Hirsh Singh: Cory Booker’s Worst Nightmare; Republican Announces U.S. Senate Challenge for 2020

Government News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

ATLANTIC CITY-As Cory Booker’s race for the U.S. Presidency struggles to stay afloat, tensions rise in New Jersey as Republican contender and unapologetic Trump supporter Hirsh Singh filed with the Federal Election…

April 24, 2019

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Berkeley Township Authorizes Membership in the New Jersey Coastal Coalition

New Jersey News

BERKELEY – On Monday February 25th, the Berkeley Township Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Township to join the New Jersey Coastal Coalition. “At the suggestion of Ocean County Freeholder Director,…

March 3, 2019

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Ocean County Republicans Announce 2019 Campaign Recommendations

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ-Today the Ocean County Republican Organization formally announced the recommendation of the 2019 Candidate Screening Committee. The committee met with and interviewed candidates for County Freeholder, County Sheriff, and candidates…

February 17, 2019

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Congressman Joins Township to Remember 9/11

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TOMS RIVER-17 years after the terrorist attack against America on 9/11/01, Toms River Township held their annual memorial ceremony this morning. In attendance was Congressman Tom MacArthur. The event was hosted by…

September 11, 2018

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Couple Escapes Walmart on Motorized Shopping Carts

Police Blotter

LACEY-A man and woman are being sought after stealing two motorized shopping carts from the Lanoka Harbor Walmart store. The two were last seen traveling away from the scene of their crime…

August 7, 2018

1 min read

Freeholders Recognize K-9’s

Police Blotter

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders joined with Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy in recognizing the work of the bloodhounds that are members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. The…

July 23, 2018

1 min read

Community Garden Built in Toms River a Beacon of Hope in Fight Against Opioid Addiction

In the News

TOMS RIVER-A ground breaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the future site of the Butterfly Memorial Memorial Garden, which will serve as a serene setting for remembrance, reflection and hope for…

May 13, 2018

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Arrest Made in November Burger King Robbery

Police Blotter

LACEY-At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building…

April 7, 2018

1 min read

$416 MIllion County Operating Budget Sees 1/2 Penny Decrease for Taxpayers

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2018 budget that comes with a small decrease in the county property tax rate while…

March 6, 2018

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Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities

Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…

November 3, 2017

1 min read

Ocean County Raises Awareness for Women’s Health

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER – Women’s Health Month is being celebrated around Ocean County to encourage women to put their well-being first and take care of their health. The Ocean County Board of Chosen…

October 20, 2017

1 min read

Honoring Prosecutor Coronato

Ocean County News

A host of elected officials along with students gathered at the Ocean County Library, Toms River, on Oct. 6 as Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato was honored with the New Jersey…

October 13, 2017

1 min read

Women’s Commission Celebrates 40th Year

Community News

From raising awareness through programs on sexual assault to recognizing the many contributions of women throughout history, the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women turns 40 this year. “For…

October 4, 2017

1 min read

Ocean County Kicks off Barnegat Bay Blitz

Ocean County News

A warm welcome under chilly gray skies was provided to participants in the 8th Barnegat Bay Blitz held on June 7 at the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices off Bandon…

June 9, 2017

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County: Every 98 Seconds, a Sexual Assault Occurs

Police Blotter

Every 98 seconds, another sexual assault occurs according to the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. In recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Ocean…

May 4, 2017

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Lacey Township Police Department/Ocean County Sheriff’s Police Explorer Program Monthly Update

Police Blotter

by Chief Michael DiBella, Lacey PD LACEY-On December 7th, 2016, I announced Lacey Township Police Department’s partnership with the Ocean County Sheriff to bring our young adults the most advanced police explorer program available. The recent partnership…

January 25, 2017

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Ocean County Freeholders Weigh in on Joint Base Tanker News

Politics

Press Release from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders The announcement to locate a new generation of military fuel tanker aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been met with full support…

January 17, 2017

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Jackson Police Blotter: December 28-January 3, 2017

Police Blotter

The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during…

January 9, 2017

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Ocean County's New Freeholder to Tackle Homeless Problems

In the News

TOMS RIVER– Newly appointed Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines said one of her main goals as a freeholder is to work on the problems of poverty and homelessness in the county. Haines…

February 5, 2016

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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 19th thru 25th, 2016

Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter January 19th thru 25th, 2016 . . Extortion via the Internet – On Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12:41 p.m., Lacey Township Police responded to a Lanoka Harbor address…

January 28, 2016

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