Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick MUA has been criticized for years, but after the authority decided to indefinitely shut down the walking trail last March, the criticism grew. The …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For at least one criminal roaming Jackson Township, it’s clear crime does pay.  A burglary suspect driving in a white Porsche SUV was caught trying to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 4:35 pm, officers responded to a residence in the Township on the report of a dispute that had occurred. …

NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee was arrested last night for stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at over $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doing his best to keep himself out of a scandal like the one ongoing in New York State regarding deaths at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s one of the most invasive species and it might have just hitched a ride into your aquarium or pond during your last purchase at Petco …

FREEHOLD, NJ – The search continues for a missing 12-year-old girl from the Jersey Shore who is believed to be a runaway. The missing juvenile is Natalee Perez, 12 years …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said today that the wait to get vaccinated in New Jersey just got longer.   The Biden administration has notified the state that …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, …

There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on many faces…one that you will …

JACKSON, N.J. —  Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular March 18 to 21. To …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ  –  A 6,500 square foot diner is coming to Jackson.  Jackson Township is one of the few towns at the Jersey Shore and perhaps the entire state …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nearly three months after the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in Ocean County, 103-year-old Hedwig Rogine finally got hers. This wasn’t her first time fighting through …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Some residents in the area were outraged this past Purim in Lakewood after photos of several school-aged children wearing black face were posted to social media. Fred …

St. Patrick’s Day 2021 is just a few days away and we’re looking to see which Jersey Shore Irish pub our readers think is the best. We’ll announce the winners …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man living in the shore area wanted by law enforcement officials for the Christmas Eve death of an elderly Howell woman has been apprehended by …

DEPTFORD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants teachers and students back in the classroom and has announced a campaign to get them there.  The plan comes after Murphy …

Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual Girl Scout Cookie sale. Whether …

JACKSON, NJ  – It’s been nearly 42 years since the Rubber Duck led a convoy of hundreds of tractor-trailers across the country en route for the Jersey Shore.  A contentious …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents of Brick Township this weekend may smell thick smoke in the air in different parts of town depending upon the wind direction. The Brick Township …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township School Board President Jennifer Bacchione started Wednesday off with a virtual reading for district children.  The district, like many others at decided to keep …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River woman who police said was driving while under the influence early Monday morning crashed into a state police vehicle which was then pushed …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who also serves as consigliere to Hill and officially as the head of the Toms …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are some people who yell at kids to stay off their grass and complaining about kids doing kid things and then there’s a Jackson man …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rabbi Mordechai Sekula, operator of Bais Brucha, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Toms River after being denied a variance to construct a …