Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is amending its building ordinances to ease permit requirements for small sheds and backyard structures, aiming to reduce financial and regulatory …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. —  Gaurav Singh, 27; Nirmal Singh, 30; and Gurdeep Singh, 22, three men living in Greenwood, Indiana were arrested in Indiana on a warrant for murder in New …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A woman was booked into the Ocean County jail on Friday and is being held without bail on an assault charge, according to inmate records. Netishia …

TRENTON, N.J. — The field in both political parties for governor in New Jersey is full this year. For state Democrats, it’s a little too full for their comfort, and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the …

BRICK, N.J. — Four new Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I) were sworn in during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, joining the Brick Township Police Department. Chief David Forrester and …

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township will host its annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Drum Point Sports Complex. The clinic …

BRICK, N.J. — Local officials joined the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of Palms Hair Salon with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event marked the …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged in connection with an auto theft and home burglary ring, becoming the first person prosecuted under New Jersey’s new home invasion …

PURPOSE: Jackson Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Jackson Justice Complex Playground located at 1 Jackson Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527, part of …

Looking for a furry or fluffy friend to add to your family? The AHS/Popcorn Park Animal Shelter in Forked River, NJ, has some incredible pets waiting for their forever homes. …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 57-year-old Raymond Palmieri, who was last seen on January 27 in the area of Bone Hill Road, …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council has announced a special meeting for Thursday, January 30, after an error in the advertisement of the 2025 meeting schedule led to the …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by the Class President of North …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, a bayfront restaurant in Toms River, has removed a controversial menu item dubbed the “Proud Boy Burger” after backlash erupted online. …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motor vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway resulted in the death of a passenger and charges for the driver, according to Berkeley Township Police. On …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents near Lake Riviera Park may notice an increased police presence today as officers participate in ice water rescue training, the Brick Township Police Department announced. …

OCEAN BEACH, NJ – It was standing room only Thursday night at the Channel Marker restaurant in Ocean Beach as state, county, and local Republican leaders and supporters gathered to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger, a 19-year veteran of the department who passed away Wednesday after battling …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the QuickChek convenience store …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been detained in Ocean County without bail after being charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to court and jail records. …

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials are taking steps to reduce the burden of minor code enforcement cases on the municipal court system by reviewing many ordinances, some on the …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has announced a major restructuring plan that would consolidate the district’s schools, including closing Goetz Middle School and turning Jackson Memorial High School …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A 7-month-old kitten named Iris, described as shy but affectionate, is searching for her forever home through the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter. Staff at the …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A nearly six-year-old dog named Crinkles, once trained as a skilled scent and bite work dog, is seeking a new home through the Associated Humane Popcorn …