Ocean County News

BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick have discovered a shocking case of animal overcrowding at a home in the township and charges have been filed. On Friday, the Brick Township …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A homeowner in Jackson faced an uphill battle with the township zoning board on Wednesday when trying to build a five-foot-tall aluminum fence around his property …

TINTON FALLS, NJ – The Tinton Falls Police Department announced the addition of Michael Volker as its newest full-time police officer. In a statement released by the department, officials expressed …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of …

Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re experiencing a critical emergency in Toms River, you probably don’t want to wait for an ambulance. You might be able to get your loved …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free networking mixer for members, potential members, and friends on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Menashe Miller, Lakewood Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Veterans Advisory Committee, has announced that Lakewood is hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is under fire after waging a three-year legal battle to claim retirement benefits was clearly not entitled to. Hill began …

SAYREVILLE, NJ – An Honor Guard of law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency responders paid tribute to their fallen comrades who lost their lives in the line of …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for inland areas of Ocean County, New Jersey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The alert warns …

STAFFORD TWP, NJ – – The members of the local fire department in Ocean Acres recently had a training session with the Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services on how to …

JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Supporters of Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill are asking the Toms River Jewish community, Askanim, to register to vote to assist Hill’s election campaign. After polls …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit operates a location here in Ocean County, in Manchester, and today, the company announced it is the official sausage of the Dallas Cowboys. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Twenty years ago, there were Roy Rogers restaurants all over New Jersey. Just a few years ago, there was only one left, located on Route 9 …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Forked River is getting a new roof this summer. County officials are now soliciting bids for the project. Sealed …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. It was where Mitt Romney …

Manchester Township, NJ – A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Sunday in the Whiting section of Manchester Township. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the report of …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes as a developer is planning …

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A structure fire in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin on Thursday, at around 6:30 pm, required a coordinated response from several fire departments and emergency services. …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers to ensure their child’s safety. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township is offering job and internship seekers a chance to meet with various department officials and discuss future opportunities at a Career and Internship Fair on …