Toms River Mayor Kelaher, Councilwoman Maruca Bag Groceries for Hunger Relief
by Toms River Township TOMS RIVER-As part of a national effort to raise funds and awareness during National Hunger Action Month, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher …
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Township: Toms River Preparing for Possible Effect of Hurricane Jose
The Township of Toms River has released the following bulletin regarding the potential impact of Hurricane Jose at is expected to pass the coast of …
Shop Rite brand Chocolate Chips Recalled After Milk Omitted from Ingredients Listing
Keasbey, NJ (September 1, 2017) – Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were …
Big Brothers Casino Night Coming to Toms River
Toms River Police Chief Mitchel Little is proud to announce a continued partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County by participating in the …
Four Arrested in Lakewood in Medicare Fraud Investigation
by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests …
Freeholder Tries to Get Grip on Loose Mylar Balloons
by Ocean County, NJ MYLAR BALLOONS, those metallic covered novelty decorations that come in a host of shapes and sizes, may be fine for parties …
Lacey Speedball Competition A Success for the Community
by Michael DiBella Chief, Lacey PD LACEY–May 12, 2017, was a night of intense and competitive games of speedball at the Lacey Township Middle School. Over one-hundred 7th and 8th …
Find a Job in Toms River at the Library Job Fair
Over 20 healthcare employers will be at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, …
Brick May Offer New Liquor License to New Laurel Square Tenant
In a recent “Facebook Live” session, Brick Mayor John Ducey gave residents a hint of two new projects involving liquor licenses within the township. First, …
McDonalds Employees Assaulted, Stabbed Over Drive Through Order Complaint
BERKELEY TWP-On Sunday, April 9th, two McDonalds employees were assaulted, one slashed with a knife after a drive through window order escalated into violence. Berkeley …
Statement Against Gentiles in Lakewood Shopping Center "Walked Back"
Yesterday, we reported on an article posted on the “Take Back Lakewood” website in which a post on the page claimed to show 1,200 signatures …
Lakewood Company Delivers Kosher MRE's to Jewish U.S. Troops for Passover
Labriute Meals based in Lakewood announced that it has completed Operation Military Passover Meals and that all of the brave men and women in all …
Top 5 Waterfront Restaurants in Ocean County
Now that spring has sprung across Ocean County it’s time to get back out on the water and enjoy a nice meal, some drinks and …
Toms River Ale House Coming to Site of Pub 1850
The Ale House is coming to Hooper Avenue in the Silverton section of Toms River, maybe in April, replacing the short-lived pub 1850, and Mulligans …
Great Events in April at Jackson's Great Adventure
Opening Weekend – April 1 & 2 Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions …
Jackson Township prepares for upcoming Winter Storm
As many of you may have already heard this upcoming winter storm has the potential of hitting us with up to a foot of snow, …
Councilman’s Charity Once Again Receives Exorbitant Percentage of Funding from MUA Charitable Kickback Program
JACKSON– A Jackson Township Councilman’s veterans memorial charity is once again the recipient of a sizeable charitable donation from a company that provides water line …
Purim in Hawaii Comes to Jackson
March 12 Purim celebration to feature Exotic Bird Show Take in the gorgeous views and enjoy tropical drinks while masquerading in Hawaiian attire at …
New Playa Bowls in Brick Highlights Success of Empty Storefront Program
BRICK-Across Ocean County, many retail storefront units have remained empty for years, but in Brick, an incentive program for new and expanding businesses is helping …
Johnson School Students Give Back to Community
In an effort to help the community, Mrs. Glushko’s Third Grade Class collected cans of soup for a fun “Soup-er” Bowl Event. Students in the H.C. …
Bronze Star Vietnam Vet Tops Berkeley Republican Council Ticket in 2017
Submitted by Berkeley Township Republicans BERKELEY TWP-On Saturday, January 28, 2017 over 130 members of the Berkeley Township Republican Organization met at the Berkeley …
Ocean County College Foundation to Honor Mr. & Mrs. D'Onofrio and The D'Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year at Scholarship Celebration
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the …
Did Joint Base Fire Operations Contaminate Jackson Drinking Water? Base Officials Seeking Private Well Samples
JACKSON-Fire suppression chemicals used for decades in fire training exercises and emergencies at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been found in quantities far exceeding EPA health advisory levels and …
Foster Rescue Saves Pregnant Dog From Kill Shelter; Broadcasts Birth Live on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/itsaruffliferescue/videos/633732776813051/ When It’s a Ruff Life Rescue, a dog fostering network in New Jersey which has many canine foster homes in Ocean County found out …
Bill to Protect Consumers from Post Disaster Price Gouging Passes Assembly
