Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Chess King, a once-popular clothing store in the 80s with a location at Ocean County Mall, has a rich history. Established in 1968 by the Melville …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—A dashboard camera captured a hit-and-run crash by an erratic driver in Jackson Township. The video, published by the Lakewood Scoop, shows a reckless driver narrowly miss a …

BRICK, NJ — The Rotary Club of Brick Township is hosting a bus trip to Yankee Stadium on Sunday, May 19. The package, priced at $170 per person, includes round-trip …

BRICK, NJ — The Osbornville Baptist Church, located at 366 Drum Point Road, has announced the opening of its soup kitchen. The service is available every Tuesday from 11:00 AM …

BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Laurie Maxson, 54, of …

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Environmental Commission and the Pick Up Brick Program are set to join Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps. The event is scheduled for Saturday from …

BRICK, NJ — Mayor Lisa Crate declared Wednesday, April 10 as “Brick Memorial High School Girls Bowling Team Day” at a recent Council meeting. This special recognition celebrates the team’s …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River woman was charged with assault after getting into an argument with her girlfriend over a town truck service call, according to the Toms …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 11, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a potential bomb threat at Southern Regional High School. The threat was reported to authorities …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Aftershocks from this week’s New Jersey earthquake were reported across New Jersey Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 quake was reported …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues his fight to make offshore wind energy production a reality of the Jersey Shore coastline, he has a new …

Point Pleasant Boro Shuts Out Lacey in Dominant Performance POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Boro softball pitcher Dakota Palmieri has accomplished a feat few in high school softball circles have …

Toms River High School North student Katie Culbert has achieved a significant milestone by gaining acceptance to Harvard University. Culbert, known for her accomplishments in both academics and extracurricular activities, …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials have announced that they have closed on a much-anticipated land swap agreement with a private developer after residents and the township felt the existing …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent court decision, Quamel Benton, a 35-year-old man from Farmingdale, has been ordered to remain in custody at the Burlington County Jail pending trial. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department was dispatched to Maggie’s Bar at 145 County Club Drive following a burglary report on Sunday, April 7th. An early morning 911 call …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – This past weekend, many of Jackson’s sports leagues began their new season on new turf and lighted fields. The project to upgrade the township’s inventory of …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Assault by Auto due to his involvement …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high alert. These brazen attacks, according …

TRENTON, NJ – If you haven’t heard, there’s a solar eclipse today, and by all accounts, strange things usually happen during an eclipse. In ancient times, humans didn’t know how …

New Jersey Set for Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be 90% covered in most parts of New Jersey. TRENTON, NJ – Residents of New …

JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Jackson Township, NJ, is …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced a special meeting at a special time on Thursday. A meeting will be held inside town hall at 5pm. …

TRENTON, NJ – An Ocean County businessman, Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for not paying more than $10 million in …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Multiple individuals have been arrested and detained in the Ocean County Jail over the past 24 hours, facing various charges. Isai Vladimir Aguilar-Romerio has been charged …