Ocean County News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea will host a high-dollar brunch reception in Seaside Heights on Saturday, May 10, featuring former Trump National Security Advisor General …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire broke out moments ago, on Wednesday in the area of Route 195 in Jackson Township, prompting a coordinated response from local fire departments …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a child pornography distribution and manufacturing conspiracy, following a multi-agency investigation that began with …

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable housing, clarifying that the township …

Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off …

Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the …

TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Satellite images released by NASA reveal the devastating impact of the Jones Road Fire in New Jersey, where more than 15,000 acres of forest have been …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, continues to send smoke across Lacey …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department welcomed two new officers during a ceremonial swearing-in Tuesday evening, as township officials celebrated a proactive approach to law enforcement hiring and honored …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 64-year-old Lacey Township man was sentenced Friday to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to bias intimidation, narcotics distribution, and weapons …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two …

It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits …

Michael Anthony Cusaneli found himself behind bars in Ocean County this week, after being booked on some serious charges. He was taken into custody on April 21. Jail records show …

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Jesse Wills, who was last seen on Wednesday in the Pine Lake Park neighborhood, according to the Manchester Township Police Department. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced …

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — A lovable four-year-old dog with an unforgettable name is turning heads at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say he’s ready to find a forever …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire …