Jersey Shore Vacation Costs Surge 11% This Summer as Rentals, Gas, Energy, Food, and Parking Surge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Families planning beach vacations at the Jersey Shore this summer are facing a sharp increase in costs, with new research showing the average price of a Shore getaway…

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Major Overpass to be Built Near Joint Base for Military Services and Heavy Equipment

Plumsted Township, NJ — A long-planned overpass project along County Route 539 near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moved closer to construction this week, with township officials confirming the project has entered its final…

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Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business

Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…

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Toms River home sales range from $215K to $875K as spring market stays active

Quick sales and waterfront demand highlight Ocean County real estate activity Toms River, NJ – A steady stream of home sales across Toms River and nearby shore communities this week reflects a…

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New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict

NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…

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Bayonne Police Participate in NJSPBA Polar Bear Plunge to Support Special Olympics

Bayonne police officers joined the annual NJSPBA Polar Bear Plunge, helping raise funds for Special Olympics programs across New Jersey. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Bayonne Police Chief Robert Scerbo is thanking members…

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Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

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Things ’90s Kids in New Jersey Did That Today’s Kids Probably Couldn’t — and Shouldn’t — Do

Growing up in New Jersey during the 1990s came with a level of independence that would raise eyebrows today. Kids across the Garden State roamed neighborhoods, beaches, malls, and parks with minimal…

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Ocean County approves new grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation

Board of Commissioners greenlights public safety upgrades, municipal service contracts, and housing rehabilitation support for 2026. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide range of…

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Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations across New Jersey

From Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, towns across the Garden State are going green for a weekend of parades, music, and family fun. TRENTON, NJ – Communities across New Jersey will…

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Luxury and lifestyle meet in Toms River’s $1.8M Castle Park estate sale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The final week of February brought another wave of high-value home sales across Toms River, but one property stood out above the rest — a North Dover masterpiece…

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More than 38,000 without power across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Widespread power outages continued across Ocean County Monday as blizzard conditions battered the region, leaving more than 38,000 customers without electricity, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.…

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Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…

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Unlicensed driver in deadly double-fatal Toms River crash now faces multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The man accused of driving a BMW that caused a deadly crash on Route 37 last year — killing two people and critically injuring two others — has…

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Police Down the Shore Continue Search for Man Feared to Have Jumped from Route 72 Bridge

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Recovery teams are continuing to search coastal waters for a missing man as poor weather and dangerous conditions hamper operations. Police found the man’s car on the bridge…

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Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club

Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…

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Gun hidden in porta-potty lands Jersey duo in hot water

Seaside Heights men busted after gun found hidden in park toilet Seaside Heights, NJ — A quiet afternoon in a Lakewood park turned into a scene out of a crime drama when…

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Coastal storm set to batter Jersey Shore with fierce winds and flooding

Seaside Heights, NJ – A powerful coastal storm is expected to sweep across the region late Wednesday night, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding through Friday. Residents along the shore…

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Kite surfer rescue turns out to be false alarm off New Jersey coast

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large-scale water search off the Ocean County shoreline Sunday afternoon ended with relief after authorities determined that reports of a kite surfer in distress were unfounded. The…

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Jack Ciattarelli delivers smiles and hope to the Jersey Shore, left behind and abandoned by Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democrats

Seaside Heights, N.J. – On Labor Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk, offering smiles and encouragement to Jersey Shore residents who say they have been overlooked by…

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