Ocean County Graduates Police Officers
A graduation ceremony for 22 new police officers marked the completion of five months of extensive training at the Ocean County Police Academy, Lakewood. The ceremony was held Jan. 19 at the…
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Toms River Schools Awarded Sustainable Grant Funding from NJEA
Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced that Toms River High School South and Intermediate East have been awarded $10,000 and $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants,…
School District Signs $637k Deal with RWJBarnabas for Arena Sponsorship
Toms River Regional Schools today announced a multifaceted partnership with RWJBarnabas Health on a five-year agreement to become the official healthcare partner to the Toms River School District. Through this alliance, RWJBarnabas…
Brick Township Parks Services Recognized by NJ Society of Engineers
Submitted by Brick Township Brick Township’s Municipal Recreation Facilities Improvement Project was awarded First Place in the category of the Municipal Parks / Recreation Projects by the New Jersey Society of Municipal…
Brewery, Restaurant Hoping to Open New Location in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-A new restaurant could be coming to a pad site at the Ocean County Mall in the near future. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, a chain restaurant is planning to open…
N.J. woman wins $5M with accidental scratch-off lottery ticket purchase
A New Jersey woman won $5 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket she purchased accidentally in New York City and didn’t even bother checking for two weeks. Oksana Zaharov, 46, of Edgewater,…
Prosecutor: Jackson Man Among Nine Arrested in Freehold Drug Ring Bust
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – Nine members of a Freehold Borough cocaine distribution ring were arrested yesterday, after a nine-month investigation. The group was moving approximately one-third of a kilogram of…
Holiday and Christmas Events in Ocean County This Weekend. Dec. 1-3, 2017
Event: Our Gang Players presents Miracle on 34th Street Date: 12/1/2017 – 7pm, 12/2/2017 – 7pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Stafford Township Arts Center When 12/1/2017 – 7pm12/2/2017 – 7pm12/3/2017 – 2pm Click for more…
Councilman Nixon: Jackson’s Division Between Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Must End Now
JACKSON-The township council of Jackson which has drafted a large number of ordinances aimed to curb the growth of Orthodox Jews here is now singing a different tune after it was issued…
Jewish Voting Bloc Snubs Guadagno, Calls State PBA Director of Government Affairs a “Nazi Forerunner”
LAKEWOOD-This year, the influential Lakewood VAAD, a council of Orthodox religious, community and business leaders snubbed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and announced their endorsement of Democrat Phil Murphy. In a surprise preface…
Homeless Man Found Dead After Falling Into Toms River
by Al DellaFave, OCPO On November 2, 2017 at 2:48 pm, the South Toms River Police Department received a 911 call reporting an unknown male had fallen into the Toms River. South…
Attorney General Issues Stern Warning to Jackson Township; Doesn’t Rule Out Similar Charges
TRENTON-The Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday announced charges against the township council of the City of Mahwah for practices against the Orthodox Jewish community it felt were in violation of…
Jackson Liberty Band Crowned 2017 State Champions
by Tammy Garcia JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Marching Band are your 2017 NJ STATE CHAMPIONS! This is the first time in the school’s short history the band has held the title of State…
Amy Cores Challenges Senator Singer, Invites Long-time Politician to Carpool to Newspaper Candidate Session
HOWELL-Amy Cores, a challenger to New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer has invited the longtime senator who represents Lakewood to carpool with her to an upcoming candidate session hosted by the Asbury…
Seaside Park Aiming to Break Beach Angel Guinness World Record
by Phyllis Lacca The old saying goes, “Records are meant to be broken.” With the help of the community, that’s exactly what OceanFirst Bank intends to do to the Guinness World Record…
‘Transforming Schools from the Inside Out’ the Theme for Series of Workshops Hosted by District’s Elementary Professional Academy
TOMS RIVER-The impact of social and emotional well-being on overall health is undeniable, even as associated strategies continue to evolve and be explored. A more holistic, inclusive, and relationships-based approach to mental…
Toms River Regional Schools Celebrates Maker Movement
Volunteers and Platinum Sponsors Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation help create third free Jersey Shore Makerfest for educators and community members from around region The community is invited to attend the third…
Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…
Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Torres Guilty on Political Corruption Charges
TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty today to a criminal conspiracy charge for directing that city employees perform work at a private…