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Investigation finds fatal fire in Berkeley accidental

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, at around 1:30 pm, a 59-year-old man was discovered in a residence on Tortola Street during a firefighting operation conducted by multiple Berkeley Township fire companies.…

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Ocean County Health Department Discontinues Weekly COVID-19 Updates

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department has announced it will stop its weekly COVID-19 bulletins on social media. Effective April 1, 2023, the Ocean County Health Department will no…

Health and Wellness·Ocean County News

15-year-old Lakewood girl killed after being struck by vehicle

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A teenage girl was critically injured in a car accident in Lakewood on Monday evening. According to sources, the accident took place shortly before 10:00 PM on Route 70…

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New Jersey veteran based hockey team seeking new members

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Warriors ice hockey team, made up of military veterans, is inviting veterans to come out to a public skate as they seek to recruit more…

Community News·Local Sports News·Toms River News

Mayor Hill hoping to move downtown post office to build more hi-rise apartment buildings

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a ten-story twin tower already in the pre-development phase of construction, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is seeking to build another hi-rise apartment building here. In…

Toms River News

Fugitive wanted for murder in Asbury Park arrested

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park shooting suspect, Lydell Brown, who had been on the run since last summer, was arrested on Friday, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Brown is…

Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, Michael Pillarella, a 28-year-old resident of Manahawkin, was sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison by Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P. Pillarella had been…

Shore Man Sentenced to Prison for Deceiving Friend in $200k Investment Scam

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer recently announced that John Hammond, 70, of Ortley Beach, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for Theft by…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Mo Hill, $90k publicist under fire after ‘faith-baiting’ scheme falls short

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has the unwavering support of the religious bloc vote in Toms River. Members of the influential Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC)…

Politics·Toms River News

Once quiet Lakewood country road to become a 5-lane highway, Commissioner

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just days after promising to pay more attention to roadway and traffic issues in Lakewood and Jackson, Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly announced a major upgrade to a once…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Toms River News

July 2019: Toms RIver Mayor Mo Hill poses with his council candidates and campaign supporters after 2019 election victory.

Mo Hill: I will do anything for votes; but I won’t do that

TOMS RIVER (OPINION) – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has hit his limit on exactly how far he would go to accommodate his close political allies in the Orthodox Jewish community,…

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In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you

LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of the New…

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Here’s your Jersey Shore 24 hour weather report

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents in the area can expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The west wind will be around 15 mph, providing a pleasant…

Weather Reports and News

Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…

Community News·Ocean County News

More rain expected at the Jersey Shore through Tuesday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents in the area should prepare for possible showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high near 63, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Travel

Coastal flooding anticipated as heavy rains continue at Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for inland areas of Ocean County, New Jersey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The alert warns that minor…

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Mo Hill mails bizarre homophobic, racist, anti-teacher rant to voters after being denied pension

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has sent out a political mailer to voters days after he was denied a public pension by the state of New Jersey. That…

Community News·Toms River News

Permanent jewelry store opens in Ocean Count Mall

Linked Local NJ – Permanent Jewelry Parties celebrated the grand opening of their new store in the Ocean County Mall on April 29, 2023. The event was a success and was attended…

Business News·Toms River News

Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Open to Public on May 9

Toms River, NJ – The Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the offices of the Ocean County Board of Elections located…