Ocean County News

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health has announced an emergency recall after 25 children have been hospitalized after sanitizer was found in milk distributed to schools. “The …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Stafford Township Police Officer Responded to a call of “Moolicious Assault and Vandalism” in the area of Hilliard Avenue on Wednesday. When officers arrived, the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith has been a permanent fixture in the Washington, D.C. swamp lands since 1981. Smith usually wins his re-election bids unchallenged, but …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On March 29, 2022, The Berkeley Township police department with the assistance of the Ocean County prosecutors office narcotics strike force, executed a court ordered search …

JACKSON, NJ – To the students at Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson Township Police Officer John Pejoski was more than just the cop who patrolled the hallways of the building. …

JACKSON, NJ – In the frigid midnight hour early this morning, multiple officers raced to The Paragon apartment complex on the corner of North New Prospect and Larsen Road after …

LAKEHURST, NJ – A Freehold man passing through the tiny borough of Lakehurst in Ocean County was stopped by police and found to be in possession of guns, a switchblade, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Suez customers in Toms River might experience low water pressure and possible water discoloration as the township’s water provider has begun flushing hydrants. “Beginning on Monday, …

JACKSON, NJ – It’s a community that was built only for “nice people”, according to Jackson Twentyone visionary Mitch Leigh. Leigh has since passed away, but it seems that the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson Township woman has been arrested after showing up at police headquarters intoxicated during a child custody exchange. According to police, on Friday, at around …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have been paying attention to the news over the past year, you’ll know that brazen shoplifting acts are on the rise as thieves pack …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will be performing at the Ocean County College Center for the Arts on April 6th. “Join the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Nestled in the back of a parking lot off of Arnold Avenue in Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, you’ll find one of the Jersey Shore’s hidden …

JACKSON, NJ – A teen girl was struck by a passing vehicle while crossing the road along South Hope Chapel Road near Primrose Lane, according to the Jackson Township Police …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore area man who had been known to deal heroin, crack and cocaine was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop while he was exiting the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two people were injured including the bus driver and an occupant of a car involved in a collision that took place Friday afternoon. The crash happened …

OCEAN GATE, NJ – Last week, it was announced that Ocean Gate Mayor Paul Kennedy was caught stealing thousands of dollars from municipal resources in a well-orchestrated scam against the …

TRENTON, NJ – One of the most infamous comments ever made about the deadly attacks against America on September 11, 2001, was made by U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The coordinated …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new restaurant is coming to the Ocean County Mall’s new “restaurant row” in the near future called “On the Border”. According to a statement from …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The popular Asian-fusion Chinese food restaurant P.F. Changs has been long-awaited for many after announcing last year. Now, the restaurant looks like it’s ready to open. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township officials said they interviewed several different firms before awarding a no-bid contract to Brand Strategic Communications for public image and relations consulting. That contract, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the aftermath of a contentious meeting between township residents who live near the massive new warehouse and entertainment complex known as Adventure Crossing, the township …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has signed a new contract with the USDA to manage the township’s wild geese population, and once again, the Animal Rights …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is renewing the contract for public relations services firm Direct Development, of Tinton Falls, owned by New Jersey State Democrat Senator …