Salem Hill Road Closures through March 4 for Drainage Work
HOWELL – Salem Hill Road in Howell Township will be closed to traffic from Feb. 28 through March 4 for underground drainage pipe replacement across both sides of the road, near the…
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Butcher Knife Wielding Mugger Stopped at Gunpoint by Cop in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD-On February 26, 2016 at approximately 3 am, Officer Kristie Buble was traveling east on Route 88 when she observed what she perceived was one male chasing another. While turning her patrol car…
Lakewood Man Wanted for Theft of Motor Vehicle in Lacey
LACEY-On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 11:06 p.m., Officer George Resetar responded to 811 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. The victim reported that while she was visiting…
Toms River Man Arrested for Stealing Nearly $500 in Legos from Walmart
LACEY-On Friday, February 19, 2016, at 5:37 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, in reference to a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported…
Ocean County Hazardous Waste Collection begins April 16
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County begins its hazardous waste collection program with the first pickup in Stafford Township on April 16. The free program provides county residents with a way to properly…
Howell Township holds Budget Meeting Feb. 16
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council will hold a special meeting to discuss its 2016 municipal budget at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North, in…
Solar panels catch fire on roof of East Brunswick mall
EAST BRUNSWICK — Firefighters from the East Brunswick Independent Fire Co. and the East Brunswick Fire District 1 were dispatched to the Brunswick Square Mall off Route 18 at about 10:15 a.m.…
Toms River woman arrested for heroin distribution
TOMS RIVER – A 27-year-old township woman was charged with multiple offenses related to the distribution of heroin on Tuesday. On Feb. 2, members of the Toms River Police Department’s special enforcement…
Suspected Ocean County Heroin Dealer Arrested Again…Released Again
TOMS RIVER-On January 20th members of the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team concluded a month long investigation regarding heroin distribution throughout the Township. As a result of this investigation a…
6 Years For Screwdriver Assault
A Seaside Heights man has been sentenced to six and half years after assaulting a woman with a screwdriver at a Toms River motel in 2014. Steen Tarpley pleaded guilty to aggravated…
Communities Rally Behind Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head in Lakewood
Last Tuesday, a person being referred to as a teen in Lakewood caught the attention of the local news media after he offered a homeless man $5 to pour a cup of coffee…
OC Prosecutors Honor Man for Helping ID Suspect
In a ceremony Tuesday the Ocean County Prosecutors Office honored the owner of an area auto body shop for his role in cracking a hit-and-run case. Alan Picker, owner of All Time…
Feb. 14: Tribute to Frank Sinatra at Wurlitzers
TOMS RIVER – Bob Kulik of The Happenings, along with the Joey Katz Orchestra, will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Wurlitzers, 1800 Route 9 Suite…
Jan. 30: Breakfast with Disney’s Princess Belle
BRICK – The Scone Shoppe is hosting a breakfast with Disney’s Princess Belle from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 30 at 1930 Route 88 in Brick. Reservations are recommended for parties of…
Jan. 30: Boot Camp for Sales Professionals
TOMS RIVER – Small business owners, entrepreneurs and others who want to improve their direct sales skills can attend a day-long workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the…
SBA Help Available for Ocean County Businesses and Residents
TOMS RIVER – Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration now have regular office hours locally to help residents and business owners affected by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. They will be on hand…
Son of Saddle Brook councilwoman arrested for DWI after crash, report says
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS – The son of Saddle Brook Councilwoman Karen D’Arminio was arrested last week after sideswiping two cars on Route 17, according to a report. Joseph Scrittorale, 41, was charged with…
Feb. 11: Brick Kickoff Party for Relay for Life
BRICK – The Relay for Life of Brick will hold a kickoff party at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88 and Olden Street in Brick. The event…
Another Shooting Reported in Toms River; Victim in Critical Condition
TOMS RIVER-Last week, a teen was shot at a Toms River apartment complex. Yesterday, a man was shot near a construction site on Route 9, just a few miles north. On January…
March 10: Jersey Rock Winter Beach Crawl in Brick
BRICK – A free live music series featuring local bands will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar, 1600 Route 70 W in Brick.…