Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was a gut-wrenching sight in Brick Township to see the loss of four siblings who died from the overdose epidemic in Brick Township as 200 …

Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council are encouraging residents who would like to participate in trick-or-treating this Halloween to leave their porch or outdoor lights on. “This year’s …

BEACH HAVEN, NJ – For 32 years, it was a family favorite stop for visitors and locals at the Jersey Shore, but on Monday, Dom’s Drive-In and Ice Cream shut …

BARNEGAT, NJ – Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B) has announced that Venue at Lighthouse Station, an Active Adult (55+) community in Barnegat, NJ has been named Community of the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The tree-lined Main Street in Toms River connects Route 37 with Downtown Toms River and normally the only sound you hear is the passing shore traffic …

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lakewood Public School District has announced 19 students have been quarantined after two students tested positive for COVID-19 this week.  The two cases were confirmed …

TOMS RIVER, NJ –  Sometimes, you just don’t want to see how the sausage is made in local government, but emails released today by request from Ocean County show exactly …

The 12-month initiative will feature a series of events that will help celebrate recovery and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. Toms River, NJ – HOPE Sheds Light, a …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police have gathered in the area of woods on Fischer Boulevard, south of the former Baimontes/Boston’s restaurant in the vicinity of the former “Wild West City” …

The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs today announced awards totaling more than $92 million to reduce recidivism among adults and juvenile offenders returning to their communities after confinement. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Director of Public Law, New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin said the March 2020 failed coup of the Toms River Republican Club was …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor John Ducey today said trick or treat and trunk or treat are in the township this year despite the COVID-19 and gave residents suggestions on …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 24, 2020, Jesse Violante, 33, of Tuckerton, Mary Anne Dileo, 67, of Manahawkin, and Gary Mclain, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Jackson Township officials learned that a Lakewood developer was in talks with the owner of the Pushkin property, the township council went into action. Last …

HOWELL, NJ  – A judge ruled last week a Lakewood teenager charged in the October 2019 death of a man whose body was found lying in the roadway in Howell …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Franco & Moran for Little Egg Harbor Twp. Committee issued a joint statement calling on the LEH Twp. Committee to satisfy Fulfill NJ’s request …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday September 16, 2020 at approximately 10:20 pm, Police Officers Eric Fricks and Andrew Lopez were attempting to conduct a motor vehicle stop with a …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4:44 a.m., Officer Martin Julian responded to the 200 block of Cedar Drive in reference to a report of a …

LACEY TOWNSHIP – On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 0600 hours, the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on County Route 539 …

An investigation by the Brick Township Police Street Crimes Unit into drug activity led to the issuance of search warrants in surrounding towns. The first warrant was served in Toms …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Being the guy in charge of the Toms River Regional School District in the aftermath of the Michael Rittaco scandal has been a difficult job for …

Toms River, NJ – “The journey toward hope and recovery might be difficult, but the transformation at the end is really wonderful to see,” said Stephen Willis at HOPE Sheds …

BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – They are now angels in heaven looking down upon us.  The victims of the September 11th attack will not be forgotten as towns across New Jersey …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Serial tax cheat, New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin is once again a no-show at his $500,000 public job as the Township of Toms River’s Director …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Plans have been submitted to build a new WaWa gas station, liquor store and commercial retail building on the site of what is today, Glory’s Discount …