Ocean County News

Lakewood, NJ – Human remains were found in the debris of a burned home on Chestnut Street, Lakewood police confirmed. The discovery was made following a house fire that occurred …

Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township’s vibrant pizza scene boasts an array of top-rated pizzerias that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Leading the way is Azzurro, renowned for its …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has introduced an ordinance that would create eight new jobs within the Toms River Police Department in the form of emergency …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is seeking additional oversight on the independent Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority by placing an additional member of the public on the …

BRICK, NJ – Henry Burns, a 56-year-old resident of Brick Township, entered a guilty plea on January 22, 2024, for major drug offenses and illegal weapon possession. This plea was …

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township Police responded to an incident involving an accidental discharge of a firearm at the Costco located at 465 Rt 70. The event occurred yesterday at …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has announced a closure for all its schools on Friday, January 19, 2024, due to a forecasted snowstorm. The decision comes in response …

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. …

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A four-week-old Grey seal pup was rescued in Point Pleasant Beach on January 12 after being found by a jogger. The pup, discovered on Baltimore …

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department issued a travel advisory today due to rapidly freezing roadways across the township. A significant drop in temperatures has led to …

TINTON FALLS, NJ – A devastating collision on the parkway in Tinton Falls resulted in the tragic deaths of a young couple and their unborn child. The accident occurred around …

Steven Johnson, 36, faces charges of aggravated arson in connection with three separate fires at a neighboring abandoned house in Little Egg Harbor Township. Authorities arrested Johnson after surveillance footage …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Mark Carey Jr., 19, from South Amboy, has been charged in a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred Saturday morning in Brick Township. Ocean County Prosecutor …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A woman who crashed into a street light and fled the scene as her car burst into flames has been arrested. A video of the incident was …

TOMS RIVER – Sondra Fortunato, known affectionately as “Miss Liberty,” a self-promotional beauty queen recognized for her extravagant outfits, voluminous blonde hair, and constant smile, passed away after a battle …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal hit and run occurred on January 13, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Route 35 South and Bay Avenue in Brick …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins have announced the arrest of 36-year-old Steven Johnson of Little …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Route 35 southbound near Used-to-Bes. The incident is believed to have …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has announced the reopening of Route 70 westbound at the Brick Blvd. intersection following an early morning crash. The incident had initially …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a historic event for Brick Township, Lisa Crate was sworn in as the first-elected female Mayor in the township’s nearly 174-year history during the Brick …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning has named a woman to lead the board in 2024, naming former educator Michelle Campbell as the chairwoman.   The vote by the board …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents and visitors can now purchase season badges and parking passes for Brick Township’s beaches for the 2024 season online. These can be acquired conveniently via …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township is calling for nominations for the Brick Hero Awards, an initiative designed to recognize and honor residents and businesses who contribute significantly to the …