Ocean County News

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – The Toms River Township council approved a $212,000 contract for the demolition of the scarred remnants of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club. After a nearly …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project championed by Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo Hill” and his fellow “Mo Hill Republicans”, Kevin Geoghegan, Maria Muruca, Josh Kopp and builder Matt Lotano …

It’s almost that time of year. Typically, the day after Thanksgiving is when some New Jerseyans put out their home Christmas lights. Some do it even sooner, but this year, …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at approximately 5:00 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department received a call in reference to suspicious activity occurring on the property …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Officials are declaring a fire that occurred in Manchester Township last Tuesday was arson related. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office issued the following statement: Ocean County Prosecutor …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A after more than a week, police have found the bodies of a missing couple out of Stafford Township. Police today said a police department drone …

Manchester Twp., NJ – On Friday, November 26 2021, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Toms River Police Department  dispatched multiple officers to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 …

MANCHESTER, NJ – On Saturday, November 27, 2021, at approximately 6:04 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Pinewald Keswick Road and Crestwood Parkway …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 4:10 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for a robbery …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 4:58 PM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Vaughn Avenue and Windsor Avenue for a reported pedestrian …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was just 7-years-old, but worked 5 years of his dog life with the Ocean County Sheriff’s department on bomb sweeps during threats, now he has …

BRICK, NJ – “I have a cutter,” said a woman who was being investigated for shoplifting last week at the Brick Township Walmart. Brick Police reported on 11/19/2021 at approximately …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman who was struck by a car while crossing Hooper Avenue Friday night has died, police here say. The Toms River Police Department reported that …

TOMS RIVER, NJ (TRPD) – On Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 4:10 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for a …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal launched a lawsuit and investigation into the conduct of members of the Jackson Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board …

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – For nearly one week, a couple from Stafford Township, Lorraine, and Gary Parker have both been missing. Despite a widescale search and rescue effort by the Stafford …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – On 11-17-2021, William T. Newmiller Jr., age 56 of Havertown Pennsylvania was charged by Little Egg Harbor Twp. Police Department Detective Bureau with Theft and …

On November 25, come on out to Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson, N.J. for the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot. The 5K walk/run is open to all and …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, October 26th, at just before 9:30 P.M., Street Crime Unit (SCU) Detectives stopped a vehicle for several motor vehicle violations which resulted in the …

BEACH HAVEN, NJ – Wondering what to do for the Holidays to make memories, share time, celebrate with others, connect with others, and/or help your local economy? Join Surflight and …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two men in a pickup truck fired a gun at a road rage victim in Brick Township on Saturday night. P0olice said the incident happened at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – BarterSaves is now New Jersey’s largest independently-owned Barter Exchange. In August 2021, the company acquired BarterSystems Inc. serving businesses in the Mid-Atlantic for more than 40 …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lavallette man has pleaded guilty for a fatal crash he caused in 2019 in Lavallette. On November 18, 2021, Brian Kosanke, 41, of Lavallette, pled …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department this week shared a “Recipe for Thanksgiving 2021” that makes “One happy and healthy holiday.” That holiday advice includes keeping your …

Vitriol is an official selection of the Jersey Shore Film Festival starring Joseph Rudy Rullo and Michael Caldarise and will screen in the 5:00 pm block at the Asbury Lanes …