Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey

Federal authorities have arrested a Barnegat Township man accused of hitting an ICE agent with a van and fleeing during an immigration enforcement operation in Ocean County. A man has been charged…

Arrested and Released Again: Lugo Sanchez Had 1,000 Lewd Images of Children Set Free Under Bail Reform Laws

A Barnegat Township man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online activity to his residence. This was not his first rodeo. A 28-year-old Barnegat Township man…

Ortley Beach: A great family friendly destination minutes from Seaside Heights crowds

Sunny skies, summer temperatures and refreshing ocean water are expected to make Ortley Beach one of the Jersey Shore’s top destinations this weekend. ORTLEY BEACH, N.J. — With temperatures climbing into the…

Strawberry Festivals, Pride Celebrations and Street Fairs Highlight New Jersey Weekend Events

From Cape May to Bergen County, New Jersey residents can enjoy festivals, Pride events, food trucks, live music and family activities throughout the weekend. New Jersey is packed with festivals, community celebrations…

Top Ocean County Farm Markets for Fresh Jersey Produce, Local Foods, and Family-Friendly Shopping

Ocean County, NJ — As New Jersey’s growing season ramps up, residents and visitors looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and locally made products have no shortage of options across Ocean…

Two NJ lottery players split $621K jackpot as winning streak sweeps across the Garden State

Powerball prizes scratch offs and six figure jackpots lit up stores from Monmouth County to Cape May TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players cashed in on a wave of winning tickets…

Police in One Jersey Shore Town Arrest 10 Drivers in Weeklong Crackdown on Warrants, DWI and Drug Charges

Long Beach Township, NJ — A series of motor vehicle stops across Long Beach Township led to 10 arrests over eight days, including multiple drunken driving cases, narcotics-related charges, and outstanding warrants,…

Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

Toms River Beach Badges Now On Sale, Beat the Rush Before Memorial Day Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ — With Memorial Day weekend expected to bring heavy crowds to the Jersey Shore, Toms River officials are encouraging residents and visitors to purchase Ortley Beach season badges early…

Wall Township Police Charge 6 Drivers With DWI in Week of Arrests, Multiple Drug Cases Filed

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Six drivers were charged with driving while intoxicated in Wall Township over a seven-day period, as police also made multiple drug-related arrests and took two suspects into custody…

Lacey Township fatal crash leaves driver dead after vehicle strikes tree in Lanoka Harbor

A single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township on Wednesday morning ended in a fatality after a car left the roadway and struck a tree in a residential area of Lanoka Harbor. The incident…

Lacey Township fatal crash leaves one dead after vehicle slams into tree in Lanoka Harbor

A single-vehicle crash in a quiet Lanoka Harbor neighborhood Wednesday morning turned fatal after a car veered off the roadway and struck a tree, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Emergency…

Can We Stop Pretending Ocean County’s Money Pit Cox House Needs to Be Saved as Bills Run Close to $5 Million to Date

“Questions emerge over continued funding after leadership change in county government.” Barnegat, NJ – If California can recognize that its billion-dollar train to nowhere was a failure, the Ocean County commissioners can…

Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester

New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…

New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict

NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…

Ocean County College dean arrested in Pleasantville on child sex assault charges

A senior college official is accused of targeting a minor in a case spanning multiple incidents this month. TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was named Dean at Ocean County College just two…

Warrant arrests and drug charges highlight Wall Township police week

Multiple arrests reported in Wall Township during week of March 9 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A series of arrests ranging from drug offenses and theft to DWI and road rage were reported…

$1.05 Million Carlson Court Sale Tops This Week’s Jackson Real Estate Closings

A five-bedroom home on Carlson Court led the latest round of Jackson Township property sales, closing for $1.05 million. Jackson, NJ — Several homes sold across Jackson Township this week, with prices…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

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