Criminal Complaints Filed as a Result of Lakewood Pop-Up Weddings, Overcrowded Dorms, Large Gatherings

by Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith, Lakewood Police Department As you are all aware, COVID-19 has presented its own unprecedented challenges to law enforcement this week. However, the Lakewood Police Department, along with our…

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Fire Destroys Home in Holiday City at Berkeley

From Toms River Fire Department This morning Stations 17,18,20, 26-RIT and Squad 55 were dispatched to a residence on Innsbruck Drive in the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township for a reported…

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Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Oklahoma Travels to NJ to Have Sex with Two Preteen Girls

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced that a registered sex offender has been arrested after he allegedly traveled from Oklahoma to New Jersey to meet…

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39 Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Monmouth County and Growing

FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of 9 a.m. this morning, the New Jersey Department of Health is…

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Monmouth County Freeholders Declare State of Emergency

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a press conference on Friday, March 20 to announce the signing of a Monmouth County Emergency Declaration. “Our top priority remains…

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No, Restaurants in New Jersey Do Not Have to Close at 8pm

TRENTON-One of the confusing items circulating social media today is the notion that restaurants have to close at 8 as per New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order #104. Here’s what the…

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Out of Work with Nothing to Do? Ocean County Parks Offering Social Media Programming

Coming live from the Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River will be Nikki Vernachio, senior park naturalist, who will talk about the Box Turtle. “We encourage everyone to…

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At-Home Cupcakes by Red Rose Bakery Another Great Idea for Home Schooling During Coronavirus

TOMS RIVER-One of the hidden culinary jewels of the Jersey Shore is Red Rose Bakery, with locations in Toms River and Howell. Like all other businesses, Red Rose Bakery is now facing…

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Finding New Business Opportunities Area Pizzerias Turn to At-Home Pizza Making Kits

JACKSON-Four days into home-schooling in Ocean County and with restrictions on in-house dining at restaurants and pizzerias, some restauranteurs are finding new ways to continue making sales during a very trying time.…

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Berkeley Mayor Amato: Support Your Local Businesses, They Need Your Help

BERKELEY-The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought the Jersey Shore economy to a near standstill and Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is advising residents of the bayside community to do what they can to…

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Walmart Cutting Store Hours Nationwide, Imposing Limits in Necessities

Walmart is once again changing its hours of operation to accommodate its customers and government directives during the coronavirus pandemic. “Our associates have been nothing short of heroic in their commitment to…

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Denino’s South Pledges to Keep Staten Island Style Family Pizza Flowing to Brick Residents

BRICK TOWNSHIP-An offshoot of the famous Denino’s family of restaurants says they will keep delivering crispy goodness to customers in Brick Township. Denino’s South, located on Mantoloking Road said today they will…

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Dunkin’ Donuts Announces #Coronapocalypse Operation Details

As part of Dunkin’s ongoing efforts to protect customers and restaurant employees in light of the COVID-19 health crisis, all U.S. restaurants are limiting service to drive-thru ordering, carry-out, and delivery only.…

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No Mo’ Parks for Now in Toms River

Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill and The Township of Toms River has announced it will close all parks and playgrounds due the ongoing coronavirus shutdowns. “In following with Governor Murphy’s guidelines regarding…

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Limited Services Available to the Public At Toms River Town Hall

The Township is taking a number of steps to prevent and contain COVID-19 and to address public and employee safety. As of today, Town Hall is open to the public. Tomorrow, March…

Ocean County News

Fact Check: PNC Arts Center is Not a Free Coronavirus Test Site

HOLMDEL-Apparently, stock photos showing lines going into the PNC Bank Arts Center caused social media to jump the gun when making people think the PNC Bank Arts Center is a test site…

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Cruise Industry Shut Down as Empty Ships Line the Port of Miami

MIAMI, FL-Normally, the Port of Miami is a bustling hub of cruise ships coming in and out of port from destinations around the Caribbean Sea, but today, during the coronavirus shutdown, the…

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Ocean County Sheriff: There is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey…Here are the Facts

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy today told residents of Ocean County there is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey and that comments made by Governor Phil Murphy and his…

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New Jersey Restaurant Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s to Hell and Back Shuts Down

TOMS RIVER-After investing over $2,000,000 into a restaurant in the same spot as a once-popular Italian restaurant, Toms River philanthropist and commercial real estate investor Jeremy Grunin has apparently lost his investment.…

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Ocean County Operated Golf Courses and Nature Centers Closed

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks open to the public, but closing the visitor and nature…

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