Ocean County News

On Monday, February 3, 2020, a van was stolen from the rear of Medicine to Go, 524 Lacey Road.  Since the theft, detectives recovered surveillance video from several locations obtaining …

JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries which have occurred in our senior communities recently and we are asking residents to be aware of, and report any suspicious persons …

JACKSON, NJ-Jackson Township Republicans have been under fire over alleged anti-Semitic actions against the town’s growing Orthodox Jewish population in recent months, including receiving condemnation from National GOP Chairwoman Ronna …

JACKSON-Barstool Sports’ “One Bite Pizza” host  Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy visited the Jersey Shore last week to take a bite out of two local favorites, Pete and Elda’s in Neptune …

JACKSON-A robotext sent to thousands of Jackson Township residents Wednesday night has caused a stir in the community.  The text was reported to be from “John” at “Local Issues Research” …

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center launched the DAISY program in January to recognize extraordinary nurses at the academic medical center. Jersey Shore’s Chief Nursing Officer Ellen Angelo, …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has approved a spot zoning ordinance that would allow 502 high-density apartment units with a percentage being affordable housing that could, according to Millstone resident and …

JACKSON-For years, Lakewood resident Shlomie Klein has been fighting corruption and over development in neighboring Lakewood Township.  He started by speaking out at town council and zoning board meetings about …

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office regrets to announce the untimely passing of K9 Sheba. K9 Sheba was a 7 year old German Shepherd who served the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office …

The Lacey Township Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop event, will take place at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River on Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Valentine’s …

On Thursday February 6, 2020 at approximately 11:54 AM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Mount Lane and Vincent Street for reports of a motor vehicle accident. Samual …

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information: On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Thomas Apostolico, 18, of Toms River, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal mischief …

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 10, 2020, Michael Canto, 41, of Jackson, pled guilty before the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., to Maintaining a Controlled …

TOMS RIVER-From their recent roots on Route 37 to a move that brought the party downtown to 10 Allan Street, the Republican Party of Ocean County is on the move …

JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). …

JACKSON-In New Jersey politics, anything can happen at any time and usually when it does happen, there’s absolutely no shame involved. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, a longtime ally of former …

Strengthen your heart this Valentine’s Day at the OCYMCA The Ocean County YMCA in Toms River to host upcoming Open House Events. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Strengthen your heart this …

PINE BEACH-The Lamp Post Inn, a well-known restaurant in Pine Beach has been sold and is closing its doors.  Owners Brian and Michelle Geoghegan announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Conservative Republicans have unanimously endorsed President Donald J. Trump and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Hirsh Singh for the 2020 Republican primary election. Additionally, the group endorsed Republican …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council, led by Barry Calogero are remaining steadfast in their resolve to allow a city-like complex along Route 537 to become a reality.  An ordinance put on …

JACKSON-When Frank B. Holman, III, of Lacey Township put his hat in the ring between the Jackson Township municipal government and Agudath Israel of America, a Jewish civil rights organization …

On February 7 at 8:17pm, officers responded to a call for service involving a 42 year old subject who was reported by his family to be in mental health crisis, …

JACKSON-This year, the Jackson Township municipal council awarded a pay-to-play contract to a political ally, Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, a close ally of new GOP party boss Frank Holman.   McGuckin, …

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will allow for spot zoning of multi-family apartments within an existing commercial corridor that exists along Route 537 between the Jackson …