When Forecasters Say Snow Ocean County Says Ready
WHEN forecasters start using the s-word – snow – or other terms like wintry mix, Ocean County officials say the County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are ready for…
Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” Remembered in Ocean County
SEVENTY-SIX YEARS ago this week, Imperial Japanese forces launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 men and women and launching the United States into the Second World War. Nearly eight…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway
OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…
Welcome the Holiday Season with the Lighting of the Official Ocean County Christmas Tree on December 6
TOMS RIVER – The Public is invited to join Ocean County officials, Toms River school children and assorted elves at the annual lighting of the county’s Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 6th…
Honor student, boyfriend face 10 new charges in death of Brick man
FREEHOLD — A superseding indictment charging a Monmouth County college honors student and her boyfriend with killing a 29-year-old Brick Township resident earlier this year was returned ahead of the start of…
For Dem Governor Jim Florio’s Business Partner Named as NJ GOP Chairman
TRENTON — Having lost the governorship, seats in both the state Senate and Assembly and numerous freeholder boards, New Jersey’s GOP has picked a new chairman to lead it out of the…
Plan Unveiled for Two Restaurants at former Brick Joe’s Crab Shack
BRICK-Mayor John Ducey today announced that the former site of Joe’s Crab Shack here is in the process of becoming two separate restaurants sharing the same location. The announcement came during the…
Holidays Are the Perfect Time to “Buy in Ocean County”
In the upcoming days and weeks, downtown business districts and shopping areas – small and large – throughout Ocean County will come alive with the spirit of the holiday season. “No matter…
Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park
SURROUNDED BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT and the sounds associated with it, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. took a recent tour of the Berkeley Island County Park redevelopment project to see firsthand…
Vicari Wins Again in Ocean County; Vows to Reject Murphy’s Sanctuary State
TOMS RIVER-Republican Ocean County Freehold Joseph Vicari defeated his latest opponent, Helen Dela Cruz by an 18 point margin on election night, securing his seat on the Ocean County Board of Chosen…
County Connection Hosts Veterans Event Nov. 8
TOMS RIVER – With more than 60,000 veterans calling Ocean County home, veteran service organizations will hold a meet and greet event at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on…
Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities
TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…
Interchange 58 Park-n-Ride Facility to Go Out to Bid
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY commuters will be able to enjoy a new Park-N-Ride facility at Interchange 58 of the Garden State Parkway by late Spring of 2018. “Today, the Ocean County Board of…
Voters Who Can’t Make it to the Polls Have Convenient Options in Ocean County
THE OCEAN COUNTY Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board of Elections are offering extended office hours to registered voters who will not be able to go to the polls on Tuesday,…
See where 2 new Kirkland’s stores are set to open this weekend
Need to spice up the inside (or outside) of your Jersey Shore home? Homeowners in Monmouth County are in luck as two new options are set to open. Kirkland’s, a national home…
Ocean County Raises Awareness for Women’s Health
TOMS RIVER – Women’s Health Month is being celebrated around Ocean County to encourage women to put their well-being first and take care of their health. The Ocean County Board of Chosen…
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…
Family Dog Found Alive After Scheduled Euthanization 5 Months Later
HOWELL — The family dog that was supposed to be euthanized at a veterinary hospital in May, but was instead discovered still alive Monday did not appear neglected over the past five…
Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be the beneficiaries of a new building to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy that will be located on…
Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations
TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…