Ocean County News

NEWARK, N.J. – Drivers face a tough Friday morning commute across New Jersey, with multiple crashes and long delays reported on major highways, bridges, and tunnels. At 8:13 a.m., a …

JACKSON, NJ – No matter where you look in New Jersey, hundreds of communities like Jackson Township are grappling with overdevelopment, rising taxes, school funding problems, housing shortages, and the …

NJ Democrats advance climate superfund plan to make fossil fuel companies pay Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Democrats are pushing forward with sweeping legislation that would force fossil fuel companies …

Newark, NJ – Morning drivers faced a rough ride across New Jersey Wednesday morning as crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy congestion slowed traffic on major highways and river crossings. A …

67-year-old man admits role in online child abuse file sharing Lakewood Township, NJ – A 67-year-old Lakewood man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material following an investigation …

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill was a U.S. Navy pilot. If you have been watching television, you would know this because it has become the cornerstone of her political campaign to be …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives approved sweeping immigration legislation this week, advancing the Stop Illegal Entry Act, a measure designed to tighten penalties on individuals who illegally enter …

Trenton, NJ – As New Jersey residents face skyrocketing electric bills, Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. are calling for the Legislature to immediately reconvene in a special …

Trenton, NJ – A licensed practical nurse and a nursing assistant have been charged after prosecutors say an elderly man was assaulted and neglected at an Ocean County rehabilitation facility. …

Berkeley Township, NJ – A 38-year-old Rahway man was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center on Sunday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. The …

BERKELEY TWP., NJ – A crash on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 77 to Keswick Road briefly slowed traffic Monday morning before all lanes were reopened, according to …

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is promising sweeping changes to New Jersey’s justice and education policies if elected, vowing to roll back cashless bail, eliminate sanctuary cities, …

NJ voter rolls shrink as hundreds of thousands purged ahead of governor’s race Trenton, NJ – New Jersey voters will head into the November governor’s election with a cleaner registration …

Trenton, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation allowing human composting, also known as natural organic reduction, as a legal alternative to burial and cremation in New Jersey. The …

Supreme Court backs parents in landmark LGBTQ school lesson case Washington, DC – The Supreme Court has handed a major victory to parents who challenged Montgomery County Public Schools in …

Mikie Sherrill vows to fight Trumpism, likens GOP rallies to January 6 imagery Montclair, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill says she is mourning the loss of consverative icon Charlie Kirk …

Trenton, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli delivered a somber message Saturday following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling on residents to stay strong, remain …

TRENTON, NJ – This week, New Jersey governor hopefuls Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are sparring over their plans to get New Jersey out of its energy deficit crisis. While …

Toms River man charged with aggravated manslaughter in fatal 94 mph crash Toms River, NJ – A man whose blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit is …

Deadly crash in Toms River leaves two women dead and child hospitalized Toms River, NJ – A violent collision on Hooper Avenue near Fischer Boulevard left two women dead and …

Ocean County player wins $1.03M Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after dreaming of victory Trenton, NJ – An Ocean County lottery player struck gold Wednesday night, matching all five numbers in …

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail after his arrest on a series of weapons and assault-related charges earlier this week, court records show. …

Jackson council funds school resource officers to ease strain on Board of Education from state aid cuts while maintaining 0% municipal tax increase. The Jackson Township Council has announced that …

Trenton, NJ – A Toms River resident has admitted to traveling overseas to engage in unlawful conduct with a minor, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Jacob Bauer, 29, pleaded guilty in …

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment from Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) directing federal investigators to examine whether the Department of Defense experimented with weaponizing …