Ocean County News

Drone with thermal camera finds lost boater near golf course BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A kayaker who called 911 saying he was lost and dragging his boat through the woods …

Police searching for missing 15-year-old last seen in Whiting WHITING, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Joseph Johnson, who was last seen Sunday afternoon …

Toms River, NJ — In a blunt and fiery post on Truth Social this week, Donald Trump confirmed what I suspected but few were willing to say out loud: former …

Mystery surrounds New Jersey painting hanging in famed Spanish museum TOMS RIVER, NJ — A painting named Toms River, created by 19th-century American artist John Frederick Peto, has intrigued local …

JACKSON, NJ – Three real-life superheroes are running for township council this year in Jackson Township in a hotly debated contest pitting incumbent politicians against political newcomers. This year, all …

Lacey, NJ – A 10-month-old standard poodle named Kimber is recovering in a foster home after surviving a traumatic leg injury so severe that her bone pierced through her skin, …

Myrtle Beach Police welcomes new detention officer following academy graduation Middletown, NJ – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has officially added a new member to its ranks with the recent …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop supermarkets have agreed to pay $75,000 in fines and penalties after an Ocean County investigation uncovered widespread mislabeling and mishandling of meat and …

Trump roasts Christie after fiery ABC interview sparks new round of GOP infighting New York, NY — President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing tirade at Chris Christie on Friday after …

Ocean County GOP wins prized Column A spot after old cold balls rumor melt away Toms River, NJ — The Ocean County Republicans scored the prime Column A placement on …

Newark, NJ — A touch of autumn is creeping into New Jersey’s late August forecast, with a week of dry, mild weather bringing cooler nights and crisp mornings—offering a break …

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA – Three NASA research rockets are set to blaze across the East Coast sky starting at 10 p.m. tonight, offering a rare light show visible to residents …

Beach Haven, NJ – A deadly boating incident off the coast of Beach Haven has left one person dead and another in critical condition, as the U.S. Coast Guard continues …

Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting …

Trenton, NJ – A publication calling itself the New Jersey Independent is landing in mailboxes across the Garden State—but it’s not a real newspaper. It’s backed by a Washington, D.C.-based …

Lifeguards rescue 20 children from rip current after sandbar collapses off Lavallette beach Lavallette, NJ – A beach outing nearly turned tragic last week when a group of 20 children …

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, …

Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater is turning up the volume this September with a full slate of concerts, workshops, and high-energy tribute shows that span decades and genres. From …

MANCHESTER, NJ – A heated zoning battle is brewing in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester, where residents are pushing back against a proposed religious bathhouse project they say …

Trenton, NJ – Senator Parker Space launched a blistering attack on Governor Phil Murphy Thursday, blaming his administration’s energy policies for driving up electricity prices and accusing state Democrats of …

NJ pushes ahead with 2035 gas car ban despite federal backlash and bipartisan resistance Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is holding firm on a sweeping mandate to ban the sale …

Trenton, NJ — Last year, a 28-page report issued by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra revealed that illegal immigration is costing New Jersey taxpayers a staggering $7.3 billion per year—amounting to more …

Feds storm John Bolton’s Maryland home and D.C. office in classified documents crackdown BETHESDA, MD – Just after sunrise on Friday, federal agents executed a high-profile search at the home …

Trenton, NJ – In a high-impact week of law enforcement operations across the Garden State, federal officials announced a series of arrests that removed violent fugitives, a suspected bomber, and …