Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual linked to recent ATM skimming incidents. The police have also issued …

BRICK, NJ – Lisa Crate, current Mayor of Brick, has officially announced her candidacy for re-election, focusing her campaign on a track record of fiscal responsibility, community development, and support …

Tropical Storm Lee became Hurricane Lee earlier today as it continues picking up strength as it moves northwesterly toward the northern side of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ben Giovine, a District Director for U.S. Congressman Andy Kim, is running for political office, sparking debate over whether his candidacy violates the Hatch Act. The …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – This Saturday, September 9, the community of Brick Township will host its 3rd Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale from 8am to 2pm, offering a range of goods …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Mall is expanding its retail offerings with the addition of five new stores, including JD Sports, Honeygrow, Lovisa, Glitter and Glam, and Co-Cool Smoothie …

JACKSON, NJ – In June, Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming resigned his post as the president of the five-member body and signaled that he would soon be resigning his …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department has identified the pilot killed in a weekend plane crash that sparked an 831-acre wildfire. An investigation into the airplane crash …

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township secured a 12-7 win against Jackson Liberty on Friday, keeping their season record unblemished at 2-0. Ryan Bontorno and Christian Booker led the offense for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Traffic along the Garden State Parkway in Toms River is backed up for nearly two and a half miles this morning as workers return to work …

LACEY TWP, NJ – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports that the wildfire near the Robert J. Miller Airpark has grown to 600 acres but is now 50% contained. …

LACEY TWP, NJ – A crashed plane is believed to be the cause of a wildfire that has spread to 100 acres near Robert J. Miller Airpark. The New Jersey …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter and Popcorn Park Animal Refuge closed their doors today due to an event at Miller Airport causing road closures. The …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Maggies Bar, located within the Lakewood Country Club on County Line Road was the scene of a stabbing early Saturday morning. According to reports, the incident happened …

A plane crash left one dead, a pilot of a small aircraft, at Ocean County’s Robert J. Miller Airport, also known as Ocean County Airport in Berkeley Township. Details of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Honeygrow, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in healthy and customizable offerings, will soon establish a new branch at Ocean County Mall. This follows the chain’s recent …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey could soon see its first Orthodox Jewish assemblyman if a bid for office by Rabbi Avi Schnall, of Lakewood is successful in November. Schnall, who …

The shifting tides of public opinion on energy development are evident in New Jersey, according to a recent Monmouth University Poll. Support for offshore wind energy in the state has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democrats in Toms River are presenting a seemingly diverse and tolerant slate to run for office in the upcoming mayoral and council elections in November. The …

JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure announced that the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will cease operations this Fall. It is set to reopen in 2024 as the Safari Off-Road …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to Brick Township Republicans who controlled the township a decade ago, if you don’t run a red light, you won’t get a ticket. That was …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township is the only major town in Ocean County under full control of Phil Murphy-aligned Democrats, but a brewing fight for parental rights in public …

Brick, NJ — The Target store in Brick Township was temporarily closed today following an unverified threat that was reported to the Brick Township Police Department through a reputable news …

Toms River, NJ — The Toms River Township Department of Public Works will be closed on Labor Day, September 4, 2023. As a result, there will be no sanitation and …

Taking a trip down memory lane in New Jersey often means recalling visits to iconic department stores, just as much as it means reminiscing about trips to the shore or …