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BELMAR — The 12-year-old girl who drowned in Belmar Thursday night and her 11-year-old cousin who remains on life support after being pulled from the ocean would have attended their …

After seven aborted missions, NASA is going to try again to launch a rocket that will generate colorful artificial clouds in the night sky over the Atlantic coast as part …

BRICK — Authorities are investigating a teenage boy accused of killing and dismembering a rabbit while others watched and recorded it on video, according to a report. The boy, a …

JACKSON – Metropolis is under attack and the Justice League team of superheroes needs help. That is the scenario that riders of Six Flags Great Adventure’s new 4D ride Justice …

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s plan to sell liquor licenses to generate additional revenue fell flat after there were no interested bidders on a new liquor license approved earlier this year. The township …

HOWELL-Police here gave 7 year old Jake the ride of his life, a motorcycle. “I am honored to introduce to you Jake “The Tank” Honig. Jake is a 7 year …

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will hold five more free household hazardous waste collection dates this year. “We are currently completing our first three collections of 2017 with the next …

by Ocean County, NJ MYLAR BALLOONS, those metallic covered novelty decorations that come in a host of shapes and sizes, may be fine for parties or graduation celebrations, but they …

A butcher from New Jersey outlasted 18,053 other players to win $1 million at a World Series of Poker event on Wednesday. Thomas Pomponio topped the field at the “Colossus” …

The jellyfish with a dangerous sting that caused a scare on the Jersey Shore last summer, prompting the cancellation of several events, have reappeared in a Monmouth County river, researchers …

BERKELEY TWP-Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato has announced the grand opening of the township’s new skate park and said a handful of professional BMX and scooter riders will be in …

Submitted by Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato Mayor Amato Seeks Berkeley Groups to participate. BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., is pleased to announce the Township has received a …

Submitted by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Township The annual Barnegat Bay Blitz was held this week, with two clean-up sites in Berkeley Township. A very special “Thank you” to you Department …

SEASIDE PARK-A 3,456 pound great white shark was spotted off the coast of Seaside Park on Sunday as it traveled south along the Ocean County barrier peninsula this weekend. Mary …

Walmart is offering its employees homework in its ongoing battle with online retailers like Amazon. The nation’s largest retailer announced it will begin asking employees to deliver packages on their …

New Jersey residents on Friday should be able to end their week with some pretty nice weather that should carry into Saturday. Friday should be mostly sunny with highs near …

A swimming advisory was issued for five ocean beaches in Monmouth County on Wednesday afternoon due to high levels of bacteria. The five beaches include: Broadway and Spray Avenue, in …

LAKEWOOD — The township has exceeded 100,000 residents, making it the eighth largest in New Jersey, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent data. The Ocean County town now …

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Guiding Light House, Inc. This is a transitional housing program for Woman Veterans and is the first female only non profit …

The Lakewood BlueClaws will host Jackson Township Night on Saturday, June 17th, game time is 7:05pm.  This year the Lakewood BlueClaws will be offering a special promotional rate of $13 …

by Michael DiBella Chief, Lacey PD LACEY–May 12, 2017, was a night of intense and competitive games of speedball at the Lacey Township Middle School. Over one-hundred 7th and 8th grade Middle School students participated …

HAMILTON TWP-The New Jersey State Police have arrested Dario Jefferson, 28, of Jackson, N.J. and seized $300 worth of heroin. On Monday, May 8, at 2:52 p.m., Trooper Keith Ashley …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Mayor Carmen Amato welcomed skateboarders in his town to enjoy the new skate park in Veterans Park. “The skate park allows BMX riders, skateboarders, scooter riders and inline skaters …

The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of …