The Price of Freedom for South Seaside Park is Buying New Garbage Cans

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SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – After winning a decades-long fight to leave Berkeley Township, residents of South Seaside Park are adjusting to life in their new hometown—starting with a simple but unexpected purchase.…

July 13, 2026

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Tiny New Jersey Pelican Island Ends Decades of Strange Split Between Two Police Departments

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – One of New Jersey’s most unusual policing arrangements has come to an end after three neighboring municipalities agreed on a solution that local officials say will improve emergency…

July 13, 2026

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Huge Crowd Shows as Toms River’s America 250 Celebration Featured Live Music and Fireworks on the Beach

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More than 1,200 people packed Shelter Cove Park for Toms River’s America 250 celebration, capping weeks of political controversy over whether the Independence Day event would happen at all. TOMS RIVER, N.J.…

July 1, 2026

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

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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…

June 24, 2026

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ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey

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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…

June 17, 2026

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

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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…

June 17, 2026

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

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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…

June 13, 2026

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

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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…

June 6, 2026

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

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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…

May 29, 2026

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

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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…

May 26, 2026

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

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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,…

May 23, 2026

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

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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,…

May 18, 2026

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

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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…

May 18, 2026

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

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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…

April 20, 2026

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

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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…

April 10, 2026

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

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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…

April 9, 2026

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

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“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…

March 29, 2026

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

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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…

March 26, 2026

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

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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…

March 19, 2026

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

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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…

March 17, 2026

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