Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region Hospitals Receive ‘A’s for Patient Safety

All of Hackensack Meridian Health’s southern market hospitals including Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, Ocean Medical Center in Brick and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin have been awarded an…

Phil Murphy Recall Signing Event in Point Pleasant Today

POINT PLEASANT-The Phil Murphy Recall Petition committee will be in Point Pleasant tonight gathering signatures at the B2 Bistro, located on 709 Arnold Avenue from 6 to 7:pm. Frank Sadeghi, a…

Two Contractors Arrested for Defrauding Sandy Victims

Toms River-Authorities announced the arrest of Adam Nevius, age 44, and Kimberly Atkinson, age 50, both of Manahawkin, on charges of Failure to Make Required Disposition, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-9. Atkinson…

Ocean County Claims Goal of Meals to 300,000 Seniors in 2019

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is continuing its pledge to homebound and vulnerable seniors as it approves new contracts for the extensive senior nutrition program during its…

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees a part of their holiday cleanup. “While the holidays are a busy and special time of the…

Police Dog Stabbed while Officers Excuted Warrant for Kidnapper

Ocean County Prosecutor, Bradley D. Billhimer, announced that, “police shot Edward M. Walsh, born October 21, 1979, of Manahawkin, during the execution of a warrant for his arrest.” Walsh was wanted for…

Ocean County Hoping to Attract “High Quality” Film Industry

Unless you’re 8 guidos from Staten Island and North Jersey, Ocean County is hoping to attract filmmakers to take advantage of tax credits made available to producers earlier in July. While most…

Multiple Injuries Reported in Afternoon Crash

MANAHAWKIN-On 7/27/18 at 0950 hours the Stafford Police responded to a multi vehicle collision which occurred on Route 72 at Marsha Drive. A 2013 Ford Focus operated by Barbara Angeline, 73 of…

Deadline for School Board Candidates Fast Approaching

CANDIDATES seeking school board seats have until 4 p.m., Monday, July 30 to file their nominating petitions at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office in order to have their name placed on the…

Southern Regional Teacher to Attend C-SPAN Educational Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Southern Regional Middle School teacher, Bill Smith, will attend one of two C-SPAN Educators’ Conferences for an immersive experience with C-SPAN’s educational resources. Smith, a social studies teacher, is…

Marijuana Bust Reported in Stafford

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane announced today the culmination of a one month cooperative investigation into drug activity in the Southern Ocean County…

89 Year Old Man Injured After Car Drifted Into Parked Trailer

STAFFORD TWP-On July 16, 2018, at approximately 14:33 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two motor vehicles. Preliminary investigation revealed a Hyundai Elantra being driven…

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Recognize 26 Young Women with Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more than 100…

HS Softball: Southern Comes from Behind to Beat Henry Hudson

MANAHAWKIN-Southern Regional opened the 2017 season with an 8-9 come from behind win against visiting Henry Hudson. Keeley Himmelreich went 4-5, driving in 2 runs. Christina D’Amodio and Christine Rinaldi each went…

Ocean County to Spend $1,000,000 on Service Center Improvements

STAFFORD-After just eight years in operation, Ocean County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced they will be spending nearly $1,000,000 in upgrading their Southern Service Center here. Work is scheduled to begin…

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…

Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway

OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…

Voters Who Can’t Make it to the Polls Have Convenient Options in Ocean County

THE OCEAN COUNTY Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board of Elections are offering extended office hours to registered voters who will not be able to go to the polls on Tuesday,…

Ocean County Raises Awareness for Women’s Health

TOMS RIVER – Women’s Health Month is being celebrated around Ocean County to encourage women to put their well-being first and take care of their health. The Ocean County Board of Chosen…

Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…

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