Ocean County News

TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket won the $100,000 jackpot in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday. The winning numbers were 21, 25, 26, 35, and 44, and an …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Police apprehended three individuals early this morning following multiple reports of egg-throwing at pedestrians and properties from a moving vehicle. Officer Nicholas Romeo, alongside the Lakewood …

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — The local police department has issued a public advisory concerning the use of motor vehicles, including ATVs and electric bikes, within the Egg Harbor Township …

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Police Chief Keith A. Germain confirmed an ongoing investigation into a double homicide on Lincoln Avenue. The joint investigation …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday evening, the streets of Manchester Township were bustling with Halloween revelers. Ensuring their safety, Manchester Township police officers patrolled the neighborhoods. But the officers …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A structure explosion in the early morning of October 31 led to a fatal fire on Neptune Drive. Authorities confirmed Kevin Thomas, 45, the homeowner, died …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Morningside Street is now closed in both directions from Eighth Avenue to Tenth Avenue and will remain so for the next 2-3 months. Manchester Police announced the …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large explosion followed by a fire erupted at 253 Neptune Drive during the early hours on October 31. Stafford Township Police Department officers, upon arrival, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As autumn leaves tumble across Route 37, the quiet yet poignant absence of Stewart’s Root Beer Stand paints a stroke of nostalgia across the hearts of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Congregation B’nai Israel has organized a donation drive, collecting essential supplies for Israeli soldiers. Under the stewardship of Penny Leifer, the congregation, alongside community partners, has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project to build two twin towers along Water Street and the Toms River has been approved as a centerpiece of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. …

JACKSON, NJ — A new burger bar offering specialty crispy burgers has opened its doors to the public. Moshe Moshel, the owner, announced the grand opening on Sunday, June 4. …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 40, of Seaside Heights, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for Aggravated …

BRICK, NJ — A three-day auction for a luxury riverfront estate on Princeton Avenue in Brick Township concluded on October 26, apparently without a sale. The property, named Princeton Shores, …

LAKEHURST, NJ – A lockdown was initiated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (Joint Base MDL) following reports of an active shooter on the premises, specifically in Building 5231. The base’s personnel …

Ocean County Official Raises Multiple Concerns with Verizon in Telephone Conference TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, held a telephone conference …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood Police Department took the man …

TRENTON, NJ — Legislators from New Jersey’s 10th District are taking aim at Governor Phil Murphy’s administration following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s approval of a $2.6 billion budget that …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ryan McDonald, 33, has been charged with three counts of Bias Intimidation, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and …

JACKSON, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, you might think of pizzerias and comfort food, but hidden in the rural Pinelands community is a restaurant that would fit …

TRENTON, NJ – So far this fall, weekends in New Jersey have been a complete washout with multiple consecutive weekends of non-stop rain. That trend ends this weekend, according to …

TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket matched all five numbers in the Saturday, October 21, Jersey Cash 5 drawing, securing a $212,600 jackpot. The winning numbers were 02, 05, 16, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs has launched a campaign to ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Credit Card Surcharge Law among local businesses. The initiative …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — According to county officials, Ocean County voters have many choices for casting ballots in the upcoming General Election. Early voting begins Oct. 28, vote-by-mail is already …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s senior citizens confront an uncertain future as two Rite Aid pharmacies abruptly closed their doors this month, according to Joseph H. Vicari, Director of …