Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…

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Security Camera Video Captures Dramatic Roof Collapse at Ocean Township BJ’s During Powerful Storm

Ocean Township, NJ – Security camera footage has captured the dramatic moment a section of the roof collapsed inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, sending debris crashing into the store…

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Mexican National Held in Ocean County Jail on Assault Charge with ICE Detainer

Toms River, NJ – A Mexican national is being held at the Ocean County Jail without bail after being charged with assault, according to county inmate records. Jail records identify the inmate…

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Mexican National Sentenced to Ocean County Jail on Drunk Driving Conviction

Toms River, NJ – An inmate booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday is serving a sentence following a conviction for driving while intoxicated, according to county inmate records. Jail records…

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Watch: Roof Collapse Reported at Ocean Township BJ’s Traps Multiple People; No Injuries

Ocean Township, NJ – Emergency responders from across Monmouth County are on the scene of a reported roof collapse at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township Monday afternoon as specialized rescue…

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Imminent Threat Alert Issued for New Jersey: Life-Threatening Danger in Lakewood, Toms River, Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Ocean County and southeastern Monmouth County, urging residents to avoid travel as heavy thunderstorms continue to produce…

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Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility

Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…

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Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid

Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…

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Former Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines Turns 80 After Life on Public Payroll

Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…

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Settlement Enforcement Motion Withdrawn in Lawsuit Involving Ocean GOP Chairman George Gilmore

A post-settlement court dispute involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore and his wife, Joanne Gilmore, was withdrawn one day before Gilmore was re-elected to lead the Ocean County Republican Organization. Toms…

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Honduran National Booked in Ocean County Jail on Assault, Criminal Mischief Charges

A 29-year-old Honduran citizen was booked into the Ocean County Jail Sunday on assault and criminal mischief charges, with one case carrying no bail while an earlier case remains open on a…

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Honduran National with ICE Detainer Arrested in Ocean County on Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges

A 31-year-old Honduran citizen is being held without bail in the Ocean County Jail while facing multiple aggravated assault, weapons, and terroristic threat charges, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…

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Mexican Migrant Charged for Aggravated Arson in Ocean County

A 40-year-old Mexican citizen was booked into the Ocean County Jail Friday on a second-degree aggravated arson charge and is being held without bail, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…

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Ocean County Man, 71, Jailed on Criminal Sexual Contact, False Imprisonment Charges

A 71-year-old Ocean County Jail inmate is facing charges of criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment after being booked Thursday, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ – John M. Capodanno was…

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Ocean County GOP Chairman’s $250k Loan Default Lawsuit Heads to Settlement Conference in July

A lawsuit involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, a disputed $250,000 loan, and allegations of offsetting business arrangements is back in Ocean County Superior Court after an appeals court overturned a…

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Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

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Wife of Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Continues Lawsuit Blaming Accountant for Couple’s Million Dollar IRS Debt

A lawsuit filed by Joanne Gilmore alleges her longtime accountant failed to advise her that she could file separate tax returns, a decision she claims could have protected her from IRS collection…

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Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns

A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…

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Six Migrants Arrested and Lodged in Ocean County Jail Over Father’s Day Weekend

Jail records show multiple inmates born outside the United States were booked into the Ocean County Jail during the Father’s Day weekend period on a variety of criminal charges ranging from assault…

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Fugitive Mexican Migrant With Previous Drug Arrest Captured in Ocean County

A 37-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County on a fugitive from justice charge, according to jail records. OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — An Ocean County inmate is being held…

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