Ocean County News

LAKEHURST, NJ – Lake Horicon is a small lake in the center of the tiny borough of Lakehurst that has a lakefront beach, some walking trails, and fishing amenities, but …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Barry Calogero has announced today that he his hosting a special meeting of the Jackson Township Council and Mayor on Tuesday, May 5th.  A …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A recently engaged Lakewood man was charged by police after approximately 25 to 30 cars were parked on his street and police said 20 people were standing in …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Sawmill in Seaside Heights was one of 20 bars, restaurants and breweries targeted this week by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.  New …

Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department said an Ocean County man was arrested today and charged with the theft of …

Brick, NJ – While quarterly property taxes are due May 1, Mayor Ducey and the Township Council have extended the grace period to pay taxes without interest or penalty until …

By Brick Police Department BRICK, NJ – On April 27th BTPD Detective Sergeant Peter H. Ramsey #25 (Ret.) passed at 81 years old. Today we paid tribute to Det. Sgt. …

POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ – At no time can you work out at a gym under Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 statewide crackdown, even at the Anytime Fitness in Point Pleasant.  …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife is asking visitors to the state’s many wildlife management areas (WMA) to follow the rules and practice safe social …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you’re tired of ordering pizza and every day, ordinary take out while the stay-at-home order exists, it might be time to consider the alternative.   Frutta …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newly released documents from within the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed a clear plan to frame U.S. Lt. General Michael Flynn by exploiting the powers of the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – 403 people have died in Ocean County in the past 45 days from the COVID-19 virus according to officials at the Ocean County Department of Health.  …

by Ocean County Government TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County will gradually reopen its parks for passive recreation along with its golf courses starting Saturday, May 2, according to Ocean …

by Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township’s 18 municipal parks and the Bey Lea Golf Course will reopen sunrise on Saturday, May 2, 2020, following Executive Order …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A video circulated today by Toms River Township and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, created by Valenti Vision Films shows a barren and vacant cross section …

LAKEWOOD- The Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch, a private community watch group that operates in Lakewood Township announced this week on Facebook the installation of security cameras at the intersection of …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township Mayor Ray Coles is reopening township parks later today. The announcement comes shortly after Governor Phil Murphy announced the reopening of state parks on Saturday …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shortly after Governor Phil Murphy recognized that the closure of parks during the COVID-19 pandemic could open a pandora’s box of alternative mental and physical health …

MANASQUAN, NJ – 502 Bakery in Manasquan is working hard to provide for the township’s sweet tooth during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 …

JACKSON, NJ –  You don’t see a press release about it.  There probably will not be a highlighted council meeting video clip published to promote it, but Jackson Township residents …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s great news for Toms River residents, the mayor and council last night approved a 21 day extension to pay your second quarter tax bill, so …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has announced it will continue with a previously approved schedule to re-pave 5 roads in the town.  Here’s the list. Jackson Township Pavement Improvement 1. …

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order creating a commission charged with advising the administration on the timing and preparation for New Jersey’s recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown. The Governor’s Restart …

POINT PLEASANT, NJ –  Point Pleasant Mayor Paul Kanitra has announced his plan to reopen the Ocean County beachfront community and it begins with reopening the parking lot along the …

by John Ducey, Mayor, Brick Township   BRICK, NJ – Earlier this month, the Township Council unanimously passed a resolution that would have extended the grace period for quarterly property taxes …