Parents of Teen Killed by Drunk Driver After Leaving Silverton Firehouse Party Sue Fire Company

The lawsuit alleges an underage driver was served alcohol at a party hosted at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company before a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso. TOMS RIVER,…

Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County

Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…

Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

Lakewood Developer Sues Manchester Township Over Housing Ban, Claims Zoning Change Was Illegal

A Lakewood-based developer has filed suit against Manchester Township, alleging officials improperly changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on a 25-acre Whiting property. A developer is asking an…

Top Ocean County Farm Markets for Fresh Jersey Produce, Local Foods, and Family-Friendly Shopping

Ocean County, NJ — As New Jersey’s growing season ramps up, residents and visitors looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and locally made products have no shortage of options across Ocean…

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NJ Republican Renews School Funding Fight, Questions Why Camden Gets $55K Per Student While Toms River Gets $2K

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s long-running battle over school funding formulas reignited this week after Assemblyman Alex Sauickie posted a graphic comparing state aid between some of the state’s highest-funded and lowest-funded…

Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school

School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…

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Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

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Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild

Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…

Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester

New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…

Deadly Manchester Lake Could Be Township’s Answer to Affordable Housing Crisis as Council Reviews Master Plan

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s known as the “Sarco Pit” to many locals, but it’s actually an abandoned, flooded sand pit owned and operated by Heritage Minerals in Manchester Township, with a…

Fake shooting call triggers massive police response in NJ swatting scare

Swatting incident sends armed police rushing to homes in Ocean County BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A false report of a shooting triggered a heavy police response in Ocean County after authorities say…

NJ woman identified after fatal police shooting during medical call

NJ AG identifies woman killed in police shooting during medical call in Lacey Township LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a police-involved shooting during a medical call…

Beloved tiger Jess dies weeks after Popcorn Park mourns loss of longtime bear

Lacey Township, NJ – A well-known animal refuge in Ocean County is mourning the loss of two longtime residents within weeks, as staff announced the death of Jess the tiger following a…

New Jersey Attorney General investigatiging after woman in medical distress who called 911 shot and killed by cops

A predawn 911 medical call in Lanoka Harbor ended in a fatal police encounter now under state investigation. Lacey Township, NJ – A woman was shot and killed by a Lacey Township…

One dead after dramatic police encounter in Ocean County

Police encounter in Lacey Township leaves one person dead, officer injured LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A police encounter in Ocean County early Monday morning left one person dead and a police officer…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

Beloved Rescue Bear Maryann Dies at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge

Maryann, a rescued black bear who spent years living peacefully at the refuge, passed away after a long life surrounded by care. Lacey Township, NJ – Staff and supporters at Popcorn Park…

More than 38,000 without power across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Widespread power outages continued across Ocean County Monday as blizzard conditions battered the region, leaving more than 38,000 customers without electricity, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.…

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