ – A pair of hikers lost for hours in the dense woods of Dover Forge were safely guided out Saturday afternoon after a high-tech search involving drones …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A New Jersey politician making waves in the world of viral TikTok rants is under fire today over his comments in a recently published YouTube video …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A U.S. Postal Service box truck careened through a suburban neighborhood early Saturday morning, smashing into five parked cars and flipping onto its side in a …

LACEY, NJ – Two three-month-old kittens named Benny and Jet are looking for families to call their own, and shelter staff say they come with endless energy, curiosity, and playful …

As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric bills and an alarming increase …

Trenton, NJ – During a wide-ranging and at times bizarre interview New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shut down growing speculation that extraterrestrial life had been spotted over the Garden State’s …

Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking major highways and bridges. A …

Trenton, NJ – Campfire season has sparked back to life in New Jersey, but residents hoping to gather around the flames need to follow strict fire pit rules to stay …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore town devastated by Superstorm Sandy is preparing for another potential hit as Tropical Storm Erin threatens to strengthen into a powerful hurricane. Emergency officials …