Ocean County parks now accepting Christmas trees

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Parks Department is now accepting Christmas trees for disposal. Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday…

Do you know this guy? The Stafford Police believe him to be a hit and run suspect

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department is asking residents to help them identify a suspect wanted for a hit and run accident at the Taco Bell restaurant. The Stafford Township…

Stafford Police Officer Gets a Little Thanks for Giving by 96-Year-Old Resident

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – When 96-year-old Virginia, a resident of Stafford Township had a late-night issue with her refrigerator days before Thanksgiving, she called the Stafford Police Department. Instead of referring her to…

Governor Murphy Escalates COVID-19 Crackdown Against Small Businesses in Violation of Executive Orders

TRENTON, NJ – Inspectors from the New Jersey Division of the ABC have been dispatched across the state by Governor Phil Murphy to issue fines and if necessary shut down small businesses…

Many New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Agencies Now By Appointment Only

TOMS RIVER, NJ – State officials are trying to catch up to their New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission backlogs and now, waiting online is a thing of the past as several of…

Ocean County Announces Extended Hours for Voter Assistance Services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – 2020 General Election just days away, Ocean County voters who need assistance with vote-by-mail ballots can access help through the Ocean County Clerk Election Services staff in the…

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission to Cease Walk-In Service At Several Location, By Appointment Only

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Things may be going from bad to worse for the thousands of people who are trying to catch up to their New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission backlogs. The commission…

Spirit Halloween Again Selects K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital as Recipient of Spirit of Children Annual Fundraiser

Neptune, NJ – October 8, 2020 – For the fifth consecutive year, Spirit Halloween has selected the Child Life program at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, located at…

America’s Second Largest Movie Theater Chain to Suspend Operations at 500 Theaters

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Cineworld, which operates over 500 Regal Theaters across the United States last week confirmed reports that they are considering shutting down operations nationwide. This comes as several planned blockbuster…

Hackensack Meridian Health Launches Circle of Compassion, a Financial Assistance Program to Benefit Health Care Heroes

Edison, NJ – September 30, 2020 – Hackensack Meridian Health has launched the Circle of Compassion program, which provides compassionate, timely and equitable financial assistance to team members affected by a disaster…

“Shameful” Three Charged for Stealing from Ocean County Veterans Charity

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 24, 2020, Jesse Violante, 33, of Tuckerton, Mary Anne Dileo, 67, of Manahawkin, and Gary Mclain, 33, of…

Barnegat Bay Police, Trump, Military Appreciation Boat Parade Seeks to Break World Record on Saturday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A massive boat parade honoring President Donald Trump, American veterans and police will take off on a three-hour tour (or so). Stafford Township Councilman George Williams is the…

Facebook Fans Help Police Department Solve Old Theft, Credit Card Fraud Case

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Wednesday, July 9th 2020 the Stafford Township Police Department received a report of a stolen purse, where the suspects later used the victim’s credit cards at several locations…

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Welcomes Seven New Trustees

Neptune, NJ – July 28, 2020 – Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of David M. Epstein, Esq., Harpreet Pall, M.D., MBA, CPE, Sandra…

Motor Vehicle Office Closed After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Motor Vehicle Commission center will be shut down for the next week officials said today after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The office will be closed…

Lakewood DMV, 9 Others Already Stopped Taking New Customers as Long Lines Continue

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Phil Murphy clusterf8ck that is the Motor Vehicle Commission restart after COVID-19 shows no signs of slowing down as the Lakewood MVC office stopped taking new customers as…

HEAT WAVE: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Jersey Shore Through Wednesday

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Temperatures at the Jersey Shore could top 100 degrees on Sunday with a heat index over 110, according to the National Weather Service. This warning is in effect…

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Virtual Golf Classic Raises Nearly $240,000

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Virtual Golf Classic Raises Nearly $240,000 The virtual tournament raised funds for greatest need programs and services at Jersey Shore University…

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Hosting Virtual Golf Classic on July 13

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Hosting Virtual Golf Classic on July 13 The signature virtual tournament will raise funds for greatest need programs and services at…

Watch As Web Cam Captures Banner Plane Crashing Into Ocean Off LBI

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Saturday, a banner plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Surf City on Long Beach Island and a webcam captured the entire thing. https://www.facebook.com/lovelylbi/videos/297098168337472/…

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