Ocean County Afternoon Traffic Report – July 26, 2018
Construction I-195 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on I-195 westbound East of Exit 22 – CR 638 in Jackson Twp. Left lane closed until 3:00 P.M. Construction US 9 As of 9:00am,…
Disgraced Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Working on Plea Deal
TOMS RIVER-Charged with stealing approximately $118,000 from the Little League baseball and softball program at Holbrook Little League, former league president Anthony DelVecchio and Treasurer John Lehman are working on plea bargains,…
Former Auburn Star Victoria Draper Talks About Life in the Pros with Chinese National Team
by Erin Stilton VIERA, FL-Victoria Draper has turned in her Auburn Tigers college uniform and now wears Chinese red as she plays for the Beijing Shougang Eagles professional softball team. Beijing’s roster…
Freehold Raceway Mall Now Charging for Parking Spots
FREEHOLD-Patrons to the Freehold Raceway Mall are upset over new premium parking fees that have customers walking past acres of open spots near the mall entrance. The program announced in December caught…
Fire Consumes Home in Howell Township
HOWELL-On Saturday, the Southard Fire Dept was dispatched for a small mulch fire. Shortly after being dispatched we were dispatched again for a structure fire as the fire grew in size. Mutual…
True Grit: Jessie Warren Hits a Home Run on Next Pitch After Foul Ball to the Face
by Erin Stilton VIERA, FL-Jessie Warren, who made one of the most memorable plays in collegiate softball history Warren, playing third base, made that diving catch and double play that led her…
Police: Photographer Arrested at Fatal Accident Scene for Assaulting Officer
JACKSON-Police in Jackson have arrested a man claiming to be a photographer at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred Thursday on South Hope Chapel Road. Police said Paul C. Williams…
Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Bringing Ruthless Softball to New Jersey This Summer
JACKSON-When Crystl Bustos was twelve years old, she was turning heads in the softball community of southern California. She had everything going right for her. She was one of the top rated…
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…
Howell Police Commend Moviegoers After Bomb Scare
HOWELL-A bomb scare at the local Howell Xscape movie theater turned out to be a false alarm according to police here. According to witnesses, moviegoers were interrupted after three men walked into…
Jersey Assassins Crowned 2018 New Jersey USA Softball State Champions
EWING-The Jersey Assassins won the 2018 USA Softball New Jersey 14U A division championship this weekend with a 13-0 shutout against Diamonds to Boardroom. Kate Struz (Howell MS South) pitched a one…
Jersey Intensity 12u Wins Memorial Day Salute Tournament
WESTHAMPTON, NJ– The Jersey Intensity 12u team won the 2018 Memorial Day Salute fastpitch tournament, defeating the Lady Jags, out of Jackson 6-3 in the championship game this past weekend. Travel Softball…
New Jersey USSSA Softball Power Ratings Leaders as of May 23, 2018
Memorial Day marks the official start of travel softball in New Jersey for most teams and this weekend was a busy one across the state and beyond. Here are the USSSA Power…
Ocean County Memorial Held for Fallen Police Officers
by NJ OAG LAKEWOOD-On Friday, NJ Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined the families and friends of fallen officers, and community guests at the Ocean County Police Chief’s Association Law Enforcement Memorial…
Man Bit Officer’s Hand in Drunken Stupor
by Jackson PD JACKSON-On Saturday night, shortly after 9pm, Jackson Police Officers Davis, Minissale and Thomason responded to a residence on Topaz Drive on the report of an intoxicated male causing a…
Crosswalk to Johnson School Axed by County Officials for New Three Story 216 Unit Apartment Complex
JACKSON-A project proposed by Highview Homes, LLC to build 215 high density apartments on Larsen Road across the street from the Johnson and Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary schools had a minor setback after Ocean…
Background Checks for Elected Officials in Another Shore Town After Councilman’s Arrest
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS-Spring Lake Heights Borough Councilman Robert Merriken is in hot water after an arrest captured on a police officer’s body cam landed the elected official in jail on CDS charges in…
Toms River Council Ordinance Protects North Dover Land Tract from Overdevelopment
TOMS RIVER-A large 50 acre land tract in the heart of the North Dover section of the township has been changed to limit the density of construction should it be be developed…
Potok Wins First Varsity Game for Jags in 4-1 Win Over Southern Regional
JACKSON-Freshman Matt Potok picked up his first win of his career throwing 4 innings with 6 hits, 1 unearned run and 3k. Tom Cartnick Hit a big 2 run triple. Carmine Petosa…
New Ocean County Bridge Plan Includes Replacement of Grawtown Road Bridge
JACKSON-After the completion of the Cooksbridge Road Bridge, Ocean County engineers are looking now to replace the bridge on Grawtown Road according to a public notice issued by the county. The bridge…