Ocean County News

Lakewood, NJ – A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted two Lakewood parents on murder charges in connection with the death of their three-month-old daughter earlier this year, prosecutors …

Galloway Township, NJ – Stockton University was placed on lockdown Thursday after a shooting at an off-campus housing complex left one person wounded and prompted a search for two suspects. …

Steinhardt pushes bill to classify political violence as hate crime in New Jersey Bedminster, NJ – Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) unveiled plans to introduce sweeping legislation that would classify politically …

New Bedford, MA – The U.S. Coast Guard said crews responded Tuesday evening to an oil spill in New Bedford Harbor after an offshore supply vessel leaked fuel during an …

Toms River, NJ – A sprawling Mediterranean-inspired mansion, long rumored to have ties to New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, is on the market in Toms River with a $1.99 …

Testa demands state control over Newark’s finances after $52M in aid TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to place Newark under state financial …

TRENTON, NJ– Last week, Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor of New Jersey said she would not allow parents to opt their children out of controversial sexual …

Jackson, NJ – A historic Little League season was celebrated Tuesday night as the Jackson Township Council recognized the Jackson-Holbrook Little League team for capturing the New Jersey state championship …

Grand jury clears Brick Township officers in 2024 death of man found in street Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Brick Township …

Ciattarelli works New Jersey crowds as Sherrill courts California cash Trenton, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has touted New Jersey as the California of the East Coast. Since taking …

Lakewood, NJ – A Toms River man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle slammed into a car after running a red light in Ocean County, according to police. Anthony Ferrentino, …

$140K and hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in Manchester raid Manchester, NJ – A large-scale narcotics investigation led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of a …

Ocean County Powerball ticket hits for $50,000 in weekend drawing Trenton, NJ – A Powerball player in Ocean County scored a $50,000 prize on Saturday’s drawing, with the lucky ticket …

$100K Powerball ticket sold at Wawa in Toms River during billion-dollar jackpot draw Toms River, NJ – A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Wawa in Toms River …

Judge grants Strike 3 Holdings subpoena to identify alleged copyright infringer in NJ case Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has granted Strike 3 Holdings, LLC permission to subpoena …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township is gearing up for one of its biggest community celebrations of the year as Jackson Day returns on Sunday, September 14, at Johnson Memorial Park, …

Toms River, NJ – A heated election battle in Ocean County took a dramatic turn this week after incumbent school board member Kathy Eagan, a Democrat and former leader of …

Meet Thor the loyal Shar-Pei mix waiting for his forever family in Ocean County JACKSON, NJ – Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is calling for help for one of its …

Toms River, NJ – A man jailed in Ocean County is being held without bail at this time following his arrest on multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon …

Ocean County inmate held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed Toms River, NJ – A man booked into the Ocean County Jail is being held without bail after …

Trenton, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), now the Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey wants carbon taxes after voting against a congressional measure that condemned the carbon tax …

Trenton, NJ – Garden State residents can look forward to a stretch of mostly sunny and mild weather this week, with only a brief chance of midweek showers, according to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found shot to death in the roadway of a Jackson Township apartment complex Saturday …

Spadea and Gilmore – perfect togetherGuest Editorial by Jeri Bahar Back in the 80’s, “New Jersey and You — Perfect Together” was former Gov. Thomas Kean’s tourism slogan for the …

Allentown, N.J. – The Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled will host a special farm visit for registered clients at Riding High Farm on Saturday, Oct. 18, giving participants the …