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Fire Reported in Art Class at Ocean County School Overnight

Barnegat, NJ – A small fire broke out at Horbelt School overnight, leading to minimal damage before the Barnegat Fire Department and sprinkler system quickly extinguished it. The origin of the fire…

May 3, 2024

Fire Hoses next to a Fire Engine, waiting to be stored back on the truck.

Stafford Police Respond to Solar Shed Fire, No Injuries Reported

Stafford, NJ – On Saturday at 2:40 PM, the Stafford Police Department reacted to a structure fire report at 1442 Pancoast Road. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers saw a solar shed fully…

April 21, 2024

Major Narcotics Distribution Ring Dismantled in Ocean County, Perps Released on Bail Reform Law

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A comprehensive month-long investigation has culminated in the arrest of three individuals charged with various drug distribution offenses in Ocean County. The collaborative effort involved the Ocean County…

April 5, 2024

Metal drums similar to the ones removed from the Ciba Geigy superfund site in Toms River - Stock Photo.

New Jersey is Moving Forward with Plan to Turn Toms River Superfund Site into Public Park, 200 Acres Development

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer cluster into…

April 4, 2024

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Multiple New Jersey Counties

MIDDLESEX, MONMOUTH, OCEAN, AND SOUTHEAST BURLINGTON, NJ – A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties. Minor coastal flooding…

April 3, 2024

Coastal Flooding, Erosion Anticipated at the Jersey Shore This Week

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A Coastal Flood Advisory has been announced for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties due to expected minor coastal flooding from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.…

April 2, 2024

Car Collides with House in Mantoloking, Causes Structural Damage

MANTOLOKING, NJ — Emergency services, including firefighters and EMS, were dispatched to a residence at 1127 Barnegat Lane following a report of a vehicle colliding with a house, resulting in structural damage.…

March 31, 2024

Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore wind projects. The towns filed a public…

March 29, 2024

Firefighters Contain Fire to Garage in Stafford

Stafford Township Police Department announced that on Saturday, March 16, around 3:00 AM, a structure fire occurred at 154 Division Street. Responding to the scene were Stafford Township Fire Department, EMS, and…

March 16, 2024

What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Announces Prescribed Burning Operations TRENTON, NJ— As you drive around New Jersey today, you might be wondering, Why is there is a lingering smoky smell in the…

March 14, 2024

Island Beach State Park One Of New Jersey’s Last Untouched Natural Reminders of the Past

Seaside Park, NJ – Island Beach State Park stands as a pristine reminder of New Jersey’s commitment to preserving its natural landscapes. This 10-mile stretch of barrier island, located just south of…

February 19, 2024

Meet Toms River’s Downtown Plan That Never Was But Still Could Be

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Redeveloping Downtown Toms River has been on the agenda of township leaders and planners since the town was founded. Throughout the centuries, some projects have worked, and others…

February 17, 2024

Consumer Alert: Fake Benjamins Being Passed in Ocean County, Officials Warn

Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has issued a cautionary notice to the public about the circulation of counterfeit currency known as “Movie Money.” This fake currency, designed for film use,…

February 12, 2024

New Jersey Braces for Rain, Wind, Coastal Flooding and Possible Snowfall on Monday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents across New Jersey are gearing up for a wet and windy start to the week, as a significant weather system brings rain and breezy conditions across the…

January 28, 2024

Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

January 16, 2024

1980s Ciba Giegy Commercial Didn’t Talk About Cancer Risks of Dumping Toxic Waste in River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you lived in Toms River in the 1980s, during the heyday of the Ciba-Geigy chemical corporation’s manufacturing history, you wouldn’t know that the company was dumping deadly…

December 15, 2023

Shore Murderer Who Stabbed And Killed His Elderly Parents to Remain in Jail Until Trial

BARNEGAT, NJ – Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, will remain in the Ocean County Jail until his trial, as Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., ordered on November 27, 2023. The Ocean County…

November 28, 2023

New Jersey's diverse culinary scene is now permanently intertwined with the legacy of Anthony Bourdain

Take a Trip Along Anthony Bourdain’s New Jersey Food Trail

TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey takes pride in its influential and successful residents. One of those residents is the late Anthony Bourdain, a chef known for his television shows…

November 21, 2023

Building a Home on This Empty Toms River Lot Will Cost you $12,000,000 Per Acre

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The average price for land per acre in Toms River these days is between $350,00 to $400,00, but there’s one small postage stamp .27 acre lot in the…

November 14, 2023

Drone Footage of Abandoned Jersey Shore Island Home Shows the Effects of Decade of Neglect

BARNEGAT BAY, NJ – Hankins Island, officially known as Middle Sedge Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, holds a unique place in the region’s history, marked by natural beauty and the remnants…

November 13, 2023

Good Luck Point - Abandoned radio station in Berkeley Township, NJ

Exploring The Inside of Ocean County’s Deteriorating 100-Year-Old Radio Station

Historic AT&T Radio Transmitter Site at Good Luck Point Faces Deterioration BERKELEY, NJ — The once state-of-the-art AT&T communications center at Good Luck Point, a critical link for maritime communication, now stands…

November 12, 2023

Five Arrested in Beachwood for Motor Vehicle Burglaries

BEACHWOOD, NJ — Police apprehended five individuals early Friday morning in connection with a series of motor vehicle burglaries in Beachwood and neighboring Berkeley Township. The arrests followed a report of suspicious…

November 7, 2023

A future phase of the current Toms River Redevelopment plan calls for rows of apartment buildings along Route 37, replacing existing businesses.

Route 37 Redevelopment Plan Calls for Rowhouses and Apartment Buildings Along Bayfront

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A redevelopment plan sponsored by current Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill calls for a vision of rowhouses and high-density apartments along Route 37 near the bayfront between Fischer…

October 31, 2023

Massachusetts Man Arrested in New Jersey for Eluding Police and Multiple Driving Offenses

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Christopher Miller, a 26-year-old resident of North Andover, Massachusetts, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after attempting to elude police officers. Officers Scott Keefe and Casey…

October 28, 2023

Givione Supports Plan That Calls for 20 More 12-Story High Rises in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project to build two twin towers along Water Street and the Toms River has been approved as a centerpiece of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. That plan,…