Ocean County News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – This September, Brick Township is set to host its first-ever Longest Table event, joining the ranks of cities and towns across the nation that have embraced …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mall has been the economic anchor of Toms River for decades, not Downtown Toms River. The same holds true to the Route 37 …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, representing District 10 in New Jersey, including Toms River and portions of Ocean County, have expressed …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer firefighters. To encourage recruitment and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The fire was reported at 19 …

Hidden within the dense and foreboding expanse of the New Jersey Pinelands lies a dark and sinister secret from the pages of history. Deep within this wilderness, whispers of the …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A video clip posted to TikTok by the Brick Children’s Community Theater has gone viral after being viewed 3.5 million times in its first 24 hours …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A box truck full of propane tanks crashed into a shop located at the Berkeley Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville today. The extent of the …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s SummerFest, presented by Pine Belt Cars, will continue on Thursday, July 20, featuring a nostalgic trip back to the 80s with Jessie’s Girl and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – It’s hot and muggy out there, but an emergency power outage is still planned for today in Lakewood Township. Later today, there is a possibility that residents …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Okay, Frankie, one bite; everyone knows the rules. Barstool Sports, known for its eccentric President, Dave Portnoy, has become a leader in judging quality pizza around …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township has become a cultural and religious center for the growing Orthodox Jewish community in America, but there’s more to Lakewood when you look closer. In …

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River council recently announced a revision to the twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River. Originally planned as a ten-story structure, the project …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, it’s not exactly known as a breeding ground for the rich and famous, but that’s not to say people in …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nestled in the heart of the Silverton section of Toms River, the Silverton Diner stands out as a hidden gem that offers a delightful dining experience. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault and Eluding Law Enforcement charges in …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Robert Kowalewski have announced that Salvatore Umek, 45, of Point Pleasant Beach, has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Natalie Sabie, 35, of Lacey Township, has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Scott Sargent, an 11-year veteran of the Jackson school board, on Tuesday called out a blatant lack of procedure, transparency, and cooperation among members …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The artificial reef off the coast of the Jersey Shore has a new addition, a 1957 tug boat that was sunk last week. The reef consists …

Lakewood, NJ – Police are investigating after a woman was pinned under her car while unloading groceries. At approximately 9:45 pm yesterday evening, a 62-year-old woman experienced an unfortunate incident …