New Jersey’s Island Beach fishing buggy permit fiasco leaves locals competing with out-of-state buyers for passes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A long-standing New Jersey tradition of lining up in person each January for Island Beach State Park beach buggy fishing permits has collapsed into chaos after the state…

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Ocean County man booked for speeding and driving on the revoked list

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police charged a local man who was driving in the streets like Michael Andretti. Miguel Andrade was booked into custody at the Ocean County Jail on Friday following…

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Ocean County man held on multiple felony charges including aggravated sexual assault

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man remains in custody following his arrest on multiple felony charges, including aggravated sexual assault, burglary, and related offenses, according to jail records. Authorities identified…

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Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…

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Ocean County to award $2 million in behavioral health contracts next week

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials are set to approve more than $2 million in behavioral health service contracts next week, extending key programs that provide mental health and counseling support…

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Two Ocean County men sentenced to state prison for aggravated arson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Ocean County men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in an arson case that stemmed from a 2024 fire in Little Egg Harbor Township.…

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Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…

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New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…

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Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

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Jackson Township Awarded $473,658 NJDOT Grant to Pave and Repair Drainage on Lakehurst Avenue

Jackson Township today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded the Township $437,658 in FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant funding to support Phase I of the Lakehurst Avenue…

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Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County

Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…

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Man held on multiple child endangerment and firearms charges in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held at the Ocean County Jail after his arrest on multiple child endangerment, aggravated assault, and weapons-related charges, according to inmate records…

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Keansburg man accused of Seaside Heights murder ordered held without bail

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Superior Court judge has ordered that a Keansburg man charged with murder remain in custody pending trial in connection with the death of a Seaside Heights woman…

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GOP Chairman Recommended Council President’s Wife for Deputy Clerk Ahead of Controversial MUA Vote

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick blasted Council President Justin Lamb on Thursday, accusing him of siding with what he called the “Mo Hill Gang” and Ocean County GOP…

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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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Jeep and Hyundai collide in Ocean County sending three to hospital

Three hospitalized after two-car crash at busy Berkeley Township intersection Berkeley Township, NJ – A collision at a residential intersection sent three people to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a Hyundai and…

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Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses. Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the…

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Keansburg man charged with murder after Seaside Heights woman dies from head injuries

Toms River, NJ – A Keansburg man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Mary O’Connor, 32, of Seaside Heights, following a violent assault earlier in the week,…