Ocean County News

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey American Water is asking residents to start odd and even day watering schedules to avoid future mandatory restrictions as summer continues to heat up and …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A couple was arrested and charged after police responded to a shoplifting call at the Stafford Township Walmart Friday evening. Police said Brittany Koppenjan, 30 years …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Berkeley Township are investigating a crash between two vehicles on Double Trouble Road in Berkeley Township on Wednesday. Two drivers were rushed to Jersey …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. While out on …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, a Proclamation for winning the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Superstorm Sandy scammers are heading to prison. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida; and Paul Rueda, 50, …

Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced three officers to the public …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue Star Memorial on Route 37. …

FREEHOLD, NJ – An Ocean County woman died and her three children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Freehold. According to Monmouth County Prpsecutor Lori Linskey, at …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities’ Sensory Activation Vehicle is in position and ready to serve those who might need it on …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child brought a holstered toy gun into school in an undisclosed Lakewood school and today, Chief Greg Meyer explained why that’s not such a great idea. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A driver struck a child who was riding his bike at an intersection in Lakewood Township near Ridge Avenue and Brook Road. The incident, captured on video, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A package thief has been captured on video stealing multiple packages delivered to the porch of a home in Jackson Township. The video was shared by …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 15-year-old girl was struck and is in unknown condition at the hospital Wednesday evening. Police said at 7:70 pm, she was struck in the area …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been charged for driving while intoxicated in Lacey Township. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Keefe responded to Wawa, 800 …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department has announced three incidents that took place recently involving theft and fraud. On Friday, July 8, 2022, 2:39 p.m., Officer Nilon …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Jackson students are running a lemonade stand to help raise money to send to victims of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The war …

Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari was slapped with a lawsuit by a female county worker who claims the longest serving elected official in Ocean County has sexually harassed for the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Reeling from a major political defeat, the members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners are reportedly expediting the process to hire retired State Police officer …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The girls of the Toms River Little League Softball All-Stars have defeated perennial powerhouse Robbinsville Little League to win the 2022 Section 3 Little League championship. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It has been a hot week for police in Jackson who have had to deal with a lot of nonsense while tempers flared over at Six …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire caused damage inside Li’s Garden Chinese Restaurant on Route 70 in Lakewood. Heavy smoke poured from the roof as the Lakewood Fire Department rushed to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines is a Republican. She’s also an RNC state committeewoman. On top of all that, she is still the official candidate for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Within hours after losing the 2021 election for New Jersey Governor to Democrat Phil Murphy, Jack Ciattarelli announced he is already a candidate for the 2025 …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Osher Eisemann, the founder of Lakewood’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), just received a million-dollar decision. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Joseph Paone has …