by Phil Stilton TRENTON-After Superstorm Sandy, allegations over price gouging on items ranging from food to emergency essentials was prevalent around the county by unscrupulous …
Armed Robbery Reported in Ocean County Stop & Shop Parking Lot
On Saturday, February 27, 2016 at approximately 9:25 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the Super Stop & Shop supermarket located at …
Easter Egg Hunt in Seaside Heights on March 20
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Borough of Seaside Heights will hold a Palm Sunday Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. March 20. More than 15,000 eggs will …
After Toms River Rejection, Empanada Guy Finds Open Arms in Brick
BRICK-After his business was rejected by the Toms River township council last March, Carlos Serrano, the “Empanada Guy” has received a warm welcome from nearby …
Township of Howell Easter in the Park on March 19
HOWELL – The Township of Howell will host Easter In The Park from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19 at Oak Glen Park, located off …
Carbon Monoxide Safety
In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. often called the silent killer, …
Editorial: How Jackson Can Strengthen No Knock Laws and Still be a Good Neighbor
Jackson Township, like our neighbors in Howell, Brick and Toms River is experiencing a real estate market boom. That boom is driving the prices of …
Brick Township Awards Block Grants to Social Services Agencies
BRICK – Brick Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council awarded various grants on Feb. 9 to area social services agencies. The Community Development …
Jackson Women of Today seek donations to assist the less fortunate
JACKSON – The Jackson Women of Today is seeking food and household item donations to help the less fortunate in the community. The non-perishable food …
New Jersey Democrats: Under Obama, Poverty has Increased 40% in the Garden State
TRENTON-In a release issued today by the New Jersey Assembly Democrat, more New Jersey residents are in poverty than have been since 2008, when President Obama was …
County Line Veterinary Hospital’s Open House on Feb. 20
JACKSON – The County Line Veterinary Hospital will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 20 at 2275 W County Line Road …
Rotary Club of Brick hosts a Comedy Night on Feb. 15
BRICK – A Comedy Night and Chocolate Tasting will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Brick VFW, 373 Adamston Road. …
Ocean County's New Freeholder to Tackle Homeless Problems
TOMS RIVER– Newly appointed Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines said one of her main goals as a freeholder is to work on the problems of …
Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton
TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center …
FB: Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton
TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center …
Communities Rally Behind Homeless Man Paid to Pour Coffee on His Head in Lakewood
Last Tuesday, a person being referred to as a teen in Lakewood caught the attention of the local news media after he offered a homeless man …
Weather Advisory & Public Notice – Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, January 22, 2016 (Noon)
Telephone Notification (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.) – The following is a transcript of the automated telephone message sent to residents: The impending winter storm is …
Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Winter Storm Advisory – Lacey Township OEM – Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Winter Storm Advisory – The Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is …
Jan. 23: West Coast Swing in Toms River
TOMS RIVER – Line dance instructor and disc jockey Pete Burdack will hold a West Coast Swing dance class from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. …
2nd Annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival
After a highly successful inaugural event last year, the annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival will return on Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th in …
2016 Jersey Shore Wine Festival
The Lakewood BlueClaws will also once again host the sixth annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park, on Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, …
Jan. 25: Meet Darth Vader at Friendly's Ice Cream Restaurant
TOMS RIVER – Stars Wars character Darth Vader will make an appearance from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant, …
Feb. 13: Valentine Dinner Dance at Clarion Hotel
TOMS RIVER – A Valentines Dinner Dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37 West …
Feb. 20: Comedy Night and Chocolate Tasting in Brick
BRICK – The Brick Morning Rotary Club will host a comedy night and chocolate tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Brick …
Jan. 13: Nearly Famous Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Seminar
TOMS RIVER – Residents with questions about their rebuilding/elevation project in Toms River and other questions related to rebuilding following Superstorm Sandy can attend a …
PHOTOS: Berkeley Pride Day 2015
One of the highlights from today was Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Karin DiMichele taking the ice bucket challenge in front of the crowd …