The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…

Prosecutor opens investigation after seven juveniles injured in Berkeley Township firepit explosion on New Year’s Eve

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Authorities are investigating a flash fire that injured seven juveniles during a New Year’s Eve gathering at a North Trenton Avenue residence, officials said. According to Ocean County…

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Seven juveniles injured in Berkeley Township firepit explosion

Berkeley Township, NJ – Seven juveniles suffered burns after a flash fire erupted in a backyard firepit late Tuesday night, prompting a multi-agency investigation, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.…

Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

Local journalist honored for top county government coverage by NJ Society of Professional Journalists

NEWARK, NJ – Stephanie Faughnan of JerseyShoreOnline.com has been awarded first place for Best Coverage of County Government in the 2025 New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (NJ-SPJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards.…

Stolen support dog ‘One Eye Willie’ found safe after being taken from owner’s yard

Howell, NJ – A husky-shepherd mix named “One Eye Willie,” reported stolen from a Howell yard earlier this week, has been found safe and is set to be reunited with his family.…

Toms River driver indicted after high-speed leap ends in fatal crash

NJ man indicted after high-speed crash launched car 189 feet, killing passenger Lakewood, NJ — A Toms River man was indicted Tuesday on multiple charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after investigators say he…

Beloved Ocean City McDonald’s to close after decades, workers given less than a week’s notice

OCEAN CITY, NJ – A longtime McDonald’s at the gateway to Ocean City is shutting its doors this weekend, leaving more than 30 employees suddenly out of work just days before the…

Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight

Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…

Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus on Sunday remains critical

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenage girl from Jackson remains in critical condition after she was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning. The collision happened at…

If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

Cops blitz Ocean County roads in crackdown on fatal crashes

Ocean County launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown to combat deadly crash surge BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement agencies across Ocean County will deploy a coordinated high-visibility traffic safety detail this Wednesday…

Cyclist and officer identified in deadly bike crash on NJ highway

E-bike rider dies after collision with patrol car in Middletown as AG names officer involved TRENTON, NJ – The state Attorney General’s Office on Monday released the names of the cyclist and…

Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…

False Rumor of Homeless Veteran’s Purple Heart Being Thrown Out in Toms River Fabricated by Political Adversary

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A story that went viral on social media claiming the Township of Toms River, and more directly, Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick had thrown out a Purple Heart Medal…

Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club

Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…

Humpback whale surprises boaters by swimming into Manasquan River

Giant whale spotted feeding in Manasquan River draws crowd MANASQUAN, NJ — A Humpback whale stunned onlookers Friday morning after making an unexpected detour from the Atlantic Ocean into the Manasquan River,…

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