SSZ January 8 Hoops Highlights Show
SSZ January 8 Hoops Highlights Show Brick Memorial 74 Southern Regional 70 Toms River North 67 Toms River South 66 Toms River East 65 Brick Township 61 From: Shore Sports Zone Views:…
Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin Bill to Rename Route 35 Bridge Signed Into Law
Bridge to Be Named the “Veterans of All Wars Memorial Bridge” Legislation designating the State Highway Route 35 bridge between Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach as the “Veterans of All Wars Memorial…
Mayor Terminates Foodtown Contract Because of Delays and Response is Lawsuit
Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council has terminated the agreement for the redevelopment of the former Foodtown site in an effort to move the stagnant project forward. In response, M&M…
2014 – A Year In Review
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – 2014 began in Brick Township with the swearing-in of a new Democratic mayor, John Ducey, and three newly elected council members, Heather deJong, Paul Mummolo and Marianna…
Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovers suspected drug stash hidden in vehicle
Investigators say a routine traffic stop uncovered a concealed compartment allegedly holding suspected heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine. NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, PA — A routine traffic stop on Route 30 led to…
Jackson McDonald’s Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Wall
Jackson, NJ – A McDonald’s restaurant in Jackson Township temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building earlier this week. The crash occurred at the McDonald’s located on East Veterans Highway.…
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Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid
Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…
Cocaine bust on Route 33 lands two in trouble during traffic stop
Police say drugs, paraphernalia and outstanding warrants surfaced during roadside investigation TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A traffic stop on Route 33 led to the arrest of two people after officers allegedly discovered…
Update: Ocean County GOP Chairman Soundly Defeated in Plumsted Republican Primary Election
Gilmore-Aligned Republicans Routed in Plumsted as Grassroots Faction Takes Control A Republican primary reshaped the political landscape in Plumsted Township, where candidates aligned with a grassroots organization captured most county committee seats…
Tommy’s Tavern + Tap in Toms River Draws Crowds as Latest Name in Growing Local Restaurant Scene
If you miss TGI Fridays in Toms River and Brick, one of those once vacant restaurants have a new tenant. Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, located at 1279 Hooper Avenue in Toms River,…
Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter
Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a…
Bada Boom ‘Italian’ meatball hoagie debuts in New Jersey on Mangia Monday at PrimoHoagies
A spicy twist on a Philadelphia staple arrives in New Jersey for one day of discounted hoagies and a limited-time menu launch. Philadelphia, PA – PrimoHoagies is rolling out a new limited-time…
Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…
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…
Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward
A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…
Rabbi: Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish Encouraged to be "Shtickle Pioneers" to Settle Ocean County
Updated to replace Video broken link 3/19/2026 In November of 2016, at a national convention of Agudath Israel of America (AIOA), Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz decreed Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish community to become “schtickle…
Luxury and lifestyle meet in Toms River’s $1.8M Castle Park estate sale
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The final week of February brought another wave of high-value home sales across Toms River, but one property stood out above the rest — a North Dover masterpiece…
Expose it all! YouTuber who exposed Minnesota childcare talks fraud in Lakewood, New Jersey
A video that made it seem like YouTuber Nick Shirley was in Lakewood turned out to be wishful thinking after stirring debate online. Correction: This report has been updated to provide clarity…
The ‘Takeover of Jackson and Lakewood’ featured in latest Tyler Oliveira documentary
A YouTube filmmaker’s latest release ignites backlash and police response in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – A controversial video released this week by YouTuber Tyler Oliviera has triggered backlash from residents and…