Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club has announced it will be handing out free Trump-Vance 2024 lawn signs to the public at its meeting tonight at the …

The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from …

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township’s annual Fall Fest is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Windward Beach Park, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to …

BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate, the Township Council, and the Brick Township Environmental Commission are inviting residents to join them for a community cleanup event at Breton Woods on …

BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong recently marked the grand re-opening of Cold Stone Creamery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store’s location in the Town …

When it comes to pizza, Brick Township, New Jersey, offers an impressive selection of pizzerias that cater to a range of tastes—from crispy thin crusts to rich, coal-fired specialties. Whether …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – David I. Sutton of Lakewood was arrested Tuesday on charges of second-degree possession of lewd images of children and fourth-degree lewdness, according to the Wall Township …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former youth gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting three of his former athletes while they …

Looking for some fun and educational activities this fall? Toms River Recreation has you covered with a range of classes for all ages, from toddlers to teens! National CSI CampUnleash …

This week in New Jersey, the weather will offer a mix of mild temperatures, scattered showers, and a good deal of cloud cover. Today’s partly sunny skies will bring a …

Bite into Ocean County’s Best Burgers: A Flavorful Journey Ocean County, New Jersey, is home to some standout burger joints that offer delicious, mouthwatering options to satisfy every burger lover. …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining local woodland trails, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. Since their founding, the Pathfinders have overseen the …

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J., – A new community garden aimed at combating food insecurity and improving health outcomes for local families opened today in South Toms River. The Sadie Vickers …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Ocean County man has been sentenced to 50 years in state prison for strangling his wife and abandoning her body on the side of a road …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor those lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including two residents, …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning in the Fishers Pit area of Berkeley Township has scorched 150 acres, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting 20% containment as of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke …

JACKSON, NJ – The BOMARC missile site at Colliers Mills, New Jersey, is a relic of the Cold War era, specifically designed to house nuclear-armed BOMARC missiles. This site was …

BAYVILLE, N.J. — A Lanoka Harbor man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on August 10 after several reports of aggressive driving, according to Berkeley Township Police. Patrolman Harold Hester …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Police are investigating a report of threatening statements made by a student at Lake Riviera Middle School on the evening of September 5. Detectives, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for …