Ocean County Introduces Kayak Rentals at A. Paul King County Park

Calling all kayaking enthusiasts! The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, is excited to announce the opening of the new Kayak Kiosk…

Suspected New Jersey Shoplifter Fled Police, Hid a Baby Deer in a Shopping Bag

Cops in Manahawkin, New Jersey, were surprised to find much more than they were looking for after apprehending a suspected shoplifter last week. In a surprising sequence of events, Stafford Police detained…

Phil Murphy Announces New Climate Tax to Save New Jersey Coastline from Sinking Into the Ocean

TRENTON, NJ – A new plan to defend New Jersey against the threat of global warming and rising sea levels amounts to little more than another tax on businesses, developers, and homeowners…

New Jersey Contractor Heading to Prison for Bilking Customers Out of $700k

Manahawkin, NJ – Adam Nevius, 49, of Manahawkin, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition. The Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P.,…

Traffic Alert: Route 72 Closures During Bridge Work Project

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Motorists are advised of upcoming travel disruptions on Route 72 due to the Manahawkin Bay Bridges project. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced lane closures…

Six Drunk Drivers Arrested in St. Patrick’s Day Parade DUI Operation

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — In response to the annual Belmar St. Patrick’s Parade, the Wall Township Police Department increased patrols on Sunday, March 3, utilizing funds from the New Jersey Division of…

“Distract and Grab” Theft Ring Busted After Statewide Investigation

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals involved in a series of “Distract and Grab” thefts and credit card fraud incidents across New Jersey…

Wall Township Police Department’s Week Filled with DUI, Drug Arrests

Weekly Arrest Blotter: DUIs and Drug Charges Dominate Local Police Activity Belmar, NJ – Local police have reported multiple arrests this week, highlighting a series of DUIs and drug-related offenses across the…

Five Car Crash Shuts Down Route 571 in Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A traffic incident involving five vehicles occurred on Friday, at around 7:20 pm. Manchester Township Police Department officers responded to the crash site at Route 571 and Commonwealth…

New Jersey Braces for Rain, Wind, Coastal Flooding and Possible Snowfall on Monday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents across New Jersey are gearing up for a wet and windy start to the week, as a significant weather system brings rain and breezy conditions across the…

Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

Ocean County Woman Arrested for Stabbing Teen Multiple Times

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A confrontation in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin on Thursday, December 14, at approximately 3:54 PM, led to a juvenile sustaining stab wounds, prompting a response from…

Bomb Threat Clears New Jersey DMV Office

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On November 2 at, around 3:30 PM, Stafford Township Police Department responded to a bomb threat at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission located at 712 East Bay…

Good Luck Point - Abandoned radio station in Berkeley Township, NJ

Exploring The Inside of Ocean County’s Deteriorating 100-Year-Old Radio Station

Historic AT&T Radio Transmitter Site at Good Luck Point Faces Deterioration BERKELEY, NJ — The once state-of-the-art AT&T communications center at Good Luck Point, a critical link for maritime communication, now stands…

Wall Township Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening Around Town

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Department reported a series of arrests conducted over a span of one week, ranging from drug possession to criminal mischief and driving while intoxicated. On…

Ocean County Resident Strikes Gold with $859K Jersey Cash 5 Win

TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket sold in Ocean County nailed all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, October 18, taking home a hefty $859,633 prize. The winning…

Wall Township Man Arrested for DWI After Striking Utility Pole, Shutting Down Route 34

Wall Township, NJ — Emergency services in Wall Township responded to a vehicular accident last night at 11:40pm on Highway 34 near Megill Road, where a car struck and snapped a utility…

Here Are the Spirit Halloween Stores Operating in New Jersey This Year

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – As Halloween nears, Spirit Halloween stores across New Jersey are preparing to welcome customers for in-store shopping. The festive atmosphere and the signature orange and black signs are…

The Mask Mandate is Back; Three New Jersey Hospitals Require Face Coverings

HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Meridian Health has reinstated mask mandates at three of its facilities, requiring all staff, patients, and visitors to wear face coverings. The mask policy, which was announced on…

Where Is the Nearest New Jersey Spirit Halloween Store in 2023: A Complete List

Spirit Halloween, a popular seasonal retailer, has expanded its footprint across New Jersey with a wide selection of Halloween costumes, decorations, and accessories. The chain, which operates over 1,500 stores throughout the…

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