Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lakehurst man is heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges that he downloaded indecent photos of children online. According to U.S. Attorney …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County woman has been charged with arson after Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer alleged she set her own home on fire intentionally. Lisa Ziobro, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire broke out in a wooded area between Brick Township High School and the Garden State Parkway early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the area …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – U.S. Congressman Chris Smith attended a hearing on offshore windarms in New Jersey and slammed President Joe Biden and Governor Phil Murphy over what he called …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township planning board has approved a three-school campus proposed by Lakewood Cheder and Bais Faiga School. The schools, which have 50 years of history …

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A two-month investigation into cocaine distribution in Point Pleasant Beach resulted in the arrest of five individuals. Detectives from various law enforcement agencies executed a …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department …

by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat …

by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. The board of the Strand …

MANCHESTER, NJ – One person was killed in a residential structure fire in Cedar Glen West in Manchester on Sunday. Heavy smoke and flames prevented police and firefighter from attempting …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two time Major League Baseball All-Star and retired New York Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier is rejoining the Yankees family. Frazier will join the Yankees’ YES …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lisa Crate, the newly sworn-in mayor of Brick Township acknowledged she has big shoes to fill when it comes to replacing longtime mayor John Ducey. Ducey …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood have arrested 22-year-old Max Miliano Sanchez after he waved a machete in front of five people walking along Forest Avenue Monday night. Lakewood Police …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at four different residences throughout Toms River. Those warrants resulted in the arrest of three suspected cocaine …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will hear public comments regarding Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed plan to develop portions of the Ciba-Geigy superfund site. The …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two women were injured due to a single-vehicle crash in Manchester Township Sunday afternoon. According to police, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guard …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A mother and daughter were struck by a car while crossing Route 9 in the area of Chestnut Street Friday night in Lakewood. Lakewood Police and EMS …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore met with Toms River Jewish Community Council leaders for dinner this week as he hashed out a plan B for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Charlie Browns, the restaurant franchise loved by locals across New Jersey became a victim of the pandemic after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s extended business and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police arrested a 21-year-old man after a botched attempted armed robbery in Lakewood Township on Thursday. Ricardo Buitron, 21, is alleged to have approached a 20-year-old victim …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child who exited a Lakewood school bus Thursday evening ran in front of the bus and was run over by the driver who did not know …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore is known as a fighter who knows how to win elections, especially when it comes to elections under his purview. …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Organizers of the annual Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the unofficial start to the 2023 tourism season at the Jersey Shore, have decided to postpone …