Sweeney, Gopal Bill to Ban Smoking on New Jersey Beaches Introduced

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-A partisan bill sponsored by New Jersey Democrats has surfaced again in the New Jersey Senate by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Monmouth County Senator Vin Gopal last week. During Governor Chris…

May 16, 2018

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Top 5 Waterfront Restaurants in Ocean County

Business News·Community News·Entertainment News·New Jersey News·Top 10 Lists

Now that spring has sprung across Ocean County it’s time to get back out on the water and enjoy a nice meal, some drinks and entertainment as the warm spring breeze blows…

May 16, 2018

2 mins read

JMHS Boys VBall move to 5-1

In the News

The Jags defeated a scrappy Barnegat HS Vball team on Thursday 2 Games to 0. The Jags won both sets by the score of 25-20. Our player of the Match was Captain…

April 13, 2018

1 min read

The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One Ready for Occupancy in May

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

JACKSON – Walters Group is nearing completion on the first eight-unit residential building at The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One with occupancy slated for May. When completed, the 88-unit income-restricted community will be…

April 11, 2018

2 mins read

Jackson Liberty Softball Looking to Get Back on Top in 2018

School and Education News

JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions are looking to bounce back to their 2016 glory when the team finished the season 21-5 (12-2 conference), clinching the B-South title and a second place finish in…

April 2, 2018

1 min read

Toms River Educators Host Autism Summit

Community News·School and Education News

Toms River Regional Schools organized and hosted a half day Autism Summit for special educators at its Hooper Avenue administrative offices March 2. The event was led by TRRS Supervisor of Preschool…

March 5, 2018

1 min read

‘There’s no closure,’ say families of missing fishermen after search ends

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

In the year before he went missing in choppy waters 40 miles off the coast of Barnegat, Paul Alexandre Matos bought a house, had a daughter and got licensed to commercially fish…

February 12, 2018

1 min read

NJ DEP: High Fecal Counts in Toms River Prompt Shellfish Harvesting Shutdown

Community News

This week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice suspending the harvesting of shellfish from the Toms River due to public health risks. “Analysis of water samples indicate portions…

January 18, 2018

1 min read

Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·What to do: Upcoming Events

OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…

November 29, 2017

2 mins read

Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

SURROUNDED BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT and the sounds associated with it, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. took a recent tour of the Berkeley Island County Park redevelopment project to see firsthand…

November 17, 2017

3 mins read

Ocean County Restoring Historic Cedar Bridge Tavern

Community News

https://www.facebook.com/OceanCountyParks/videos/1602780906445142/ Ocean County Parks and Recreation is in the middle of a preservation project on the Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat. Stay tuned for updates. A full history of the property is…

October 29, 2017

1 min read

Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…

October 20, 2017

2 mins read

Fall A Great Season to Walk in the Park

Community News·Ocean County News

COOLER temperatures, clear, crisp days and leaves changing colors – the Fall season is just the perfect time of year to see Ocean County Parks at their finest. “Our parks have beautiful…

October 4, 2017

2 mins read

Man offered 11-year-old girl wine cooler, candy to touch her, cops say

Police Blotter

BARNEGAT — A 35-year-old man was arrested last week after he offered an 11-year-old girl a wine cooler and candy to lift her shirt and let him touch her, authorities said. Jesse…

September 18, 2017

1 min read

Meet Ocean County’s Newest EMT Graduates

Community News·Police Blotter

Surrounded by family and friends, members of the Summer 2017 EMT Class, were recognized on Aug. 24 for completing 200 course hours toward becoming an Emergency Medical Technician. The graduation ceremony was…

September 7, 2017

1 min read

County to Replace Beaver Dam Creek Bridge

In the News

WORK WILL BEGIN this fall on a replacement bridge over Beaver Dam Creek at Midstreams Road in Brick. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a $4,661,443 contract to Midlantic Construction…

September 7, 2017

1 min read

Firefighter Injured in Explosion at Clayton Block Trailer Fire

Police Blotter

On Monday, September 4th, 2017 at 4:22 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to Clayton Block located at the end of Beachview Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Investigation…

September 5, 2017

1 min read

Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ

Government News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-Imagine the scenario… You’re walking along the boardwalk with your child and she accidentally lets go of the big pink balloon she just received from a stand or vendor. Then a…

June 16, 2017

1 min read

Freeholder Tries to Get Grip on Loose Mylar Balloons

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

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 can be…

June 9, 2017

1 min read

Route 37 Mathis Bridge to Reopen This Weekend According to NJDOT

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

by NJDOT TRENTON-New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced this week that all three lanes of traffic on the Mathis Bridge/Route 37 eastbound are scheduled to be reopened this weekend for…

May 11, 2017

2 mins read

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