Motorcyclist killed, SUV driver injured in crash, police say
MANCHESTER — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a sport utility vehicle on Route 70 in Whiting, police said Sunday. The driver of a Chrysler Pacifica attempted to make a…
Frazier Goes Yard in 9-1 Win Against Orioles
BALTIMORE — Aaron Judge and Chase Headley each hit two-run homers as the New York Yankees belted four en route to a 9-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of…
Freeholder Vicari: Abandoned Gas Stations Must Go
by OC Board of Freeholders TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said he hopes the demolishing of a former gas station on Route 37 starts a trend. “We have dilapidated…
Hurricane Irma causes ‘major damage’ in the Caribbean
A powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane has slammed into the French Caribbean islands, causing “major damage” en route to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before possibly heading for the US…
Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings
JACKSON-Swanborne LLC which owns 158.8 acres that stretches from East Veterans Highway to South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road has submitted a new application to the township zoning board. In July,…
Police: Toms River “Pipe Bomb” Was Not Real
On August 31st at 9:15 am Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to a reported pipe bomb at Honda of Toms River located at 346 Route 37 east. Honda workers discovered the…
Man Throws Park Bench Through Convenience Store Window; Tries to Set Concrete on Fire
by Stafford PD On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 AM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to McKinley Avenue Plaza located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 for a…
Brick Police Searching for Possible Attempted Child Abduction Suspect
BRICK-Brick Township Police say a man attempted to grab the wrist of a 10 year old boy in Walmart Friday afternoon and are seeking to identify the subject. No photo was…
Police Seeking to ID Man Accused of Fondling Self During Children's Movie
by Howell PD HOWELL-The Howell Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect committing a lewd act during an afternoon showing of the “Emoji” movie at “Xscape” movie…
40-year-old man accused of masturbating at playground
PARSIPPANY — A township man was arrested on Friday on charges he was masturbating at the playground in Troy Hills Village, police said. Jeffrey VanDuyne, Jr., 40, of Parsippany, was charged with…
Watchdog Group: Proposed Howell Recycling Facility Stinks
HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of Lakewood Township.…
Proposed Howell Solid Waste Facility to Process 1,500 Tons of Waste Daily; Hearing Thursday
HOWELL-A notice of public hearing has been published regarding the construction of a new facility in Howell Township to process 1,500 tons of solid waste on Randolph Road this week. The meeting…
Woman Who Stole Car, Dog from Quick Chek Arrested, Dog Safe
JACKSON-On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:41 pm, Police Officers Sean Greenberger and Stephen Cilento responded to the Quick Chek located on Leesville Road on the report of a stolen vehicle which…
Where to Drop off Hazardous Waste, Paint Cans, Pool Chemicals and Gasoline in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will hold five more free household hazardous waste collection dates this year. “We are currently completing our first three collections of 2017 with the next scheduled for…
School Buses Erupt in Flames in Toms River
Toms River-Police here said they are investigating an overnight blaze that occurred at a school bus parking lot that damaged two school buses. BREAKING NEWS>> Lavallette Police Officer Under Fire by Toms…
Rock Truck Crash in Manchester Sends Three to Hospital
by Manchester PD MANCHESTER-On Monday, May 15, 2017, at approximately 3:28 p.m. , members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 539 and Harry Wright Boulevard in the…
Pine Belt Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Ocean County
By By Mary Ellen Landolfi Community-mindedness, attention to customer service, and perseverance — these are among the key ingredients necessary to develop and sustain a three-generation, family-owned business for 80 years. Pine Belt…
DUI Suspect hits two vehicles; flees scene
On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Andrew Slota responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Route 9 in Forked River, for a report of a…
Domed Sports Facility Planned Near Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON-It’s being called Jackson Crossing 2 and includes a domed multipurpose sports facility. The project as submitted by Cardinale Enterprises of Jackson Township, developer of Jackson Crossing, consists of an indoor soccer…
Plans for New Cell Tower in Jackson Introduced
Eco-Site, a North Carolina based telecommunications firm is proposing to build a 105′ cell tower at 405 Cassville Road (Route 571) in Jackson. The 17 acre property is zoned R3 Residential under…