Storm Battered Ortley Beach Expected to Be Fully Open for Fourth of July Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s good news for visitors to Toms River’s Ortley Beach. The storm eroded beach will be open for Fourth of July weekend, according to Art Gallagher, former campaign…

Lacey Township Crime Report: Here’s What’s Happening

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township have released information about several incidents involving police response in the community over the past few days. These incidents do not represent all responses…

Two Jackson Children Hospitalized with Serious Burns in Backyard Pool Mishap

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two frum children suffered serious burn injuries in a reported accident at a home on Cleveland Court in Jackson on Thursday. The Jackson Police Department, along with Hatzolah…

New York Sea Rescue Team Rescues Jetskier in Distress

NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD Air Sea Rescue jumped into action to rescue a jet skier this week. Responding to a 911 call reporting a jet skier in distress, upon arrival…

Three Charged for Driving While Suspended in Lacey

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township were able to charge three individuals who were driving their vehicles in the town while their New Jersey State Driver’s licenses were suspended, in…

Today is MAGA Day at the Jersey Shore with Huge Boat Parade and Convoy

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might remember the large MAGA boat parades across America in 2020 that drew tens of thousands of boats across New Jersey, Florida, and Texas. Guess what, it’s…

Suspect Jumps From Bridge After Police Chase at the Jersey Shore Over Memorial Day Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A male suspect who fled from an earlier domestic disturbance call by police on the barrier island ended up jumping off the J. Stanley Tunney Bridge (Route 37…

Is it time Again for Ortley Beach to Secede From Toms River and Join Lavallette?

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – The towns of Ortley Beach and Lavallette have more to do with each other than they do with the large growing city of Toms River, just across the…

Officials Say Sinkhole Swallowed Teen Who Died at Toms River Beach Caused by Unstable Sand

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials on Wednesday cited unstable sand and sinkholes along the Jersey Shore might have contributed to the death of a teenager killed this week in the…

Haines, Kelly Challenged to Debate by Trump Aligned Challengers, Will they Accept?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioners Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines have been challenged by their opponents Ashley Lamb and Sergio Fossa to participate in a public debate ahead of the…

Army Corps of Engineers Won’t Bail Out Toms River After Nor’easter Eroded Ortley Beach

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River taxpayers will have to foot the bill to replenish tons of sand washed out to sea during last weekend’s nor’easter that eroded the beach at Ortley…

Another Massive MAGA Boat Parade and Convoy Set for the Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might remember the large MAGA boat parades across America in 2020 that drew tens of thousands of boats across New Jersey, Florida, and Texas. Guess what, it’s…

Ocean County Man Caught Taking Pictures of Child Under Bathroom Stall at Costco

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A Barnegat Township man was caught taking pictures of a 7-year-old child under the bathroom stall at the Manahawkin Costco Wholesale, according to the Stafford Township Police Department. On…

Sunset Hike on the Little Pine Planes to Offers Hikers and Inside Look Into South Jersey’s Pigmy Pines

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ Join the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency on May 7 at 5 p.m. at the Warren Grove Recreation Area (WGRA) for a six mile sunset hike on…

Parkway Fire Slowed Friday Evening Commute

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s fire season here in New Jersey and brush fires are popping up across the state, but on Friday, one brush fire cause major delays for residents just…

10 Ways to Enjoy Spring in New Jersey

Spring is here and while the weather is still frigid, forecasters are predicting seasonably warm weather patterns to return. Now is a great time to begin planning your spring adventures and the…

New Jersey dad who killed six-year-old son on treadmill to remain jailed until trial

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey dad who allegedly called his six-year-old boy fat and forced him to run on a treadmill, eventually pushing him to his death will remain in…

Exit 82 Theatre Company Reopening with 2022 Season full of musicals and concerts

by Keely Davenport, Exit 82 Theatre Company TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to re-open their Studio Theater with a full 2022 season…

Motorcyclist gets more bad news after crash when police find open warrants

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcyclist who was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township got more bad news when police arrived. He had open warrants and was placed under arrest.…

Monroe man charged for 2021 murder of child, released under bail reform back in jail

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 29-year-old Monroe man has been charged with murder, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. According to Prosecutor Billhimer, Christopher Gregor, of Monroe Township, was charged with…

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