Ocean County swears in first Orthodox Jewish commissioner as Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen takes office

Toms River, NJ – In a milestone moment for Ocean County, Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen was sworn in this week as the county’s first Orthodox Jewish commissioner, marking a significant step for representation…

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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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Jeep flips in Stafford crash leaving one hospitalized

Jeep overturns in violent Stafford Township crash that sends one to trauma center STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morning traffic was brought to a standstill Wednesday after a Jeep Wrangler flipped in a…

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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…

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Two Ocean County men sentenced to state prison for aggravated arson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Ocean County men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in an arson case that stemmed from a 2024 fire in Little Egg Harbor Township.…

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Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County

Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…

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Overnight rain makes a mess out of New Jersey’s morning commute: crashes, delays, and construction

Newark, NJ – Morning rain turned New Jersey’s rush hour into a gridlocked mess Thursday as slick roads caused a string of crashes and heavy backups across several major highways. Commuters faced…

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Hicksville man pleads guilty in drunken crash that killed bicyclist

Tuckerton man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief in Little Egg Harbor fire OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 21-year-old Tuckerton man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed part of…

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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

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Ocean County greenlights major traffic safety upgrades across 5 townships

Toms River, NJ — Traffic patterns across Ocean County are set for a significant overhaul after officials approved a series of safety upgrades, including signal revisions and no-passing zone changes on several…

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Ocean County player nets $571K in lottery jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Ocean County resident is holding a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $571,000 after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. The winning…

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Million-dollar lottery pot split between two Jersey counties

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lottery tickets sold in Ocean and Bergen counties matched all five winning numbers Sunday, securing a combined Jersey Cash 5 jackpot totaling $1,142,000. The winning tickets…

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Jackson to host free document shredding event on June 7 for Ocean County residents

JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of personal documents in Jackson Township on Saturday, June 7, as part of the county’s 2025 Residential Document Shredding…

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It has been over 100 years since a Jackson resident served on Ocean County Board of Commissioners

JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, continuing the longest stretch of nonrepresentation for…

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Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, stemming from a December 2023 bomb threat and a…

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New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…

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New Jersey Man Busted for Series of Lewd Incident With Young Girls in Lakewood

A Tuckerton man is in custody after being linked to a series of disturbing incidents involving young girls in Lakewood, authorities announced. Michael Marto, 28, faces charges of sexual assault, luring, lewdness,…

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Mysterious Geometric Patterns Carved into New Jersey’s Coastal Marshes Explained

From above, New Jersey’s coastal wetlands and marshes present a striking and perplexing sight: a network of mysterious squares and straight lines cutting through the lush green expanse. These geometric patterns, visible…

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Ocean County lottery player strikes gold with $484K Jersey Cash 5 win

TRENTON, NJ — One lucky lottery player in Ocean County is celebrating after winning the $484,967 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Monday. The winning ticket, sold at Mystic Wine & Spirits on…