Ocean County News

TRENTON, NJ – The Jersey Shore communities have long argued Governor Phil Murphy’s school funding formula unfairly penalizes school districts in counties like Ocean County. The argument is that Ocean …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Ocean National Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Cox Cro Road in Toms River is nearly ready …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to the Fang Law Firm, a personal injury legal practice based in Colorado, Toms River is home to the third most deadly intersection in America. …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – With a move afoot in the New Jersey Senate to end the 73-year-old prohibition of pumping your own gas, a new poll this week showed most …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Gas prices are climbing and in Ocean County, they are officially over $4 per gallon. Two days ago, we featured a few remaining stations still selling …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There are few details being released at this time by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office as a possible murder investigation is underway in Toms River. According …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina have announced the hiring of Stephen Dnistrian, of Steve – Brand and Communications, a public relations consultant after settling …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A pedestrian was struck and rushed to the hospital at the intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue in Downtown Toms River is in critical condition …

Waretown, NJ – Dog owners are being advised to curb their dogs and to properly discard waste when visiting the Waretown Bayfront Park and Pier. “The Township of Ocean has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 29-year-old Monroe man has been charged with murder, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. According to Prosecutor Billhimer, Christopher Gregor, of Monroe Township, was …

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals from ourselves. While seal sightings …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Ocean County GOP annual convention has always been an open and transparent process where political leaders publicly choose and endorse their candidates for an …

LAKEWOOD, NJ –  Gary Schiavone, Strand Theater executive director, several Strand board members, and Kasia Pawka from Polish School, Lakewood, will be holding “Voices for Ukraine,” a fundraiser at the Strand …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday night agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a developer seeking to build a residential project. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Three people have been charged in a multi-agency drug operation based out of Lakewood Township this week. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office today reported an investigation that …

TRENTON, NJ – In response to a call to boycott Russian gasoline, Russian investments, and Russian products, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today warned New Jersey residents of higher prices …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s official. Gas prices in New Jersey have officially passed the $4 per gallon mark at nearly every station in the county. Prices across the county …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the weather warms and the days get longer, life at the Jersey Shore is about to spring back to life and this weekend, clocks at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rita’s Italian Ice is bringing back their free Italian ice on the first day of spring promotion …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – What a beautiful weekend we had in Toms River these past few days. To make it even better, you may or may not know, Rita’s Italian …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For many in Toms River, it’s known as “the egg store”, but over the years, the ninety-year-old business on Route 9, much has changed. At the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A bill has been introduced into the legislature in Trenton that seeks to pierce the corporate veil of unscrupulous landlords hiding behind LLC protection across the …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – School bus shortages are a major problem facing hundreds of thousands of New Jersey families and students since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nowhere in the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shore area legislators are hoping their bill to create a $5,000 income tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs passes on the floor of the senate …

TRENTON, NJ – You might not have heard of it, but if a bill sponsored by African American Republican State Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s …