Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is doing a damage control tour after a recent property tax reassessment drove taxes up for many senior citizens on …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who was arrested last year for painting a blue line down the center of Hooper Avenue then leaving a boom truck parked in Mayor …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s representatives in the state legislator today are calling for Murphy to stop the school mask charade and end the mandates today, not in 30 …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – The Manchester EMS is now hiring for full and part-time positions. Earn between $18 and $28 per hour depending upon experience and status. The job entails 12 …

SANDY HOOK, NJ – In December, a pygmy sperm whale washed up dead on the beach in Sandy Hook and this week, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has announced the …

BARNEGAT, NJ – A school aide who works for the Barnegat Township School District is being investigated after boarding a bus and exhibiting extremely bizarre behavior in front of the …

Maruca’s Tomato Pies on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights was crowned best pizza in New Jersey in the annual Pizzabowl hosted by the Jersey Pizza Joints group. After six hours …

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – A vehicle fire in the driveway of a home at 38 Fielder Avenue in Ortley Beach spread to a house and damaged two other homes, according …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – This weekend, Tracey Fournier and her team at the Toms River Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities raised money through a bowling fundraiser to raise money to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, February 4, 2022 at approximately 11:50 PM, police units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 9 and Cox Cro Road for a reported …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, January 28, 2022, Officer Emmett responded to Biagio’s Restaurant, 509 Route 9 N, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of heavy smoke emanating from the …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Door Dash driver wanted for a hit and run collision has turned himself into police. On January 23, 2022 at 8:45 pm, the Manchester Township …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An alleged Middletown arsonist has been arrested after intentionally setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Middletown man, Gregory Paul Fullman is behind bars after being arrested on Monday and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on 25 counts of aggravated …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department, in an effort to combat the sale and trafficking of drugs in the community have announced multiple drug related charges today. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After thousands of residents in Toms River were shocked to learn their taxes were going up as much as 50%, including many senior citizens, Mayor Maurice …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a nation where many in power are pushing to defund and defame police, Brick Township elementary school students sought to do the exact opposite. Instead, …

by Toms River School District TOMS RIVER, NJ – Intermediate North’s Science Club students completed projects and showcased them at their annual Science Fair. Students worked independently on their projects in …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Atlantic City men have been charged with shoplifting and drug charges in Stafford Township. On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at approximately 3:00 PM, the Stafford …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Imagine when the biggest disturbance for police officers in a seaside resort town was the local teenage and young adult population shooting people randomly with water …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s long gone. It has been replaced with modern amenities, but for those who grew up in Toms River in the 1960s through the early 2000s …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Zoning Board will hear an application to build a 24-unit apartment complex near the corner of Church Road and Hooper Avenue in the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Contractors are invited to upcoming presentations to work on the upcoming construction of the U.S. Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Toms River. Local Interior …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Due to hazardous road conditions, the Brick Township Public School District has closed school for Monday, January 31st. “Due to the continued hazardous road conditions resulting …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two men operating a snowplow in Lakewood Township, New Jersey posted a video of themselves driving down a snow-covered road during this weekend’s blizzard and lowering their …