Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Senior Services has moved to a new location at 500 Aurora Drive, aiming to enhance offerings for residents aged 60 and over. The new …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fight that broke out outside a Lakewood Township business between a large group of individuals ended with a stabbing. Up to a dozen people, including juveniles, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township is seeing a firearms permit application boom, according to Lakewood Police Chief Greg Meyers. The influx comes after the October 6th terrorist attack by Hamas …

BARNEGAT, NJ – Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, will remain in the Ocean County Jail until his trial, as Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., ordered on November 27, 2023. The …

TRENTON, NJ – Today in Trenton federal court, U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp sentenced Dyshawn Moss, 42, of Manchester, New Jersey, to 20 years in prison. Moss was convicted …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Toms River North secured a decisive victory over Passaic Tech with a final score of 23-13 in the NJSIAA Group Tournament’s final round, Group 5 Championship …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A school bus veered off course Thursday morning, impacting eight vehicles. The incident occurred at around 8:35 AM. The driver, experiencing a medical episode, lost control of …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Northern Ocean County faces a health challenge with a rising number of shigella cases, a bacterium found in the intestinal tract of infected individuals and shed through …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was once an eclectic celebration of the history of Toms River that dates back to the early 1970s, but under Mayor Maurice Hill, the event …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County responded to an apparent hate-crime-related incident in Lakewood Township Sunday morning after what appeared to be a grenade was taped to a telephone …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Dickey’s BBQ, with a location in Manchester Township has great news for its customers this holiday saeason. The holiday season is a time for joy, family, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, emphasized the importance of supporting needy community members, particularly during holidays. This sentiment was echoed …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rabbit Downey Jr., despite his tough exterior, is anything but a hard guy. At just 5 months old, this young rabbit has already faced challenges, having …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – An adorable long-haired cat named Gurdy, approximately 5 years old, is currently seeking a new, loving home. Previously in a home with other cats, Gurdy had …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A massive interstate FBI investigation into the Gambino crime family was triggered after a Toms River couple, owner of Foxy’s Bar and Grill, were assaulted outside …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Chief David Forrester of the Brick Township Police Department announced the arrest of Brett Gerundo, 45, from Brick Township, on charges of 2nd degree Endangering the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you live in Jackson Township, New Jersey, and are wondering why you no longer get updates from the Jackson Township Police Department on Facebook, it’s …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a decisive showdown, Toms River North secured a commanding 49-14 victory over Washington Township in the NJSIAA Tournament Central Jersey, Group 5 final on Friday …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The chairmen of the Monmouth County and Ocean County Republican parties exchanged barbs this week after Lakewood resident Avi Schnall defeated Republicans in a New Jersey …

FREEHOLD, NJ – A school bus driver from Manalapan has been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. Brian R. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local teacher, Kyle Banner, entered a guilty plea to multiple charges of endangering the welfare of a child, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office stated. The …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is moving on. On Tuesday night, Amato won his election campaign for state office along with his running mates in the …

BEACHWOOD, NJ — Police apprehended five individuals early Friday morning in connection with a series of motor vehicle burglaries in Beachwood and neighboring Berkeley Township. The arrests followed a report …

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey state grand jury decided on Monday not to indict two officers involved in the fatal shooting of James Allandale, 61, at a Pine Brook …

HOWELL, NJ — The Howell Township Police Department issued a public safety announcement regarding an uptick in motor vehicle thefts, notably of luxury cars, in the state. Thieves are entering …