Coast Guard Declares Conditions at Barnegat and Little Egg Inlets as Unsafe

BARNEGAT LIGHT-The U.S. Coast Guard today is advising boaters to stay off the water today after conditions at Ocean County’s two southern Ocean access points have gone from bad to worse. “Conditions…

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Jackson Township Hires Two New Police Officers

by JPD The Jackson Police Department would like to welcome aboard our two newest police officers and one Class 2 special police officer who were sworn in by the Township Clerk and…

Community News·Police Blotter

Toms River School District Hosts Regional Robotics Competition

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Parents, friends, and other robot enthusiasts packed the bleachers at the newly renamed RWJBarnabas Health Arena on January 21st to cheer on the robotics teams from Toms River…

New Jersey News·School and Education News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling

BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

Chris Christie and Phil Murphy join together to fight Trump

WASHINGTON — New Jersey’s incoming and outgoing governors joined U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez Sunday in urging President Donald Trump’s administration to immediately end talk of allowing oil drilling off…

New Jersey News·Politics

Freeholders Ask County Residents to Remember Those Who Served, and Are Serving, on Veterans Day November 11

ONE HUNDRED YEARS ago, hundreds of men from Ocean County were among the thousands of American troops fighting among the hellish trenches of the Western Front during the “War to End all…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Pygmy sperm whale, baby calf die after washing up on Jersey Shore beach

BRIGANTINE – A pygmy sperm whale and her young calf had to be euthanized Wednesday after they washed ashore in Brigantine hours apart, officials said. The adult female pygmy sperm whale was…

Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Community News

Governor Christie Dumps $20 Million into Barnegat Bay

Press Release Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today visited Ocean County’s Cattus Island Park in Toms River to announce a comprehensive action plan…

Community News·Politics

Fall A Great Season to Walk in the Park

COOLER temperatures, clear, crisp days and leaves changing colors – the Fall season is just the perfect time of year to see Ocean County Parks at their finest. “Our parks have beautiful…

Community News·Ocean County News

Township: Toms River Preparing for Possible Effect of Hurricane Jose

The Township of Toms River has released the following bulletin regarding the potential impact of Hurricane Jose at is expected to pass the coast of New Jersey in the Atlantic Ocean. Below…

Government News·Police Blotter

Pentagon: American Fighting for ISIS in Syria Now in US Custody

An American citizen fighting for Islamic State in Syria is in U.S. custody after surrendering to coalition-backed Syrian fighters. “Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) turned over an American citizen who surrendered to SDF…

US and World News

Volunteers, Veterans Mark 9/11 Anniversary With Community Service Projects

For Ely Ross, giving back to military veterans in the nation’s capital is personal. Ross, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998, completed tours in Iraq and Southeast Asia before leaving…

Community News·US and World News

Long-awaited $128M beach replenishment to start in Ortley Beach next month

TOMS RIVER — Beach replenishment for the northern Ocean County peninsula is set to start the middle of next month, with Ortley Beach as the first spot to get the sand. State…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Bring it On opens tonight at Toms River High School North

Toms River High School North’s musical opens Thursday night at 7:00 pm. This year’s production of “Bring It On” promises to be one of the all time best performances hosted by the…

School and Education News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Toms River North Student Selected to Present at Rutgers University Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

From the Toms River School District: Congratulations to HSN Authentic Science Research senior Nicolette Carbonetto for being the only Toms River student selected to do an oral presentation of her research at…

School and Education News

Man who sunk dog with truck on frozen Toms River gets 180 days in Ocean County Jail

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Andrew Mayer, 29, was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. The State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in…

Community News·Police Blotter

Freeholders Oppose Flounder Restrictions

OMS RIVER – Noting the importance of the fishing industry on Ocean County’s economy, County officials are supporting federal and state representatives and recreational and commercial anglers who are in opposition to…

Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

Search Continues for Body of Sarah Stern

FREEHOLD-On Friday, February 3, 2017, troopers from the New Jersey State Police Marine Bureau, Point Pleasant Station, began a secondary search of the Shark River for Sarah Stern’s remains, announced Monmouth County…

Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News

That Time General Mattis Didn't Knifehand President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump committed one of the biggest gaffes of his young Presidency on Friday when he called retired Marine Corps General James Mattis a “tremendous soldier”. While tens of thousands…

US and World News

General James "Mad Dog" Mattis Sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense

By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2017 — President Donald J. Trump signed two executive actions and watched as Vice President Mike Pence ceremonially swore in Defense Secretary…

US and World News