Ocean County News

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is currently seeking candidates for police officer positions, highlighting a unique approach to the hiring process. In a recent announcement, the …

New Jersey Experiences Rainy Spring Week NEW JERSEY, NJ—Spring has arrived in New Jersey, marked by a week filled with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Today, the state faces a slight …

Senator O’Scanlon Introduces Bill S1683 to Allow Armed Officers in New Jersey Schools TRENTON, NJ – Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. of District 13 (Monmouth) has pre-filed Bill S1683 for …

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia of District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren) has introduced Bill A4248, aimed at implementing stricter voter identification requirements in New Jersey. Introduced on May …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is known for its beautiful bayfront, riverfront, and Cape May sunset. Now, those sunsets will start happening after 8pm for the first time in 2024. …

TRENTON, NJ – News broadcasts in recent weeks have highlighted horror story cases of squatters taking over homes in the New York and New Jersey tri-state area. The way the …

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia of District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren) and Assemblyman Al Barlas of District 40 (Bergen, Essex, and Passaic) have jointly sponsored Bill A4242, known …

New Jersey Assembly Introduces Bill A4236 to Revise Mail-in Voting Procedures TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia of District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren) has sponsored Bill A4236, which aims …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A recent structure fire in Lakewood Township has been ruled accidental by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fire, which occurred early on May 4, originated …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has issued a writ of election for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District following the death of U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. on April …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department announced its Junior Police Camp, designed to engage local youth with the inner workings of law enforcement. The free camp offers …

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating …

BAYVILLE, NJ—A significant motor vehicle accident led to a DWI arrest on March 24. Patrolman Evan Sicknick, along with Sgt. Sean Varady, Patrolman Collin Robertazzi, and Patrolman Thomas Micklos of …

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is inviting residents to police headquarters and have even offered to share their coveted donuts and coffee with their guests. Police …

LAKEWOOD TWP, NJ — A crash occurred this morning on the Garden State Parkway southbound at Exit 89A – NJ 70 East in Lakewood Township. Despite the incident, all lanes …

New Jersey Businesses Oppose Proposed Corporate Transit Tax TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Transit is having a money problem. Hailed as the future of New Jersey’s green energy foundation, the …

 Jackson Township is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Jackson Township Multicultural Committee, which is dedicated to fostering unity, celebrating diversity and insuring an inclusive community for all. This …

JACKSON, NJ—In February, the voters of Jackson Township defeated two of three fire district budgets, leaving the Jackson Township Council to decide the fate of the budgets for fire districts …

Local Pizzeria Launches Fundraising Effort for Fire-Damaged Competitor HERBERTSVILLE, NJ—Papa V’s Pizzeria owners Anthony Carannante and Lisa Hamilton have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support their competitor, Cuzzins Pizza, which …

NEWARK, NJ — A startling increase in student absenteeism among Newark’s youth is coinciding with a surge in criminal activities such as robberies, break-ins, and vehicle thefts across New Jersey …

Pizzeria Fire Damages Brick Township Shopping Plaza BRICK TWP, NJ — A devastating three-alarm fire destroyed a shopping plaza in Brick Township, home to Cuzzins Pizza. The fire led to …

Jackson Stop & Shop to Close Due to Poor Performance JACKSON, NJ – Stop & Shop announced the upcoming closure of its Jackson supermarket, located at 2275 West County Line …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Nestled on a scenic cove in Toms River, this Silverton home offers an unrivaled waterfront lifestyle, boasting what might be the largest private beach in the …

BRICK, NJ — Family and friends are mourning the untimely death of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso of Brick, who succumbed last weekend to injuries from an April 14 crash in Manchester. …

Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground equipment …