Ocean County convenience store hands out massive lottery prize

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw ticket sold in Barnegat hit for 20 percent of the progressive jackpot, awarding one lucky New Jersey Lottery player $144,572 in the July 29 drawing. The…

Watch: Tornado makes landfall at the Jersey Shore striking Island Beach State Park

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying it as…

Drunk driver crashes into police cars, jumps in lake during wild chase in Lacey Township

LACEY TWP., N.J. — A Manchester man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly driving drunk, striking multiple police vehicles, and fleeing through residential streets before being pulled from a…

Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…

County Board Needs $2 Million More to Complete Repairs at Historical Money Pit House

Barnegat home restoration now expected to cost $7 million after latest funding request BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The cost to restore the historic Mary Etta Cox House in Barnegat has surged again,…

New Jersey Restricts Access Island Beach State Park Through Late August Over Birds and Toilets

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bad news for tourists and fishermen alike. Island Beach State Park has gone into a limited access mode because of two ongoing problems and the beaches aren’t expected…

Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when…

A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…

Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…

Fourth of July Week Kicks off with Van Morrison Tribute Band Live on the Beach in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township will kick off its annual summer concert series Tuesday night with a performance by Tupelo Honey, a Van Morrison tribute band, followed by a fireworks…

Ocean Township to hold 14th annual Independence Day celebration on June 28

WARETOWN, N.J. — The Township of Ocean will host its 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Corliss Park – Lake & Recreation Area Pavilion, located…

1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released by Greenrose…

Driver in serious Route 37 hit-and-run car crash fled to barrier island, captured by police

Driver in fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 captured near barrier island TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A reported fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 37 near Aqua Blue in Toms River led to…

Coastal flood advisory issued for Ocean County through Friday afternoon

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory early Friday for Ocean County, warning of minor tidal flooding in low-lying areas near Barnegat Bay and adjacent tidal…

Memorial Day weekend is the official start to summer at the Jersey Shore

The Jersey Shore is abuzz with anticipation as Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer in New Jersey. From the sandy beaches of Cape May to the bustling boardwalks of…

Ocean County’s $4.7 million money pit just got more expensive

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pet project by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to restore a 2-story home in Barnegat is turning into a money pit for taxpayers. The cost of…

Dozens of traffic safety upgrades proposed across Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County officials will consider more than 20 traffic safety improvements during the upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, with changes spanning speed zones, traffic…

Is New Jersey’s 15,000-Acre Wildfire Phil Murphy’s Karen Bass Moment?

As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, threatens thousands…

New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures

TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching thousands of…

Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…

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