Calogero Rises Up As A Leader After Community Demands Stricter Enforcement of COVID-19 Rules in Lakewood

So far, only one elected official has had the guts to say what is on everyone’s mind in the towns surrounding Lakewood, Jackson Councilman Barry Calogero took a stand and demanded action…

Top 10 Pizzerias Worth Driving to at the Jersey Shore Once the Coronavirus Quarantine Ends

It’s been almost a month since the quarantine here in New Jersey began and we’re getting a little stir crazy. We can only long for the days of our freedoms being returned…

Coronapocalypse Police Blotter for NJ – 4/10/20

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today urged New Jersey residents to stay home and stay safe this holiday…

Today’s COVID-19 Numbers in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of 10 a.m. on April 5, there are 2,351 positive cases of COVID-19…

256 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of April 3, the State is reporting 1,743 positive cases of COVID-19 in…

New Jersey State Police Colonel: Acts of Anti-Semitism During Coronavirus Will Not Be Tolerated in Ocean County

TRENTON-Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police said on Friday that he will not tolerate acts of Anti-Semitism against the Orthodox Jewish community in and around Lakewood Township. This comes…

Ocean & Monmouth County Heat Map – Coronavirus – As of March 25, 2020

Ocean County Town Name Number of Cases Lakewood 141 Toms River 40 Jackson 35 Brick 22 Berkeley 17 Point Pleasant Borough 13 Manchester 11 Barnegat 10 Lacey 10 Stafford 5 Little Egg…

Spirit Halloween Donates Nearly $72,000 to the Child Life Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

Neptune, NJ – February 12, 2020 – For the fourth consecutive year, Spirit Halloween has provided a significant grant to Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey…

BREAKING NEWS: If You Bring Drugs to Brick WaWa, You’re Probably Going to Get Arrested

BRICK-If you’re dealing drugs or just carrying them, and you haven’t been reading the news, it’s probably not a smart idea anymore to bring your stash anywhere near WaWa in Brick. Criminals…

Residents Upset Over Dash Cam of School Bus Going Through Red Light

HOWELL-In New Jersey, to many people, a yellow light means to go faster, but perhaps not if you’re the driver of a school bus carrying children through Jackson Township. A Jay’s bus…

Two Plans; Development Could Turn Toms River Into New Jersey’s Major Next City

TOMS RIVER-Two plans on the table in Toms River could push the town of 92,000 people over the edge to become a full-fledged city. First the Downtown Toms River Redevelopment Plan…

There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Golden Brings “Minus” Touch to the Shores of Ocean County

Is Shaun Golden’s touch good or bad for Toms River Republicans? TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor had a special guest this week in the form of Monmouth County…

GOP Chairman Golden, Monmouth County Republicans Continue Taking a Beating in the Voting Booth

OCEAN TOWNSHIP-The Monmouth County Democrat party has gained even more ground in Monmouth County after Tuesday’s election in Ocean Township gave the party majority control of the municipal council. Republicans in the…

St. Aloysius, St. Veronica Schools to Merge Into Mother Seton Academy

by St. Aloysius School JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ-Two strong and successful Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton – situated just over three miles apart – will pool their resources and efforts…

Report: Brick Mayor Partied with Marijuana Dispensary Exec After Election Win

BRICK-After winning his re-election bid last year, Mayor John Ducey held a party. Many political allies and operatives were in attendance, but one man slipped by anyone’s attention until now. According…

Democrats Sink $50,000 into Losing Campaign in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-In a failed attempt to take over Jackson Township, state Democrats sunk over $50,000 into the campaign of Tracie Yostpille, the Vice President of the Monmouth County branch of the NJEA.…

Is the Party Over for Brick Democrats?

BRICK-A report today filed by Brick Township Democrat Stan Schick on PoliticsOC confirms what many have suspected for months, a strong divide is growing stronger every day within the Brick Township Democrats’…

Police Capture Man Who Robbed 7-11

BRICK-On September 11th, 2018 at 2 am, the Brick Township Police Department responded to the 7-11 located at 1151 Burnt Tavern Road for a reported attempted robbery. Ptl. Gordon was the first Officer…

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Recognize 26 Young Women with Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more than 100…

Jersey Assassins Win 2018 USSSA Cabin Fever 14u Fastpitch Softball Tournament

LAWRENCEVILLE-The winter weather in New Jersey held off just long enough Easter weekend to allow for the opening of the 2018 United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) travel softball season. Weather threatened…

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