Forked River

Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls

FORKED RIVER, NJ — A pole fire forced a full closure of Route 9 early Thursday between Lighthouse Drive and North Main Street in Forked River, halting morning traffic as emergency crews…

August 21, 2025

New all-inclusive playground opens at Eno’s Pond County Park in Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County Park. The…

June 26, 2025

Forked River man awarded Governor’s Team of Excellence honor for affordable housing work

TRENTON, N.J. — Gavin Rozzi of Forked River was honored with the Governor’s Team of Excellence Award during New Jersey’s State Employee Recognition Day ceremony held Wednesday, May 7, at the Trenton…

May 19, 2025

Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River

By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to add a little excitement—and a lot of conversation—to your home? Meet Tonic, the sleek black feline with a personality as bold as…

April 5, 2025

Heartbroken cat returns to shelter in Forked River after losing his owner

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Rascal, a six-year-old cat with a gentle heart, is back at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter after losing his loving owner. Adopted in 2019, Rascal lived a…

January 15, 2025

Meet Mozzarella: A Resilient Shelter Dog Awaiting a Forever Home in Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ – At the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, shelter dogs like Mozzarella spend their days eagerly awaiting adoption. On a hot and humid New Jersey day, Mozzarella, a nearly…

June 23, 2024

New Home Sought for Spirited Puppy Found as Stray in Forked River

FORKED RIVER, NJ – A terrier-type puppy named Adalee, described as “fabulous, funny, and silly,” is currently being cared for by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter after being found as a…

April 9, 2024

Snoopy, A New Best Friend Awaits at Forked River Shelter

FORKED RIVER, NJ—Snoopy, a striking mix of pointer and pit bull aged approximately 2 and a half years, is eagerly seeking a family to call his own. Having arrived at the Associated…

March 6, 2024

Forked River Halloween Festival at the Old Schoolhouse Museum

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The Lacey Historical Society is set to host its Annual Halloween Family Fest at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, located directly behind Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream. Scheduled over two…

October 4, 2023

Luxurious Forked River Waterfront Mansion Lists for $2.6 Million

FORKED RIVER, NJ – In the tranquil coastal town of Forked River, a breathtaking waterfront property has been listed for sale at a staggering $2.6 million. Located at 1240 Orlando Drive, this…

September 19, 2023

Forked River vo-tech school to get new roof this summer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Forked River is getting a new roof this summer. County officials are now soliciting bids for the project. Sealed bids for…

April 26, 2023

Forked River Woman Critical After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 33 year old Forked River woman was struck by a passing vehicle driven by a Seaside Heights resident on Hooper Avenue in downtown Toms River. According to…

September 13, 2022

Forked River Man Charged with DWI

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lacey Township police chief Michael DiBella today announced That a Forked River man was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated after officers observed him failing to stop…

September 9, 2022

Forked River Man Charged for Burglaries, Car Fire After Lifting Energy Drink from Wawa

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Red Bull gives you wings, but for one Ocean County man, a stolen energy drink led to the burglary of multiple unlocked cars nearby. Brian Salters, 43, of…

August 25, 2022

Forked River structure fire accidental, police

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a home last Thursday on Anchorage Drive in Forked River has been determined to have been sparked by accidental causes. The Lacey Township Police Department…

March 10, 2022

Part of Forked River dog park closed after vehicle crashed through fence

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Part of the dog park will be closed until further notice in Forked River after a vehicle smashed through the fence at the small dog park located within…

January 21, 2022

Graffiti on Forked River Bridge Calls MAGA “Vanilla ISIS”

FORKED RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is MAGA Country, which is why a bit of graffiti on Beach Boulevard in Forked River on the way to the way to Bay Front Park…

February 15, 2021

Forked River woman caught in Barnegat with meth by State Police

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Buffy Schoonmaker, 48, of Forked River, N.J. as a result of a motor vehicle stop that led to the seizure of…

December 3, 2020

After 50 Years in Service Forked River Gazette Shuts Down Due to COVID-19

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The Forked River Gazette has shut down after serving the community for nearly 50 years. Founded in 1971, the Gazette was the local voice of the Forked River…

July 20, 2020

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges in Forked River

LACEY-On Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 6:50 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a traffic stop on Lakeside Drive North near Penn Avenue in Forked River for speeding. Officer Michael Verwey responded to…

January 8, 2015

Man Injured After Car Overturns on Derby Court in Forked River

LACEY-On Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 4:54 p.m., Sergeant Paul Sullivan, Jr., and Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Lake Barnegat Drive North in Lanoka Harbor for…

January 8, 2015

Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients

TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…

July 12, 2025

Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers

In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…

June 2, 2025

Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township

Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…

April 29, 2025

Forked Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Leaving Her Body on Side of Road

FREEHOLD, NJ – Jeremy B. Cruz of Forked River has been found guilty of fatally strangling his wife after an argument and leaving her body on the side of a road in…

April 26, 2024

Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls

New all-inclusive playground opens at Eno’s Pond County Park in Forked River

Forked River man awarded Governor’s Team of Excellence honor for affordable housing work

Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River

Heartbroken cat returns to shelter in Forked River after losing his owner

Meet Mozzarella: A Resilient Shelter Dog Awaiting a Forever Home in Forked River

New Home Sought for Spirited Puppy Found as Stray in Forked River

Snoopy, A New Best Friend Awaits at Forked River Shelter

Forked River Halloween Festival at the Old Schoolhouse Museum

Luxurious Forked River Waterfront Mansion Lists for $2.6 Million

Forked River vo-tech school to get new roof this summer

Forked River Woman Critical After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Toms River

Forked River Man Charged with DWI

Forked River Man Charged for Burglaries, Car Fire After Lifting Energy Drink from Wawa

Forked River structure fire accidental, police

Part of Forked River dog park closed after vehicle crashed through fence

Graffiti on Forked River Bridge Calls MAGA “Vanilla ISIS”

Forked River woman caught in Barnegat with meth by State Police

After 50 Years in Service Forked River Gazette Shuts Down Due to COVID-19

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges in Forked River

Man Injured After Car Overturns on Derby Court in Forked River

Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers

Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township

Forked Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Leaving Her Body on Side of Road

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