Fire rips through Manchester home, residents escape unharmed

MANCHESTER, NJ – A fast-moving blaze tore through a home on California Drive Friday evening, engulfing a garage and vehicle in flames before firefighters from across Ocean County brought it under control.…

Traffic stop leads to multiple warrant arrests across Wall Township

Warrants catch up to drivers in Wall Township WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A series of routine police encounters across Wall Township resulted in several arrests after officers discovered suspects wanted on outstanding…

Popular Jersey Shore Area BBQ Restaurant Goes Up in Flames

WHITING, NJ – A Saturday afternoon fire forced the evacuation of multiple businesses after flames tore through Dickey’s Barbeque Pit on Lacey Road in Manchester Township, authorities said. The incident happened a…

Cumberland woman charged in Baltimore Avenue assault

Woman charged with second-degree assault following January 8 incident Cumberland, MD – A 35-year-old woman has been served with a criminal summons in connection with an assault reported earlier this month on…

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20-year-old charged after alleged inappropriate contact with teen

Lacey Township man charged with child exploitation offenses following multi-agency investigation Lacey Township, NJ — A 20-year-old Lacey Township resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged…

Former Eckerd’s store in Forked River hits market for sale on busy Route 9

FORKED RIVER, N.J. – A former Eckerd’s drugstore building along Route 9 in Lacey Township has been listed for sale, offering investors or owner-operators a prime Ocean County retail site with strong…

Christmas Tree Recycling in Ocean County: Today is Take Your Christmas Tree Down Day

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – As National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day arrives today, Ocean County residents are being reminded to pack away the decorations, haul out the tree, and give it…

Ocean County is the Deadliest Place to Drive in New Jersey According to State Police Fatal Crash Records

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County once again led New Jersey in traffic deaths, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, as new data revealed the county recorded more fatal crashes than…

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Manchester opens temporary warming shelter as power restoration continues

Manchester, NJ – Township officials have opened a temporary warming shelter for residents still without power following widespread outages caused by electrical substation repairs overnight. The Manchester Police Department announced that the…

Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…

Jackson Township Public Notices: Ordinances for November 25, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-40AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OFOCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTINGTHE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, SO AS TOAMEND CHAPTER 244,…

New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

Jackson Township Public Notices: November 13, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-43AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATEOF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE 02-2025 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCEESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR ALL OF THE VARIOUS OFFICIALSAND…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

Jackson Township Ordinances Moved on First Reading

DASTI, McGUCKIN,McNICHOLS, CONNORS,ANTHONY & BUCKLEYCOUNSELLORS AT LAW620 WEST LACEY ROADFORKED RIVER, N.J. 08731ORDINANCE NO. 2025-39ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTYOF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZINGSPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TON.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(i)SECTION…